Clinical Radiography ScienceLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The purpose of the course is that the student is able to apply features of clinical radiography science to one’s own clinical decision making.

The student
- applies dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
- is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
- is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
- is able to compare how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Content

Contents
- Science paradigm and its components
- Paradigm – methodological approaches
- The continuum between paradigm and research methods
- Clinical radiography science – development, paradigm, knowledge of interests
- Evidence-based radiography as a concept

Qualifications

Radiographer bachelor level studies 210 ECTS

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
understands the meaning of scientific paradigm for her/his own argumentation.
understands the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
understands how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
applies dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
is able to compare how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
applies all the dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
is able to analyse how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Further information

Mandatory study unit for students with radiography background