Charles Sturt University | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |Course Induction Booklet 2012

WELCOME TO CSU 2016 COURSE INDUCTION BOOKLET

MEDICAL RADIATION SCIENCES

(Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy)

Wagga Wagga and Port Macquarie Campuses

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CONTENTS WELCOME TO CSU 2016 .................................................................................................................................. 1

COURSE INDUCTION BOOKLET ..................................................................................................................... 1

CSU ONLINE ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................................. 3

COMMUNICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 4 Student Portal ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Message Centre ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Student Central ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Terminology ............................................................................................................................................ 4 CSU Card ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Maintaining Your Personal Details ........................................................................................................ 5 HECS/FEE HELP ................................................................................................................................... 5 Campus Maps ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Online Enrolment .................................................................................................................................... 6 My Degree Planner ................................................................................................................................ 6 Principal Dates ........................................................................................................................................ 6 CSU Library Services ............................................................................................................................. 7

ONLINE LEARNING AND SUBJECT INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 7 Interact2 .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Online Learning Student Support .......................................................................................................... 7 Subject Outlines ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Subject and Course Discussion Boards................................................................................................ 9 Timetable for on Campus Students ....................................................................................................... 9

ACADEMIC SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 10 ALLaN (Academic Literacy, Learning and Numeracy) ....................................................................... 10 Academic Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Advice .................................................................................................................................. 10 Avoiding Plagiarism .............................................................................................................................. 10

WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE ................................................................................................ 11 Dean and Head of School .................................................................................................................... 11 Message from the Dean of the Faculty ............................................................................................... 11 Message from the Head of School ...................................................................................................... 12

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PRIZES..................................................................................................... 13 CSU Scholarships ................................................................................................................................ 13 Faculty and School Awards and Prizes .............................................................................................. 13

THE FACULTY ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Structure of the Faculty ........................................................................................................................ 13

THE SCHOOL .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Structure of the School ......................................................................................................................... 15 Academic Staff ..................................................................................................................................... 16 School Staff – Administration and Laboratory .................................................................................... 16 School Office ........................................................................................................................................ 17

COURSE STRUCTURES.................................................................................................................................. 18 Laboratories .......................................................................................................................................... 23 Clinical Placements .............................................................................................................................. 23 Clinical Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................ 24

NOTES ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

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CSU ONLINE ORIENTATION The CSU Orientation Website is your first stop for finding your way around CSU. If you haven’t already logged on to our Orientation Website, go there now to and work your way through the information. This may take time, but is worth it in the long run for understanding your way around the CSU web, understanding the academic rules and regulations, and knowing where to go to find help.

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COMMUNICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Student Portal

The Student Portal is your personalised home page to the full range of online services and facilities for CSU students. It has general information and access to your online learning environment called Interact2. Visit the Student Portal and be sure to mark this page on your favourites. You will need your username and password to access the Student Portal and all other secure CSU online services. Take your time to explore the Student Portal and click on the various links. You can customise the Student Portal to display widgets in the order you like.

Message Centre

Your Message Centre is the CSU communications system for sending and tracking official university messages. Check your messages regularly. Message Centre can also be access from the Student Portal by clicking on the envelope icon.

Student Central

Student Central is the first point of contact for students to access all non-teaching services at CSU. Please submit an email or search Student Central online (AskCSU). Many of your questions can be answered by the information maintained in AskCSU. This information is updated weekly by experts across CSU. You can also call Student Central on 1800 Ask CSU (1800 275 278). Internal calls: 37507 Fax: 02 63386599. Calls from outside Australia can be made to +61 2 69337508. Types of enquiries that students can make at Student Central include:

• help accessing your personal records or changing your details • assistance changing your enrolment • HECS/FEE Help • making counseling and learning skills appointments • problems accessing your CSU websites • applications for leave of absence, grade reviews, withdrawals • accommodation information • questions on your financial balances • assistance when DE packages have not been received • guidance when you don’t know where to go or who to speak with

Terminology

University can be quite daunting, and made even more so because to the terminology used to describe courses etc. See the Glossary page to help you out with navigating your to definitions.

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CSU Card

All students are required to hold a CSU Card which is your official university Identity Card. CSU Cards are used for a variety of purposes:

• Identification on CSU campuses including entrance to examinations; • NSW Travel Concessions; • Dining Hall meals for students staying in on campus accommodation; • Access to buildings, including 24 hour computer labs; • Borrowing materials from the library; • Access to Printing Copying and Scanning service; • Purchase of goods in most on campus retail food outlets

To obtain your CSU Card you must submit a photo online through the CSU Student Self Service Portal. Select Enter Secure Area to apply for your card. Photos must be in JPEG format and no larger than 200kB in size. Internal students can collect their CSU cards from Student Central during Orientation and Distance Education students will receive their CSU Cards via the post.

For more information visit the CSU Card website.

Maintaining Your Personal Details

It is the responsibility of all students to maintain their personal details on their student record. These may include contact address (including out of session and mailing addresses), telephone number, family name, etc. You can change your personal details at the Online Administration site.

