Quality management and patient safety in radiographyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
understands the key legislation and concepts related to quality management in the work of radiographers
understands and is able to analyse the connection between quality management and patient safety
understands the importance and processes of self-assessment and clinical audits to improve patient safety and quality
understands the importance of reporting and handling deviations as part of patient safety and safety culture
is able to implement and analyse technical quality assurance
is able to explain the principles of radiation shielding of X-ray facilities
understand the role of radiographers in the quality management process
understands the use of AI applications to support quality management
analyses and compares patient safety practices in radiographers' work in an international context

Content

Regulations and key concepts related to the quality of healthcare and patient safety
Quality management in the use of medical radiation, assessment of practices and deviations, use of artificial intelligence in quality management
Technical quality assurance
Operating mode and radiation protection
International Activities 1 ECTS
Practical training at school 3 ECTS

Qualifications

Clinical practice in plain x-ray examinations 10 ECTS, Computed Tomography Examinations 5 ECTS