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 |
| 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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