Patient in plain imaging examinationsLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The students
* can explain to the patient how plain imaging examinations are performed
* can perform imaging examinations of the lungs and the commonest skeletal parts
* can evaluate the clinical image quality
* are able to optimise the dose in plain imaging examinations
* are familiar with the operating principles of plain imaging, panoramic tomography
and bone density measurement equipment

Content

General principles and implementation of plain imaging examinations
Plain imaging, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
Clinical image quality and dose optimisation
Practical plain imaging examination training at the UAS (7 ECTS)

Qualifications

Prior competence
Basics of radiographer's professional work 15 ECTS

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria
0–5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced and expert level are applied.