Ultrasound and Mammography ExaminationsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Student
understands the physical and instrumental foundations of ultrasound imaging and mammography
understands the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence applications in ultrasound imaging and mammography examinations
is able to carry out mammography examinations in a patient-oriented manner
take into account factors related to image quality and radiation exposure in mammography
understands the general radiation protection principles in mammography to ensure the safety of radiation workers and patients
is able to evaluate image quality according to the criteria of a good image
will be able to make the necessary preparations for procedures related to ultrasound and mammography examinations
is able to apply the knowledge base of asepsis and is able to prepare a sterile procedure table
know the principles of social sustainability in the treatment path of breast cancer patients
will be able to guide the patient in mammography and ultrasound examinations, taking into account individuality and diversity
is able to support the patient in the sampling situation
knows the basic anatomy and physiology of the mammary glands
knows the treatment path of breast cancer patients and understands the importance of early diagnosis
knows the principles of safe sampling
knows the principles of processing laboratory samples
identifies organs in the abdominal area using ultrasound

Content

Physical and instrumental bases of ultrasound imaging and mammography equipment
Clinical laboratory examinations and handling of laboratory samples
Clinical mammography examinations and breast cancer screening examinations and procedures
The most common ultrasound examinations and procedures
Treatment path and early diagnostics of breast cancer patients
Guiding the patient in mammography and ultrasound
Social sustainability in breast cancer diagnosis
Quality assurance in ultrasound and mammography examinations
Mammography and ultrasound training at school 1 ects

Qualifications

Basics of the radiographer’s profession 10 ECTS, Plain X-ray examinations 10 ECTS