HECS/FEE HELP

HECS-HELP refers to the Higher Education Contribution Scheme and is for students studying in a Commonwealth supported place. The HECS-HELP scheme is both a student loan and a student discount. Eligible students may access a HECS-HELP loan to pay their student contribution amounts. Alternatively, eligible students can access the HECS-HELP discount by receiving a 10% discount on any upfront payment of $500 or more. You can verify that you are in a Commonwealth supported course on your Offer. All students in a Commonwealth supported course must submit a Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) whether they are deferring their payments, or paying up front. This electronic form can be accessed and submitted via the link on the CSU Apply for Commonwealth Assistance pages. If you are not a Commonwealth Supported student, you are known as a fee-paying student, which means that you are required to pay your tuition fees up front to the University with no discount. Eligible students can apply for FEE-HELP meaning they can ‘defer’ payments.

For further information go to the CSU HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP pages.

Campus Maps

CSU Campus Maps and room locations can be found through FMCentral.

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Online Enrolment

Each session you are required to complete your Enrolment. This is confirming the subjects you will be studying each session. Most students are pre enrolled in subjects for their first session of study and you can check these subjects online. Go to How to enrol for further information on checking and updating your enrolment details.

Some courses require students to enrol themselves in elective subjects in first session. Consult with your Course Director/Coordinator for advice about which electives to enrol in.

Be aware that there are stict enrolment deadlines. Frequently asked questions regarding Enrolment can be found at AskCSU.

My Degree Planner

My Degree Planner lets you compare you rstudent record against the course requirements and identified what you have completed and what is yet to be studied to meet the course requirements. My Degree Planner will:

• Allow you to monitor your progress through your course program. • Check subject availability and pre-requisite study requirements. • Allow you to plan your future session enrolment and facilitate an easy discussion of that plan with

your Course Advisor. • Check your eligibility to graduate.

For more information and access, go to the My Degree Planner web pages.

Principal Dates

Students should check their Interact2 subject sites for each subject they are studying for the due dates of assignments. Access Interact2 via the Student Portal.

A comprehensive list of Principal Dates for the academic year is located in the Student Calendar/Important Dates listing. Check the grey tabs at the top of the calendar to further filter the calendar information.

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CSU Library Services

Students have access to CSU Library both online and on campus which includes:

• A huge collection of online eBooks and eJournals • Personal assistance through the Ask-a-Librarian service: live chat, phone, web-form or in

person • Access to books and library material, including home delivery or digitization for eligible

students • Self help resources such as videos and interactive tutorials • Specialised support for students with a disability • Keep up to date with CSU Social, FaceBook, Twitter and Library blogs

Plus, visit the 24-hour Learning Commons at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange and Wagga Wagga. These spaces provide group and quiet study areas, Wi-Fi, assistive technology rooms, comfortable seating, food and drink, computers, printing and multimedia facilities.

Visit the CSU Library website to see what we can offer you.

ONLINE LEARNING AND SUBJECT INFORMATION As a leader in educational technology, and in an effort to support environmental sustainability, CSU embraces and uses online learning to deliver all of its subject matter. Subject information is delivered within the Online Learning Environment for both internal and distance education students. Face to face learning occurs through lectures, tutorials, practicals, workplace learning and residential schools. Many face to face lectures are also streamed online to support students studying from a distance. These lectures are also recorded for the benefit of all students.

Interact2

Your online learning environment is called Interact2. Here you will find all of the information and tools you need to complete your subjects each session. Your new subjects can be found in Interact2 a few weeks prior to the beginning of each session. Access Interact2 from the Student Portal.

Online Learning Student Support

Whether you're studying on campus or by distance education you need to learn how to use CSU's online environment. Learning Online Support provides the information and guidance that you may be looking for to function and learn effectively within the University's online environment. Go to the CSU Learning Online Support page for further information.

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Subject Outlines

By the first week of every session you will be provided with a Subject Outline for each subject which is available online through your subject Interact2 sites. The Subject Outline will give you details about your:

• Subject Coordinator • academic contact details • subject lesson plan • assessment information • assessment marking criteria • text book information

This is an important document, which you should read thoroughly and refer to about the formal requirements in eachsubject. Access Interact2 from your Student Portal homepage. Further information on Subject Outlines can be found at AskCSU.

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Subject and Course Discussion Boards

As a student you have access to Subject and Course Discussion Boards which you can connect to through the relevant Interact2 sites. Discussion boards are available for each subject in which you are enrolled. Discussion Boards have forums where you can communicate with other students in your subject and with the Subject Co-ordinator.

Course Discussion Boards are available for some courses. These forums are for communication with other students in the same course, as well as your Course Director/Manager/Coordinator.

Discussion Boards are a great way to form networks whether you are studying totally as an online student or on campus, and to obtain useful information about what is happening in your course or subject. Messages in regard to subject availability, workshops and career opportunities may be posted here. Students often use discussion boards to discuss assignment tasks, or to plan attendance at workshops.

