Courses & Units
Medical Radiation Instrumentation CXA202
Launceston
Introduction
This subject introduces the modalities and instrumentation used in medical radiation science professions. Students are introduced to the modalities and instrumentation in the areas of Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy. The unit covers the different types of devices and techniques used in the professions, the instrumentation used to generate radiation, the production of images and principles of therapies using radiation.
Summary
Unit name | Medical Radiation Instrumentation |
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Unit code | CXA202 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
Discipline | Health Sciences |
Coordinator | Doctor Denis Visentin |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Intermediate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the processes of radiation generation and explain the factors which determine beam properties.
- Describe the design and operation of radiation detection devices for image generation and explain the factors which affect image quality.
- Describe the principles of operation of medical radiation equipment and explain their role in radiation generation, image production and safety.
- Critically analyse experimental results and apply principles to solve problems in electrical systems, exposure variables, and radiation safety.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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061501 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Evening workshops will be held at the LGH Imaging Department and Holman Clinic. See unit schedule for weeks and topics – 2 hours for 6 weeks. |
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Assessment | Examination (30%)|Electrical Assignment (15%)|Radiation Production Assignment (20%)|Experiment Report (20%)|Radiation Interaction Assignment (15%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and A Science , 6th Edition. Richard R. Carlton; Arlene M. Adler; Vesna Balac. ISBN-10: 1-337-71106-3 |
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Recommended | Other resources that you will find useful are: | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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