Radiology for Physiotherapists

Subject RADI90001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

March, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Lectures, workshops and tutorials

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures and workshops.
Total Time Commitment:

36 hours of lectures, workshops and tutorials throughout semester one

Students are expected to undertake a number of approximately 72 hours of self directed learning in this subject
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Dr Guy Zito

Contact

Dr Guy Zito
Subject Overview: 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.
Objectives:

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
Assessment:

1 hour multi-station written radiology exam (50%) due end of semester

1 written assignment - 2500 words (50%) due end of semester
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: ANDERSON, J, & READ, JW. (2008). Atlas Imaging in Sports Medicine. 2nd edn. McGraw Hill, Sydney
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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
Links to further information: http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/programs/pgrad/index.html
Related Course(s): Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy

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