Timetable for on Campus Students

The on campus students’ Subject Timetable is published each session, and is available through the Timetable website. Information on how to use the timetabling facility is available on the Class Timetable page. You will be given a campus specific timetable for your course based on the normal enrolment pattern for first year students. Whilst every effort is made to ensure students do not experience clashes of times for lectures, workshops and tutorials, no guarantees can be given for students who are out of sequence (not undertaking the normal course pattern), nor with elective subjects. If you experience a clash of lecture times, you should contact your Course Coordinator who may be able to suggest an alternative subject for you to take. It is advisable to familiarise yourself with the locations of buildings and rooms prior to attending classes and residential schools. FM Central has access to campus maps and room locations.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

ALLaN (Academic Literacy, Learning and Numeracy)

CSU offers academic learning support to all enrolled students to enable them to acquire or enhance the skills they need to succeed in university studies. During workshop tutorials, drop-in sessions and study centres, or through individual consultations, students can learn strategies and techniques to assist with academic activities. The CSU ALLaN (Academic Literacy, Learning, and Numeracy) Team provides free support services 7 days per week, online and on campus, for all CSU students. Access the ALLaN website and take a good look around. You will find a wealth of resources including their Study Guide and Tips page.

Academic Regulations

The basic philosophy of CSU is that students are mature individuals capable of assuming some responsibility for management of their study programs. It is, therefore, each student’s responsibility to be acquainted with and comply with relevant academic regulations. Regulations range from Admission through to Graduation and everything in between. If you are having difficulties through illness or personal problems you are strongly urged to read these Regulations and Policies in their entirety, especially Academic Progress and Assessment Regulations. If you are still unsure of the procedures to follow use AskCSU to search for articles on these regulations, or contact Student Central directly.

Academic Advice

Your Course or Program Director provides academic advice regarding your course/degree. Their details are on page 2 of your Course Offer. Course/Program Directors provide assistance on topics such as electives, credits, subject order and prerequisites. Subject Coordinators are your first point of contact for subject related issues. Further assistance to students is available from the Office for Students, Student Liaison Officers.

Avoiding Plagiarism

Charles Sturt University expects that the work of its students and staff will uphold the values of academic honesty and integrity. The Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism is an important resource to help you understand these values and apply them in practice. Plagiarism is contrary to the values of academic integrity and honesty. The practice of plagiarism within the University could undermine the University's reputation and also that of students and staff who have acted with integrity and honesty. It is important that we all take our share of responsibility for maintaining the best standards and values in the work of our University.

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WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Dean and Head of School

Message from the Dean of the Faculty

Welcome to the Faculty of Science at Charles Sturt University. By gaining admission to your course you have already demonstrated a high level of achievement in your previous studies and I am delighted to welcome you as you move into the next exciting phase of your studies. CSU is committed to providing you with the highest standard of education and professional standing upon graduation, so I encourage you to take advantage of the many support strategies available to assist you in your studies. Your Course Director and academic staff are happy to assist you with course-specific or subject-specific questions, respectively. Their contact details and

consultation times are noted in your Subject Outline. For non-course related inquiries, you first point of contact should be Student Central (http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/student-support/student-central). Information on how to access student counselling, health, disability and library services and how to find learning skills advisors or support for English language skills is available via the Student Support web page at http://www.csu.edu.au/distance-education/student-support. Feedback from our students is very important to us at CSU. I therefore encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to complete the on-line subject evaluations and course evaluations available to you. You will be notified via email or your subject Interact site when these become available and you will be provided easy links for access. You should be confident in the knowledge that the time you spend on these tasks will produce tangible outcomes that will further enhance our ability to create effective learning environments and thus enhance the standing of CSU and your degree. This is a truly exciting time to be joining CSU. We have many new courses starting and new state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities on every campus. Our new on-line platform means you can work more interactively with your teachers and classmates, whether they are in the same town as you or half way across the world. Remember it’s never too early to be thinking about the next step – Honours and PhD study opportunities are not so far away. Have you thought about taking the opportunity to become involved in CSU’s international activities? Nearly 20% of graduates from the Faculty of Science undertook international studies last year. Our students visited over 20 countries around the world, either through a session as an exchange student, international volunteering, accompanying a group of peers and academics on one of our many International Short Term Programs or by undertaking some of their professional practice internationally. Although you have just started your course, whether your intention is to study on campus or by distance education, now is a great time to be thinking about how you can combine your studies with international travel. Further information on these opportunities can be found through CSU Global (http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/overseas-study-opportunities) and the School will make sure you know of any upcoming Short Term Programs. Finally, I encourage you to remember that attending university, whether on-campus or studying by distance, should be challenging but should also be lots of fun. I am delighted to take this opportunity to wish you every success in your course and look forward to meeting you at one of our award ceremonies (for high achieving students) and, of course, I’ll see you at your graduation. With best wishes Professor Tim Wess Dean, Faculty of Science

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Message from the Head of School

Welcome to the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences at Charles Sturt University (CSU) and congratulations on being accepted into the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Programme. This marks the start of your education and career in Medical Radiation Science. The following years will provide you with an opportunity to be educated and trained in the Science and Art of Medical Radiation Science. Equally, I hope that these years will provide you with an opportunity for personal development, making new friends and enjoying life in a rural environment where quietness, open spaces and fresh air all contribute to a lifestyle you may not yet have experienced.

