Introduction to Medical Radiation Science (9848.4)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Medical Radiation Science | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
The unit also introduces safe practices within medical imaging including a beginning understanding of the safe use of ionising radiation.
Students will also begin to develop skills towards autonomous and lifelong learning.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain basic concepts of medical radiation science, demonstrating emerging professional understanding, with a focus on the use and application of modern medical imaging technologies;
2. Apply knowledge underpinning professional practice in the Australian Healthcare System and Medical Imaging profession;
3. Outline basic principles and regulations relating to safe professional practice, particularly in radiation safety; and
4. Develop appropriate and reflective communication skills for conveying health information.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
This Unit contributes toward the following Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia鈥檚 Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and national board approved medical radiation practice accreditation standards
Domain 1 Medical radiation practitioner
Domain 1A Diagnostic radiographer
Domain 2 Professional and ethical practitioner
Domain 3 Communicator and collaborator
Domain 4 Lifelong learner
Domain 5 Safety, quality and risk practitioner
Domain 6 Leader and Steward
Prerequisites
11725 Contextual Physics with Mathematics AND 11400 Professional Orientation (Health).Corequisites
Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, 糖心原创vlog | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Mr Justin Farrugia |
| 2027 | Bruce, 糖心原创vlog | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Mr Justin Farrugia |
Required texts
Recommended Textbooks- 9848- Introduction to Medical Radiation Science
- Long, B. W., Rollins, J. H., & Smith, B. J. (2019). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures (14th ed., Vols. 1-3). Elsevier OR
- Rollins, J. H., Long, B. W., & Curtis, T. (2023). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures Vol. 1 and 2 (or 3 volume set), 15th ed., Elsevier OR
- Lampignano, J. P., & Kendrick, L. E. (2020). Bontrager's Textbook of radiographic positioning and related anatomy (10th ed.). Elsevier
(The above radiographic positioning texts are used in the 2nd year units 10028 Radiographic Imaging 1, 10029 Radiographic Imaging 2, and throughout the course)
AND
- Bushong, S. C. (2017). Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection (11th ed.). St. Louis, Elsevier Mosby
(This is the same text as required for the 2nd year unit 10026 Physical Principles of MRS)
- Carlton, R., Adler, A., & Balac., V. (2019). Principles of radiographic imaging: an art and a science (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning Inc.
- Adler, A., & Carlton, R. (2019). Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care (7th ed.). St. Louis, Elsevier Saunders.
Submission of assessment items
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available to students in this unit as per the Assessment Policy.
Artificial Intelligence
- Guided - Students will be guided in how GenAI must/may be used in completing the assessment as detailed in the unit outline and assessment instructions. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the , , and 糖心原创vlog (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Attendance and active involvement in lectures and laboratories is expected. Lectures are recorded (unless there are technical issues) so that you can review the lecture material again after the lecture. Recorded lectures are accessed through UC Learn/ Canvas site for this unit. In the event of a technical issue if lectures are unable to be recovered it is the students responsibility to review material.
Lab sessions are not recorded.
Required IT skills
This unit involves face to face classes. If an online class is required this would occur in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
MRS Laboratory sessions are conducted in person and involve use of a computer based simulation software program. You will be provided with instruction on how to access and use this program. Basic computing skills are assumed.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
