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Radiographic Science - CHIR606

This unit is conducted to develop students' knowledge in the underlying physical principles of medical radiation science. The unit is presented in four distinct modules:
- Module 1 is the study of radiation physics, its principles and current technology of imaging equipment,
- Module 2 is the study of the principles and practice of image production and image processing techniques,
- Module 3 describes the biological effects of radiation as well as current radiation protection techniques.
- Module 4 describes the normal appearance of the spine and extremities on radiographic images, and common normal variations to this appearance.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Ms Hazel Jenkins
Prerequisites:

Admission to MChiroprac Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): HLTH304, HLTH314
Unit Designation(s):
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Chiropractic

Faculty of Science and Engineering

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