The Wagga campus is characterised by its country location, great facilities and a close knit community of students and staff. The campus offers a range of student facilities and opportunities for you to engage with fellow students in

sporting and other clubs. Please try and make the most of the opportunities for social interaction as engagement in these activities will allow you to make new friends, experience new things and provide a balance to your studies.

For some of you this may be the first time you have lived away from the security of your home and family. The transition from ‘home’ to a larger, initially unknown community can be stressful. The University has great student support structures that will help you with any problems you may experience and of course staff in the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences are also there to provide advice and help should it be needed.

Good luck with your studies and enjoy your time at Charles Sturt University.

Professor Boyen Huang

Head of School Dentistry & Health Sciences

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SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

CSU Scholarships

For information about the full range of scholarships available to Charles Sturt University students please visit the Scholarships webpage.

Faculty and School Awards and Prizes

An array of excellent prizes will be introduced into the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science and awarded upon graduation. Information on specific scholarships for MRS students is available on the CSU website http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/dentistry-health/scholarships

THE FACULTY

Structure of the Faculty

The Faculty of Science is one of the most broadly based scientific academic concentrations in Australasia, with major focus in agricultural sciences, animal and veterinary sciences, environmental sciences, allied health, human movement studies, medical sciences, dentistry and health sciences, wine science, and nursing.

The Faculty has more than 9000 students and over 500 staff dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge. It delivers flexible, innovative teaching programs designed to produce job-ready graduates for the professions. A leader in strategic and applied research in a wide array of sciences it enhances and extends knowledge, trains and educates future researchers and provides scientific solutions to current challenges. The staff and students in the Faculty achieve this through ethical practice, professional collaborations, industry involvement and a commitment to continual improvement.

Academic Senate

Faculty Board Dean of Faculty

School Board Head of School

Discipline Groups

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The School of Dentistry and Health Sciences is part of the Faculty of Science. The School is based on a number of discipline/subject groupings. These groupings are:

• Dentistry • Medical Imaging • Nutrition and Dietetics • Nuclear Medicine • Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene)

The Academic Senate is the principal academic body of the University. Its membership includes the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Deans of the Faculties.

The principal academic body of the Faculty of Science is the Faculty Board. The Faculty Board advises the Academic Senate on all matters relating to teaching, scholarship and research delegated to it by the board of Governors, Academic Senate or Vice-Chancellor.

The Dean is responsible for the effective academic functioning of the Faculty and the deployment of staff and other resources within the Faculty.

Each School within the Faculty has a Head of School who is accountable to the Dean of the Faculty for the management of the School, particularly the delivery of subjects assigned to the School.

Each School has a School Board, which is a sub-committee of the Faculty Board. School Boards are the principal academic bodies of the Schools. They comprise the Head of School as Presiding Officer, all academic staff, and representatives of the non-academic staff and students of the School. A significant responsibility of School Boards is the quality and delivery of subjects. The School Board formulates academic policies of the School; establishes School Assessment Committees for assessment and grading of students; makes recommendations and acts for the School on matters referred to it.

A Sub-Dean is a member of the senior staff of the Faculty who is appointed by a Dean and responsible to the Dean for the academic administration of specified Faculty wide activities. The Faculty of Science has four Sub Deans in the areas of Graduate Studies, Courses, Research, Teaching and Learning.

Course Coordinators are responsible for the conduct of courses offered by the Faculties of the University. Specific duties of Course Coordinators include:

• maintaining the integrity of the course • representing the interests of students enrolled in the course • providing advice to students undertaking the course (e.g. regarding enrolment) • providing information to people wishing to undertake the course.

Subject Coordinators are responsible for the administration of subjects offered by the Schools of the University.

Lecturers are responsible for teaching subjects offered by the Schools of the University.

Clinical Coordinators are responsible for:

• identifying suitable clinical placements for subjects included in the course • liaising with managerial staff of clinical facilities to arrange clinical placements • preparing clinical staff responsible for supervising students undertaking clinical placements • allocating students to available clinical placements • supporting students, clinical staff, subject coordinators and other teaching staff while clinical

placements are being undertaken • evaluating student clinical placements.

For further information and staff contact visit the Faculty’s website: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/home

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THE SCHOOL

Structure of the School

The Head of School for Dentistry and Health Sciences is Professor Boyen Huang who is based at the Orange Campus of CSU. The Associate Head of School is to be advised located at the Wagga Campus of CSU. The Courses Director is Associate Professor Jenny Wilkinson, located at the Wagga Campus of CSU.

