Demographics of new Undergraduate Medical Imaging and Medical Sonography degree students at CQUniversity, Australia

Abstract Aim To report the student demographics of the inaugural intake into the Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography at CQUniversity, Mackay, Australia. Method Surveys were distributed to students enrolled in the course MEDI11001 Fund...

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Published in:	Radiography (London, England. 1995) Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 117 - 122
Main Authors:	Spuur, Kelly M, Falconi, Caroline L, Cowling, Cynthia M, Bowman, Anita L, Maroney, Maria A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-05-2012
Subjects:	Demographics Medical imaging Medical sonography Radiology Undergraduate education Medical sonography Demographics Medical imaging Undergraduate education
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Summary:	Abstract Aim To report the student demographics of the inaugural intake into the Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography at CQUniversity, Mackay, Australia. Method Surveys were distributed to students enrolled in the course MEDI11001 Fundamentals of the Imaging Professions; this course is common to both cohorts in Term 1 of the programs. All students enrolled at the time of the survey were present to participate in the survey. Participation was voluntary. Descriptive statistics were developed from responses and thematic analysis applied to open-ended questions. Results A total of 44 students were enrolled in the programs. The most common place of residence on enrolment was within 40 km of the Mackay campus (16/36.4%); mature age students (30/68.2%); live on campus in the purpose built residences (18/40.9%) and were influenced by the location of the programs in Mackay to enrol (27/61.2%), with the primary justification for this being that the programs were offered close to home. The university website was identified as the primary source of information regarding the programs (15/34.1%) followed by family and friends (11/25%). The programs were first preference for 31 students (70.5%). The majority (23/52.3%) undertakes some type of paid work. Conclusion Both programs have attracted a diverse student cohort. The majority of students were mature age students from outside of the area local to the Mackay campus of CQUniversity.
ISSN:	1078-8174 1532-2831
DOI:	10.1016/j.radi.2011.10.004