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Medical science with real vision. Understanding the three medical radiation streams Associate Professor Rob Davidson. Three professions served by this program. Three professions Medical imaging Radiation therapy Nuclear medicine Two programs for entry into these professions
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Medical science with real vision Understanding the three medical radiation streams Associate Professor Rob Davidson
Three professions served by this program • Three professions • Medical imaging • Radiation therapy • Nuclear medicine • Two programs for entry into these professions • Undergraduate degree. Three year program • entry through VTAC • Graduate entry Masters. Two year program • direct applications Information Technology Services
Medical Imaging previously radiologic imaging Radiographers are health care professionals who assist in the diagnosis and management of patients via the acquisition of medical images through x-rays, angiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and computed tomography (CT), to create optimal images of the structure in the body and data necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. Information Technology Services
Radiation therapy Radiation therapists are health care professionals primarily concerned with the design and implementation of radiation treatment and issues of care and well being for people diagnosed with cancer and other conditions. Information Technology Services
RT Plan for a tumour on the base of the tongue. Information Technology Services
Nuclear medicine Nuclear medicine technologists (NMT) are health care professionals able to acquire medical images about organ function using radioisotopes. Current advanced techniques include single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET). NMT’s also treat patients with radioisotopes for conditions such a thyroid disease and some tumours. Information Technology Services
SPECT scan of the brain. Information Technology Services
Bachelor program overview • The program meets professional accreditation and entry into the profession • Strong clinical component, consisting of: • Two weeks clinical placement in first year • 10 weeks clinical placement in second year • 10 weeks clinical placement in third year • The program requires graduates to undertake an intern year to gain full accreditation by the profession. Information Technology Services
Academic studies • Anatomy and physiology • Pathology • Medical radiations methods • Medical radiation technology / physics • Psychology • Research and statistics • Digital imaging • Hospital law and ethics Information Technology Services
Full professional recognition • Program is accredited by • Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) • Australian and New Zealand Society for Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) • Eligible for registration and licensing by the Medical Radiations practitioners board (Victoria). Information Technology Services
Medical radiations outcomes • Intern year • 48 week paid professional practice • Funded by department of human services (Victoria) • Overseen by professional bodies • ANZSNM (Nuclear medicine technologists) • AIR (Radiation therapists and radiographers) • May complete a PDY interstate • Expanding career opportunities, both locally and overseas. Information Technology Services
Student characteristics • A strong patient focus • The latest in IT and Medical imaging / Therapy technology and instrumentation • A team approach to patient care and practice, inclusive of all medical radiations disciplines • High levels of responsibility and commitment to responsible professional practice • Inherent requirements of students: www.rmit.edu.au/medical-radiations Information Technology Services
Why RMIT University? • The first tertiary institution to offer a degree program in medical radiations • The only tertiary institution in Victoria to offer all three streams at an undergraduate level • The only tertiary institution in Victoria to offer all three streams as graduate entry masters • Strong links with industry • International recognition • RMIT University has historically produced highly employable graduates • The only three year undergraduate program in Victoria that allows students to earn full pay in their intern year. Information Technology Services
VTAC entry (for 2011) Prerequisites • Units 1 and 2: • Chemistry or biology • Units 3 and 4: • English (any) and • Mathematical methods (either) and • Physics or specialist maths • Supplementary information form • ENTER/ATAR: approximate - 80 Information Technology Services