The Head of Discipline / Program Leader Mr Johnathan Hewis (located at Port Macquarie Campus) will be your point of contact for issues on the administration of the course, admissions, enrolment, credit transfers and student progress. The Clinical Coordinators for the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science are:

• Mr Andrew Kilgour (Medical Imaging) • To be advised (Nuclear Medicine) • Ms Jessica Church (Radiation Therapy)

They are responsible for overseeing administrative requirements of the clinical aspects of the program. This includes all issues pertaining to student placements at Medical Imaging sites for clinical practicum blocks. Ms Amanda Causer is the Workplace Learning Administration Officer who is responsible for the administration of your clinical placements.

All staff are easily contactable via telephone which has full voice-mail facilities if the school office is unattended, the phones are located at the front entrance of each door to the academic offices. Queries may also be sent via email.

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Academic Staff

School Staff – Administration and Laboratory

Name Position Phone Email Address

Renai McArdle School Office Manager 02 6365 7292 rmcardle@csu.edu.au

Amanda Causer Clinical Placements Administrative Officer 02 6933 4356 acauser@csu.edu.au

Jenna Hattersley School Administrative Officer (PA to Head of School) 02 6365 7251 jhattersley@csu.edu.au

Mr Keith Goode Laboratory Supervisor (Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Physics & Nutrition and Dietetics)

02 693 32850 kgoode@csu.edu.au

Name Position Phone Email Address Professor Boyen Huang Head of School 026365 7291 bhuang@csu.edu.au

To be advised Associate Head of School To be advised To be advised

Associate Professor Jenny Wilkinson Courses Director 02 6933 4019 jwilkinson@csu.edu.au

Mr Johnathan Hewis

Head Discipline of Medical Radiation Sciences / Program Leader Lecturer in Medical Imaging Based at Port Macquarie

02 658 29346 jhewis@csu.edu.au

Associate Professor Geoff Currie

Associate Professor in Medical Radiation Science 02 693 32822 gcurrie@csu.edu.au

Dr Mark Greco Senior Lecturer in Medical Imaging 02 693 34554 mgreco@csu.edu.au

To be advised Senior Lecturer in Medical Radiation Science To be advised To be advised

Ms Jessica Church Lecturer in Radiation Therapy 02 6933 2684 jchurch@csu.edu.au To be advised Lecturer in Radiation Therapy To be advised To be advised Mr Ian Garbett Lecturer in Medical Radiation Physics 02 693 32980 igarbett@csu.edu.au Dr Xiaoming Zheng Lecturer in Medical Radiation Physics 02 693 32068 xzheng@csu.edu.au Dr Matthew Collins Lecturer in Physics 02 693 32505 mcollins@csu.edu.au Dr Allan Ernest Lecturer in Physics 02 693 34176 aernest@csu.edu.au Ms Kym Barry Lecturer in Nuclear Medicine PT MAC To be advised Dr Kelly Spuur Senior Lecturer in Medical Imaging 02 693 34550 kspuur@csu.edu.au

Mr Andrew Kilgour Clinical Coordinator Lecturer in Medical Imaging

02 693 34850 akilgour@csu.edu.au

Ms Karen Pollard Lecturer in Medical Imaging 02 693 32913 kpollard@csu.edu.au Miss Michelle Reeves Lecturer in Medical Imaging PT MAC To be advised

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School Office

A full staffing list for the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences can be found via this link: www.csu.edu.au/about/organisational-structure/faculties-and-schools The Organisational structure of the Faculty of Science and School of Dentistry and Health Sciences can be found via this link: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/dentistry-health/staff/staff-list

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COURSE STRUCTURES A subject cannot be undertaken unless the prerequisite has been successfully completed. Altogether there is the equivalent of 32 subjects (4 subjects per session for 4 years) to be successfully completed in order to graduate - that is, students must accrue 256 credit points. Medical Imaging

Honours

3rd Year

Session 1 MRS370

Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points)

MRS341 Image Interpretation

& Correlation (16 points)

MRS432 Computed

Tomography

HLT430 Research Methods in

Health Sciences

Session 2 IKC100 Indigenous Health

MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology & Protection

4th year Session 1 MRS491

Medical Radiation Sciences Residency (32 points)

HRS417 Science Honours

Project / Dissertation (16 points)

MRS434 Magnetic Resonance

Imaging

Session 2 MRS426 Diagnostic Ultrasound

1st Year

Session 1 MRS100 Professional

Fundamentals (16 points)

MRS110 Introductory Medical Radiation Science

(16 points)

BMS127 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

PHY100

Medical Radiation Physics (16 points)

Session 2 BMS128

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

2nd Year Session 1 MRS270

Radiologic Imaging 1

(16 points)

MRS290 Medical Radiation Science Practicum

(16 points)

MRS211 Imaging Pathology

(16 points)

MRS233 Digital Imaging Processing

and Informatics

Session 2 MRS203 Imaging Anatomy

3rd Year

Session 1 MRS370 Radiologic Imaging

2 (16 points)

MRS341 Image Interpretation

& Correlation (16 points)

MRS432 Computed

Tomography

HLT330 Research Methods in Health

Sciences

Session 2 IKC100 Indigenous Health

MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology

& Protection

4th year Session 1 MRS490

Medical Radiation Sciences Residency (48 points)

