Study Guide

Objective

Objectives:
The radiography student
understands the physical and technical basics of ultrasound imaging and mammography examinations
is able to perform a mammography examination in a patient-oriented way
takes factors related to image quality and radiation exposure into consideration in mammography examinations
understands the general radiation protection principles in mammography examinations to ensure the radiographer’s and the patient’s safety
can evaluate image quality in accordance with good image criteria
is able to carry out the necessary preparations for ultrasound and mammography examinations
can apply their knowledge base in asepsis and prepare a sterile table for a procedure
knows the principles of social sustainability in the clinical pathway of a breast cancer patient
can guide the patient in mammography and ultrasound examinations, taking individual needs and diversity into consideration
can support the patient when taking samples
knows the basic anatomy and physiology of the mammary gland
knows the clinical pathway of a breast cancer patient and understands the importance of early diagnostics
knows the principles of safe sampling
knows the principles of handling laboratory samples
recognises the organs in the abdominal region using ultrasound

Content

Contents:
The physical and technical basics of ultrasound imaging and mammography equipment
Clinical laboratory tests and handling of laboratory samples
Clinical mammography examinations and breast cancer screening and procedures
The most common ultrasound examinations and procedures
Clinical pathway of the breast cancer patient and early diagnostics
Guiding the patient in mammography and ultrasound examinations
Social sustainability in breast cancer diagnostics
Quality assurance in ultrasound and mammography examinations
Evaluating mammogram and ultrasound image quality
Anatomy of the mammary gland
Mammography and ultrasound training at the UAS, 1 credit

Prerequisites

Anatomy and physiology 5 credits
Plain imaging examinations, 10 credits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.