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Radiology for Physiotherapists (RADI90010)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus

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Overview

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July - Off Campus
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This subject builds on the student's knowledge in radiology, particularly as it applies to the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. The student will be able to explore normal and pathological findings as displayed by a variety of imaging modalities including x-ray, CT scans, MRI and US imaging. They will also have a better appreciation of when to use imaging, which imaging modality to use and when onward referral to another clinician may be more appropriate.

Intended learning outcomes

The subject aims to provide students with:


  • advanced knowledge of imaging techniques
  • an appreciation of when and how to request imaging as well as which modality to use for a particular condition
  • advanced skills in understanding the interpretation and clinical implications of radiological findings
  • appropriate skills in the interpretation of pathology, with awareness of the limitations
  • a better understanding of radiology reports to enable correlation of the findings with the images

Generic skills

The subject aims to provide students with:

  • Advanced knowledge of imaging techniques
  • Advanced skills in understanding interpretations and clinical implications of radiological finding
  • Skills in interpretation of appropriate pathologies
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Improved capacity to detect detail in visual images

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

  1. Undergraduate qualification in Physiotherapy
  2. Minimum 12 months clinical experience in the area of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Applicants will be required to provide a copies of transcripts for their Physiotherapy qualification, and a brief resume.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Case presentation

  • 5 minutes
Week 5%

Online radiology exam

  • 1 hours
End of the teaching period50%

Written assignment 1

  • 1500 words
During the assessment period20%

Written assignment 2

  • 2000 words
End of the assessment period25%

Additional details

Assessment will comprise of two written assignments, one case presentation due during the course week and a one-hour online written exam following delivery. The venue for the online examination will be held at Queensland Health; or by arrangement for students based in a regional area, at an alternative site.

Please note that participants need to ensure their availability for all components of the program including the assessments on the dates scheduled.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • July - Off Campus
    Principal coordinatorGuy Zito
    Mode of deliveryOff Campus
    Contact hours36 hours of lectures and workshops.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2019 to 30 July 2019
    Last self-enrol date25 July 2019
    Census date 9 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail13 September 2019
    Assessment period ends14 October 2019

    July contact information

    Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education

    Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au

    Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
    Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.

Time commitment details

36 hours of lectures, workshops and tutorials throughout semester oneStudents are expected to undertake a number of approximately 72 hours of self directed learning in this subject

Additional delivery details

Lectures, workshops and tutorials

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Recommended texts and other resources

    ANDERSON, J, & READ, JW. (2008). Atlas Imaging in Sports Medicine. 2nd edn. McGraw Hill, Sydney

  • Links to additional information

    http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/programs/pgrad/index.html

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022