Programs & Courses 2012
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Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CG92

CG92 - Bachelor of Medical Imaging

CG92 - Bachelor of Medical Imaging

At a Glance

Information on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.

Aims - Structure

An outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.

Course Plans

A detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.

Career Opportunities

Diagnostic radiographers are responsible for providing safe and accurate imaging examinations in a wide range of clinical environments using a variety of imaging modalities and techniques so that appropriate management and treatment of patients and clients can proceed. They may function twenty four hours a day and have to be prepared for medical emergencies that may occur during examination and treatment. Radiographers require professional judgment to determine how to achieve the best diagnostic outcome. Radiographers are involved with non invasive and interventional procedures, health surveillance screening and research and in a rapidly changing technological field, need to be adaptable and committed to life long learning.

Radiographers are employed in public and private health systems and can be single handed or part of a large department. Career prospects in Queensland are excellent where an expanding and ageing population will keep demand high of the foreseeable future

About Medical Imaging

The Medical imaging Program is a four year undergraduate degree. It is fulltime and the academic component is based in the Mackay campus of the University. A total of 58 weeks of clinical education is carried out at suitable health providers throughout Queensland. This will be divided into specific clinical courses with developing levels of expertise expected, leading to mastery in the final component. The design of the total program will incorporate reflective learning as each stage of the clinical will reflect those skills and knowledge taught in the preceding term. Graduates will be recognized as practitioners of the highest calibre, fully component upon graduation, with full accreditation from their professional bodies and who meet the needs of the local and national community.  There will be a distinct focus on the regional and rural community whilst ensuring graduates are fully conversant with the latest technology and well prepared to work flexibly and creatively in a rapidly changing technological environment. There will be international exchange opportunities at student and faculty level.

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