Patient in computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examinationLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

The student
- knows the principles of computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging from the viewpoint of physics and equipment used
- is able to act safely in MRI examinations with different kinds of patient groups and knows the principles governing the safe use of MRI enhancement media
- knows computer tomography and MRI examinations' range of usage
- understands the meaning of multiprofessional action and her/his own responsibility in patient care
- is able to guide patients in MRI and computer tomography examinations
- is able to perform radiation-hygienic computer tomography examinations to different patient groups
- is familiar with the most important anatomical structures of the head and abdomen and their functioning

Content

Magnetic resonance imaging equipment and image creation
Computer tomography equipment and image creation
Computer tomography and MRI examitantions and range of usage
Technical side of imaging and image quality optimization
Safe working in computer tomography and MRI examinations
Contrast media agents and enhancement media used in MRI
Support and guidance of different kinds of patient groups concerning examinations
Neurological, psychiatric and claustrophobic patients
Dose optimization in computer tomography examinations
Advanced anatomy I
Radiology III

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Safe usage of medical radiation
Nursing in clinical radiography

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See a separate framework for evaluation.
When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.