This unit will provide you with the foundational science knowledge needed for future study of the safe and effective use of x-ray imaging equipment and production of diagnostic radiography images. You will learn the theoretical concepts of radiation production and control, radiation interactions in matter, and basics of digital radiographic image recording and processing. This learning will be underpinned by a study of core physics concepts. You will learn how and why to limit radiation exposure through the study of radiation bioeffects and best practices in radiation protection.

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 reflection

None of the students attended the bi-weekly clarification drop-in sessions throughout the term.

Cease offering the bi-weekly clarification drop-in sessions in subsequent iterations of the unit.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflection

Students will benefit from lecture content containing real-world and/or clinical scenarios that are relevant and applicable to the Chiropractic professional context.

Review lecture content and incorporate real-world and/or clinical scenarios that are relevant and applicable to the Chiropractic professional context.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflection Informal student feedback

Some students perceive the Radiation Production and Imaging Report as an ineffective assessment tool leading to diminished motivation for students to invest time and effort into the assessment.

Review the appropriateness of the existing Radiation Production and Imaging report as an assessment tool and consider alternative methods, such as online tests, to improve the overall efficiency of the assessment process.

Feedback from PASS team PASS student leaders Unit Coordinator reflection

The Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), typically available for Year 1 units at CQU, were introduced for the first time in this second-year unit. Despite consistent reminders, none of the students showed any interest or participated in the Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS).

Reassess the option to offer Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) in future iterations of the unit given the lack of interest and participation by students.

Feedback from PASS student leaders Unit Coordinator reflection Informal student feedback

Some students preferred the weekly tutorials to focus on content covered during that week instead of a retrospective coverage in the subsequent week.

Invest in the option to offer weekly tutorials in the same week of content coverage instead of retrospective coverage the following week to support and promote a more effective learning experience for the students.

Feedback from PASS student leaders Unit Coordinator reflection Informal student feedback

Many students perceived the study skills content covered in the initial tutorial not particularly relevant or beneficial to their learning needs as second year students.

Remove the content on study skills from the initial tutorial content and focus this first tutorial on the week 1 unit content to provide a more meaningful learning experience for the students.