Patient in ultrasound and mammography examinations and interventionsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
- understands the operating principles and physics of ultrasound equipment
- is able to take part in common ultrasound examinations and interventions in a customer-oriented way
- has theoretical preparedness for performing mammography examinations applying the principles of radiation safety and patient centredness
- knows the anatomy and functioning of the chest and neck region
- gets practice in locating anatomical structures in the neck and abdomen region

Content

Advanced anatomy III
Operating principles and physics of ultrasound and mammography equipment
Most common ultrasound examinations and ultrasound supervised interventions
Performing and documenting mammography examinations
Quality assurance
Mammography practice at the premises of the University of Applied Sciences (UAS) 1 ETCS
Ultrasound practice at UAS premises 2 ECTS, usage of ultrasound equipment and anatomical structures

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Advanced anatomy I and II

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See a separate framework for evaluation.
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria novice/beginner, competent/intermediate level and expert are used

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.