CHI421: Radiography: Principles and Positioning

Expands on principles discussed in year 2 relating to image production for the most common types of imaging modalities and the essential knowledge and skills needed for producing high quality diagnostic radiographs. Covers principles of radiation biology, regulations and practices relating to safety and patient protection; addresses management of in-house radiographic facilities. Practical laboratories focus on radiographic positioning for all anatomical regions relevant to chiropractic practice. Utilise equipment in preparation for application within the University's chiropractic clinic.

Points	4
Enrolment Options	Murdoch: T3-internal
Contact Time	Lectures/workshops: 4 hours per week; laboratories/practicals: 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites	Completion of the BSc Chiropractic or permission from the Academic Chair.
School	School of Chiropractic and Sports Science
Unit Coordinator	Dr Kenneth Young Position: Senior Lecturer E-mail: K.Young@murdoch.edu.au Location: Murdoch Campus Amenities Room 3.005A Phone: Prefix: +618 9360 7370
Unit Contacts	Contact Phone Prefix: +618 Location Explanation of Location Codes Teaching Period(s) Dr Kenneth Young Senior Lecturer (K.Young@murdoch.edu.au) 9360 7370 Murdoch Campus Amenities Room 3.005A MURDOCH T3: Internal (16/08/2010 - 19/11/2010)

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Key to Offshore Campus Location abbreviations: APMISIN Asia Pacific Management Institute (Singapore) CEJTOKYO Chiropractic Education Japan (Tokyo) JKURASHIKI NET Corporation (Kurashiki, Japan) KDUPG KDU College (Penang, Malaysia) KDUPJ KDU College (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) SGP-REPOLY Republic Polytechnic (Singapore) SMANUFED Singapore Manufacturing Federation ZHENGZHOU Zhengzhou University (China)