MRS434 Magnetic Resonance

Imaging

Session 2 MRS426 Diagnostic Ultrasound

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Nuclear Medicine

1st Year

Session 1 MRS100 Professional

Fundamentals (16 points)

MRS110 Introductory Medical Radiation Science

(16 points)

BMS127 Human Anatomy and

Physiology 1 PHY100

Medical Radiation Physics

(16 points) Session 2 BMS128

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

2nd Year Session 1 MRS222

Nuclear Medicine Science 1 (16 points)

MRS290 Medical Radiation Science Practicum

(16 points)

MRS211 Imaging Pathology

(16 points)

MRS233 Digital Imaging Processing and

Informatics

Session 2 MRS203 Imaging Anatomy

3rd Year

Session 1 MRS323

Nuclear Medicine Science 2

PHM412 Radiopharmacy

MRS432 Computed Tomography

HLT330 Research Methods in

Health Sciences

Session 2 MRS322

Nuclear Medicine Science 3 (16 points)

IKC100 Indigenous Health

MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology & Protection

4th year Session 1 MRS490

Medical Radiation Sciences Residency (48 points)

MRS434 Magnetic Resonance

Imaging

Session 2 MRS426 Diagnostic Ultrasound

Honours

3rd Year

Session 1

MRS323 Nuclear Medicine

Science 2

PHM412 Radiopharmacy

MRS432 Computed Tomography

HLT430 Research Methods in

Health Sciences

Session 2

MRS322 Nuclear Medicine Science 3

(16 points)

IKC100 Indigenous Health

MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology & Protection

4th year

Session 1 MRS491

Medical Radiation Sciences Residency (32 points)

HRS417 Science Honours

Project / Dissertation (16 points)

MRS434 Magnetic Resonance

Imaging

Session 2

MRS426 Diagnostic Ultrasound

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Radiation Therapy

1st Year

Session 1 MRS100

Professional Fundamentals

(16 points)

MRS110 Introductory Medical Radiation Science

(16 points)

BMS127 Human Anatomy and

Physiology 1 PHY100 Medical Radiation Physics

(16 points) Session 2

BMS128 Human Anatomy and

Physiology 2

2nd Year

Session 1 MRS251

Radiation Therapy 1 (16 points)

MRS290 Medical Radiation Science Practicum

(16 points)

MRS211 Imaging Pathology

(16 points)

MRS233 Digital Imaging Processing

and Informatics

Session 2

MRS203 Imaging Anatomy

3rd Year

Session 1

MRS351 Radiation Therapy 2

(16 points)

MRS355 Radiation Therapy

Technology (16 points)

MRS432 Computed

Tomography

HLT330 Research Methods in Health

Sciences

Session 2

IKC100 Indigenous Health

MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology

& Protection

4th year

Session 1 MRS490

Medical Radiation Sciences Residency (48 points)

MRS434 Magnetic Resonance

Imaging

Session 2

PSY214 Health Psychology

Honours

3rd Year

Session 1 MRS351

Radiation Therapy 2 (16 points)

MRS355 Radiation Therapy

Technology (16 points)

MRS432 Computed

Tomography

HLT430 Research Methods in Health

Sciences

Session 2

IKC100 Indigenous Health

MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology

& Protection

4th year

Session 1 MRS491

Medical Radiation Sciences Residency (32 points)

HRS417 Science Honours

Project / Dissertation (16 points)

MRS434 Magnetic Resonance

Imaging

Session 2

PSY214 Health Psychology

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CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Placement Calendar 2016 - Medical Radiation Science – Session 1

Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4

18-Jan -

22-Jan Session 3

MAKE UP SESSIONS

25-Jan -

29-Jan Session 3 2B from

start 25th Jan

Tues 26 Jan - Australia Day

01-Feb -

05-Feb Session 3 2015

08-Feb -

12-Feb Exams 4A

15-Feb -

19-Feb Break 18 weeks

22-Feb -

26-Feb O Week

29-Feb -

04-Mar

Session 1 Wk 1 MRS490/491

07-Mar -

11-Mar

Session 1 Wk 2 NM & DR

14-Mar -

18-Mar

Session 1 Wk 3

21-Mar -

25-Mar

Session 1 Wk 4

census date 23 March

Fri 25 March- Good Friday

28-Mar -

01-Apr

Session 1 Wk 5 3A

Mon 28 Mar - Easter Monday

04-Apr -

08-Apr

Session 1 Wk 6 4 Weeks

11-Apr -

15-Apr

Break Wk 7 MRS370

18-Apr -

22-Apr

Break Wk 8

MR , DR & RT

25-Apr -

29-Apr

Session 1 Wk 9

Monday 25 April - ANZAC Day

02-May -

06-May

Session 1 Wk 10

09-May -

13-May

Session 1 Wk 11

16-May -

20-May

Session 1 Wk 12

23-May -

27-May

Session 1 Wk 13

30-May -

03-Jun

Session 1 Wk 14 Exams

06-Jun -

10-Jun Exams Exams

Mon 13 June - Queen's B'day

13-Jun -

17-Jun Exams

20-Jun -

24-Jun Break 2A

27-Jun - 01-Jul Break 6 Weeks 4B

04-Jul - 08-Jul Break MRS 290 - 18 weeks

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CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Placement Calendar 2016 - Medical Radiation Science – Session 2

