Advanced imaging studiesLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The students will be able to explain and report on the factors affecting the image quality and dose optimisation of x-ray examinations. They will recognise the possibility of image editing in order to increase image information. They will also understand the role of telemedicine applications and technical quality assurance.

Content

Computer tomography equipment
Mammography equipment
Fluoroscopy equipment
Factors related to digital image quality and dose in basic x-ray, computer tomography and mammography examinations.
Principles of digital image editing
Advanced technical quality assurance
EHealt systems and data protection

Qualifications

Physical basis of imaging, and equipment 3 cr

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can explain the implementation principles of computed tomography, mammography and fluoroscopy.
The students can explain and report on factors affecting the image quality and dose optimisation of x-ray examinations.
They will recognise the possibility of image editing in order to increase image information.
The students understand the significance of certain telemedicine applications as part of the overall care of patients.
The students deepen their understanding of the quality assurance of basic x-ray examinations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students can explain the implementation principles of computed tomography, mammography and fluoroscopy.
The students can explain and report on the key factors affecting the image quality and dose optimisation of x-ray examinations.
They will recognise the possibility of image editing in order to increase image information in x-rays.
The students understand the significance of telemedicine applications as part of the overall care of patients.
The students deepen their understanding of the quality assurance of basic x-ray examinations and can expand this to various x-ray examination environments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students can explain the implementation principles of computed tomography, mammography and fluoroscopy and assess them from the viewpoint of the overall care of the patient.
The students can explain and report on the factors affecting the image quality and dose optimisation of x-ray examinations.
They will recognise the possibility of image editing in order to increase image information in x-rays.
The students are able to assess and argue the significance of telemedicine applications as part of the overall care of patients.
The students deepen their understanding of the quality assurance of basic x-ray examinations and can expand this to various x-ray examination environments. The students can assess the significance of quality assurance from a broad perspective in medical imaging.