Radiography and Radiotherapy: SXM25S2
Code: SXM25S2
- Degree title
- Radiographer
- Credits
- 210 ects
- Duration
- 3.5 years (210 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The Radiography and Radiotherapy degree curriculum provides students with a flexible pathway to progress in their studies. The radiographer studies include studies in patient safety, radiation use, medical imaging, radiotherapy, nursing and medical therapy. The curriculum is designed so that students study 30 credits per semester. In addition to the professional studies, the course includes 5 credits of electives, 5 credits of professional studies, 10 credits of innovation studies and 15 credits of thesis.
The learning is based on situations and problems arising from professional practice, to which evidence-based solutions are sought. The curriculum is designed to be multi-disciplinary. Courses are delivered through online, face-to-face, workshop and simulation learning. Supervised internships are an essential part of the degree. The majority of the placements are carried out in health care imaging radiotherapy and isotope units. Learning is supported by laboratory and simulation learning. The internship is 77 credits.
The curriculum takes into account the national and international competence requirements of radiographers, as well as future competence needs. It emphasises student-centred and learning and competence-based thinking. The competence objectives tell students what competences are expected of them and help them to assess their own learning. In learning, students are responsible for their own learning. During their studies, students' competences are assessed in the areas of professional knowledge and skills, ethics, multiculturalism, internationalisation, sustainability and proactive development. Students will be equipped for continuous competence development and further studies
The competency-based curriculum allows for student mobility within and between higher education institutions. It also facilitates the recognition and validation of prior learning (AHOT) and the comparison of qualifications obtained in different countries. The curriculum includes home internationalisation. In addition, students can study in international exchanges, joint studies between English and Finnish degree programmes or in open international online environments. Some of the studies in the curriculum may also be conducted in English.
Development
The basis for the curriculum has been presented to the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board discussed the development of the degree in radiography and radiotherapy and the perspectives of working life on 27.11.2024.
Further information
The curriculum is new and made 3.12.2024. OPS. From SXM24S1 the following courses have been copied: Anatomy and physiology, Basics of Medical Physics and Mathematics, Safe usage of medical radiation, Patient care and pharmacological treatment in clinical radiography, Professional Communication and English, Basic Skills for Research and Development Work, Clinical practice in radiographic examinations I, Radiation safe practice in acute imaging, Clinical practice in radiographic examinations III, Clinical practice in radiographic examinations IV, Planning of the Thesis Work, Implementation of the Thesis Work, Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
A section on Artificial Intelligence and Information Security is included in the Learning and Study Skills.
U!REKA XX00FW79 Sustainability in the European Urban Environment is integrated in the course Fundamentals of the Radiographer's Professional Practice.
Head of degree program Heli Patanen is in charge of the curriculum
Programme coordinator Tanja Kaipiainen administrates the curriculum
Objective
The diploma in radiography and radiotherapy is equivalent to EQF6. The Radiography and Radiotherapy curriculum takes into account the Radiation Act 859/2018, the Government Decree on Ionising Radiation 1034/2018 (Government 2018b) and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on Ionising Radiation 1044/2018 (Government 2018a) as well as international recommendations.
Radiographers can work responsibly in medical imaging, radiotherapy, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine units. The radiographer is responsible for patient safety and contributes to the development of activities.
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| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | Autumn 2028 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 | 1. / 2028 | 2. / 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 210 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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