11-Jul - 15-Jul Session 2 Wk 1 DR, NM, RT

18-Jul - 22-Jul Session 2 Wk 2 MRS490/491

25-Jul - 29-Jul Session 2 Wk 3

01-Aug -

05-Aug

Session 2 Wk 4

Census date 5th August NM & DR

08-Aug -

12-Aug

Session 2 Wk 5

15-Aug -

19-Aug

Session 2 Wk 6

22-Aug -

26-Aug Break 3B

29-Aug -

02-Sep Break 4 Weeks

05-Sep -

09-Sep

Session 2 Wk 9

MRS370 / MRS322

12-Sep -

16-Sep

Session 2 Wk 10

DR, NM & RT

19-Sep -

23-Sep

Session 2 Wk 11

26-Sep -

30-Sep

Session 2 Wk 12

03-Oct -

07-Oct

Session 2 Wk 13

Mon 3 Oct - Labour Day

10-Oct -

14-Oct

Session 2 Wk 14

17-Oct -

21-Oct Exams

24-Oct -

28-Oct Exams

Week 1 - You will

31-Oct -

04-Nov Break

Week 2 - do two

07-Nov -

11-Nov Break

Week 3 - weeks 2B

14-Nov -

18-Nov

Session 3 Wk 1

Week 4 - prac 6 Weeks

21-Nov -

25-Nov

Session 3 Wk 2

Week 5 - in these MRS290

28-Nov -

02-Dec

Session 3 Wk 3

Week 6 - 8 weeks DR, NM, RT

05-Dec -

09-Dec

Session 3 Wk 4 Week 7

12-Dec -

16-Dec

Session 3 Wk 5 Week 8

19-Dec -

23-Dec Break

Sun 25th Dec Xmas

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Laboratories Contact: Laboratory Manager Keith Goode Phone Ext: 32850 Students of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging/Radiation Therapy/Nuclear Medicine), will use laboratory facilities primarily in the Rad Lab (Margaret Sheldon Pavilion) (B10-R142), Nuclear Medicine Lab (B10-R135) and in the David Morell Laboratories Building (B10) (for other subjects: Physics, Anatomy and Physiology). The Nuclear Medicine Laboratory is located by door number 133. It may be used on occasions for non-radiation labs/practicals. The Radiography Laboratory is an air-conditioned facility, equipped with a range of standard X-ray Imaging suites. Direct Radiography (DR) equipment has been newly installed and the labs refurbished for the 2016 year. Later in 2016, a new AGFA PACS will be installed, allowing conversion to a totally digital environment, and online access to the digital library. The tutorial room has full digital teaching, student workstations and large screen facilities. The Rad Lab also has a small x-ray collection of equipment, museum items and books. You will undertake practical sessions in this facility over your next three years on campus. The Morell lab complex is also located in Building 10 on Boorooma Campus. This contains also the physics and biology laboratories where you will do relevant practical sessions. Technical officers, with whom you will need to liaise, separately supervise the above laboratories. All technical matters and problems within these areas should be directed to these personnel in the first instance. Your classes in the laboratories are scheduled as per the timetable. Students are not allowed in these laboratories at non-scheduled practicum times, unless supervised by the lecturer concerned or the technical officer. Laboratories, by the nature of the work performed, are traditionally hazardous environments. Working in the laboratory you must obey rules pertaining to that laboratory, and these rules will be detailed in your induction to the labs. Occupation Health &Safety rules include: the compulsory wearing of TLD, ID, closed footwear, no eating, no drinking, no smoking, and definitely no horseplay!

Clinical Placements Clinical / Practical placements are an integral part of your Medical Radiation Science course and will occupy a total of 58 weeks during your four year degree. The Clinical Coordinators are: Medical Imaging: Mr Andrew Kilgour Building 30 Phone: (02) 6933 4850 Email: akilgour@csu.edu.au Nuclear Medicine: To be advised Radiation Therapy: Ms Jessica Church, Building 30 Phone: (02) 6933 2684 Email: jchurch@csu.edu.au

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Clinical Prerequisites

National Police Certificate

Students are required to hold a National Police Certificate for most states (please note fees apply). You NPC must have 8 blue symbols down the left hand side of certificate. Only obtain from a .gov.au website. Application forms for various states are available at websites listed below: NSW – if you reside in NSW – cost $52 www.police.nsw.gov.au https://npcoapr.police.nsw.gov.au/aspx/dataentry/Introduction.aspx Victoria – if you reside or have family in Victoria – can use CVF number 98-54 and it will be a bit cheaper – can cost $18 http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 ACT – if you live in Canberra and surrounding areas – costs $42 http://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/police-checks/national-police-checks.aspx Please note: Do not apply for the Crime Check for $25-35, this will not be accepted for NSW Health

Occupational Screening and Vaccination against Infectious Diseases

NSW Health requires that all students who undertake clinical placements be screened and vaccinated in accordance with their guidelines. The relevant NSW Health letter and Information Sheet, a Record Card for Health Care Workers/Students and a letter from the School of Dentistry & Health Sciences including information relating to immunisation, will be mailed to new students prior to the commencement of the course. Students who do not comply with NSW Health requirements may be denied permission to undertake clinical placements.

