Opinto-opas

Objective

The student
- explains the structure and principles of imaging and radiotherapy service organizations
- internalizes safety culture associated to radiographers work
- has competence in the basics of mathematics and clinical physics
- becomes familiar with the basic functioning of X-ray equipment and learns how to use it
- understands the fundamentals of imaging examinations and the relevant legislation that regulates radiographers’ work
- is familiar with the basic concepts of clinical radiography

Content

History of radiographer's profession and the basic concepts of clinical radiography
Research and care process of clinical radiography
The relevant legislation that regulates radiographers’ work
Mathematics and physics
Patient data systems, patient data documentation and privacy protection
Basics of radiographic imaging
Clinical practice 5 ECTS credits including 1,5 ECTS credits of working life

Location and time

autumn 2019

Materials

Learning material on Moodle: https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=226

Teaching methods

Guided assignments
Small group tutorial
Laboratory rehearsals
Workplace training
Project learning
Seminar
Exam

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Mathematics assignment dead line agreed later
Technology exam 28.11.2019.
Re-exams SU202001, SU202003

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Mathematics and physics 40 h
Laboration
Project work
work in moodle
Practice in work 1,5 credits

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

N/A
The studies in mathematic and physics start with reviews on things learned previously and will end up to the fundamental understanding of the x ray device.
There is a separate exam on radiation physics and x ray device.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See a separate framework for evaluation.
When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for novice/beginner is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.

Assessment methods and criteria

N/A

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Preparedness in learning and studying
As a professional in social- and health care