Overview
This unit covers the essential steps in creating useful digital radiographs. You will build on your understanding of how the x-ray beam's interaction with various structures influences image appearances and apply image geometry concepts to manage the depiction of structures on radiographs. You will explore the key attributes and factors affecting radiographic image quality, including controlling scatter radiation and its impact on radiographs. You will also learn about digital imaging technologies and clinical information systems, focusing on the production, display, manipulation, storage, distribution and retention of digital radiographs. You will apply concepts of signal processing and image post-processing to improve radiographic appearances. You will learn the processes of information flow and management within clinical information systems as well as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to support imaging workflows.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: MEDI11001 Fundamentals of Imaging Professions MEDI11002 Physics for Health Sciences Either MEDI11006 Imaging Science 1 or MEDI12001 Radiation Science
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit coordinator
Transitioning from an online test to in-class supervised tests appears to have better supported student preparation, performance and fairness.
Explore the option to continue with in-class supervised tests in future iterations to reinforce deeper learning over rote memorisation and provide a more structured, equitable environment for demonstrating knowledge and skills.
Feedback from Unit coordinator Informal student feedback SUTE
Students valued the use of small groups during tutorials and lab activities as it promoted interaction, peer learning and better engagement with the unit content.
Invest in continuing with incorporating small group activities in tutorials and lab sessions in future deliveries to strengthen peer interactions, engagement and collaborative learning.
Feedback from SUTE Unit coordinator
Students may benefit from more varied and updated learning resources to complement existing materials and support diverse learning preferences.
Conduct a review of existing learning resources and update selected lecture recordings to enrich learning and improve student engagement.