Charles Sturt University – Wagga Campus has a Health Promotions Officer (Coleen Pearce) and she will attend a lecture during the third week of session to discuss immunisation requirements. Coleen will provide an extensive overview and answer any queries which students may have. On the day she will hand out vaccination cards to those students who have not already received them. All students must have completed their vaccination cards prior to attending a clinical placement.

Students should access CSU Health Promotion Service website https://student.csu.edu.au/services-support/health-wellbeing/health for any related queries.

First Aid Certificates

The Faculty of Science requires that students hold a current First Aid Certificate (basic life support level) prior to undertaking a clinical placement. First Aid Certificates can be obtained through any accredited organisation e.g. St John’s Ambulance Service, Australian Red Cross, Allens Training Pty Ltd (Wagga) Cost: Approximately $130 per person. CSU WARRIAHS offer First aid courses in March and April on Campus, and this cost is approx. $80. You will have to join the club for a minimal fee.

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Forms required for placement

Evidence of the following must be supplied to CSU prior to the commencement of the placement.

• First Aid Certificate, Level 2

o You must enrol in the First Aid Certificate with CPR component, Level 2 independently, a list of providers and prices will be given to you at orientation

o If you already have a First Aid Certificate you will be required to complete a refresher course each year

• National Police Check

o You may apply for this independently – only from NSW, VIC or ACT Police

• NSW Working With Children Check WWC

o You will apply/register for this online and you will need to verify your identity at a NSW motor registry, RMS agency or Service NSW office during your placement. If you are scheduled for placement in another state you will need to check the requirements for that state

o The name you register with must match the name on your proof of identification

• ACT Working with vulnerable people check – apply online

• Vaccinations / Red/White Immunisation Card

o Arranged independently – need you all baby records, serology reports from doctors attached to the red immunisaiton card

• Consent forms

o NSW Health Student Declaration

o NSW Health Form 2 (TB assessment tool) and 3 (student undertaking/Declaration)

o Permission to disclose additional information to NSW Health

o Code of Conduct Agreement for student undertaking Clinical Placements

• Student clinical placement checklist

Additional information can be located at the NSW Health website: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/pages/default.aspx

Questions or issues in supplying this evidence need to be submitted via email to the Clinical Placements Administrative Officer Amanda Causer: acauser@csu.edu.au

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Personal dosimeter (PMD)/Thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD)

Under clause 17 of the Radiation Control Regulation 2003 (the Regulation) an employer must ensure that employees who are occupationally exposed to the use of ionising radiation for any one of the purposes listed under this clause, are issued with appropriate approved personal monitoring devices (PMDs) for detecting and measuring cumulative exposure to ionising radiation. The clause also specifies that an occupationally exposed person has an obligation to wear the device while involved in the use of ionising radiation.

The University provides students with TLD badges for use during practical sessions on campus and on Clinical Placement.

It is against the law to work in a Medical Imaging Department without a TLD and significant penalties for non compliance apply. No student is to attend a Clinical Placement without a TLD.

It is the student’s responsibility to pick up their TLD when requested prior to their Clinical Placement. Failure to do so may result in your

placement being cancelled.

TLD’S are not permitted to be taken from the Rad Lab unless for the purposes of clinical placement!

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Uniforms

Uniforms are available from Wagga Work Wear situated at 350 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga, Ph. (02) 6925 2699. A map showing location of supplier will be available on Student Forums. http://www.corporatewarehouse.com.au/category_s/245.htm

Style Colours Sizes Price Size Qty Mens or Ladies

Total Amount

Mens and Ladies Short Sleeve

Ambassador Shirt

Blue

White

Ladies 6 - 24

Mens S – 5XL

$48.75

-Ladies Relaxed Fit Pant

-Mens Flat Front Pant

Navy

Ladies 4 – 26

Mens 77R-112R

$69.95

Mens and Ladies Zip Front Micro Fleece

Vest with side pockets

Navy

Ladies 8 – 24

Mens S – 5XL

$29.80

Unisex Reversible Vest Navy XS – 3XL $39.85

Ladies 2-Way Zip Cardigan Navy S-4XL $72.70

Unisex Rugby Jumper Navy S – 5XL $39.95

Ladies Classic Knee Length Skirt Navy 6 – 26 $48.20

Mens & Ladies Knitted Vest Navy

Ladies 8 – 24

Men s – 5XL $49.75

Samples will be sent to Port Macquarie to try on and get the right size in March 2016. You will need to order by August to get your uniforms for Prac in October. All pants and skirts must be navy and shoes black.

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NOTES