Teaching Initiatives of the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

In keeping with the Monash plan, the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences has engaged in a continuous process of teaching and learning innovation.

• SOLAR (Student Orientated Learning about Radiography)
  A computerised case oriented approach to practitioners learning how to apply academic theories and knowledge to practical clinical situations. Students begin a case orientated approach to learning radiography in first semester of second year.
• Clinical Supervision Video
  A short video has been created to assist radiographers in the clinical supervision of radiography students in the clinical environment.
• Radiographic Image Library
  A radiographic film library has been created to allow students access to relevant images to aid and assist in effective teaching and learning in theradiologic biology and radiographic and medical imaging units.
• Computer Learning area and Departmental Education Resources
  A computer learning area has been established along with relevant print materials within the Department. This student orientated resource is available on a 24 hour access basis to students enrolled in the course.
• Agfa Gevaert Pty Ltd Liaison
  An agreement has been signed with the Agfa-Gevaert Australia in relation to the provision of Computed Radiography and Picture Archiving and Communication equipment. Students will be able to experience first hand the technology of the new century on campus prior to clinical use.
• ATL/ Philips Industry Liaison
  An agreement has been signed with the ATL/Phillips Corporation to facilitate access to modern Ultrasound Instrumentation both on and off campus.
• Radiography and Medical Imaging Skills Laboratories
  The department is committed to facilitating a range of clinical positioning and image recognition skills to enable students to make the most of their learning opportunities in the clinical centres. In collaboration with the School of Physics and Material Engineering, the department has three general radiography rooms, a CT scanner and two ultrasound machines for supervised student use.