MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16)
AbstractThis subject explores pathology as it relates to the medical radiation sciences. The subject covers the major pathologies encountered in the clinical practice of diagnostic imaging modalities and provides an examination of aetiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and patient management. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Port Macquarie | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | Internal | Port Macquarie | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS211
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Dentistry and Health Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the physical characteristics and imaging appearance of major common pathologies and demonstrate an insight through synthesis for a variety of medical radiation science modalities;
- be able to explain the aetiology and pathogenesis of commonly imaged pathologies;
- be able to analyse the various imaging modality options and their efficacy in the diagnosis of commonly imaged pathologies;
- be able to describe and justify the therapeutic approaches for commonly imaged pathologies.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Module 1:
- Introduction to pathological concepts
- Terminology
- Cell pathology
- Injury
- Repair
- Necrosis / apoptosis
- Ischaemia / infarction
- Micro-organisms
- Radiation pathology
- Immunity
- Inflammation
- Infection
Module 2:
- Neoplasia
- Musculoskeletal
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal
- Hepatobiliary
- Genitourinary
- Nervous system; mental health, aging and stress
- Endocrine / exocrine
- Lymphatic
- Haematopoietic |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.