RADI 7016 Principles of Vascular Sonography 2

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401294

Coordinator Donna Oomens Opens in new window

Description This unit builds on the knowledge acquired in Principles of Vascular Sonography 1, via a blend of theoretical and practical activities. Students' knowledge of general pathology principles will be extended, and they will also cover the principles of coagulation and atherosclerotic disease. Aspects of ultrasound physics studies in this unit include identifying imaging artefacts, recognizing equipment limitations and bio-effects and safety. Basic vascular pharmacology is also covered.

School Medicine

Discipline Radiography

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) RADI 7015

Co-requisite(s) RADI 7011 - Practice of Vascular Sonography

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4765 Graduate Diploma in Vascular Sonography

Assumed Knowledge

Basic human anatomy, physiology and mathematics.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Online Quiz 1 20 MCQs / 30 minutes 20 N Individual
Online Quiz 2 18 MCQs and 6 SAQ/60 minutes 30 N Individual
Written Exam 120 minutes 50 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • 1. Gill, R (2012). The Physics and Technology of Diagnostic Ultrasound: A Practitioner�fs Guide. Sydney, Australia: High Frequency Publishing
  • 2. Underwood, JCE (2009). General & Systematic Pathology. 5th Ed. Churchill Livingstone

Teaching Periods