Plain X-ray examinationsLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

Student
will be able to explain the importance of patient guidance in imaging studies
is able to plan and implement a patient guidance situation for native imaging
is able to explain the implementation principles of native X-ray examinations
is able to plan and carry out X-ray examinations of the lungs and more general skeletal areas
is able to justify their actions from the point of view of radiation safety
knows the evaluation criteria of native X-ray examinations and applies them in their operations
knows the principles of dose optimization and is able to apply them in native X-ray examinations
is able to explain the operating principles of native X-ray, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
is able to act responsibly in laboratory work and as a member of a group
takes into account factors related to image quality and radiation exposure in native X-ray examinations
understands the general principles of radiation protection in native X-ray examinations to ensure the safety of radiation workers and patients

Content

Patient guidance in native X-ray examinations
General principles of the native X-ray examination process
Design and implementation of native X-ray examinations
Evaluation of native X-ray examinations
Structure and function of native X-ray, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
Digital imaging and receptor technology
Clinical image quality and dose optimisation
Practicing native X-ray examinations at school

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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