Opinto-opas

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

Location and time

Aikataulu on lukujärjestyksessä.

Materials

Westbrook ym. 2011. MRI in practice.
STUK & TTL 2015. Henkilöstön hyvinvointia edistävät toimintatavat magneettikuvaustyössä.
Euclid Seeram 2015. Computed tomography: physical principles, clinical applications and quality control.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assignments
Lecture diaries
exams
Laboration

Student workload

Required resource is 270 h

Further information

Radiology lectures and seminars both assignments are mandatory.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams: Ct and mr / 0-5
Assignments of anatomya / acc-fail
Assignments of ct / acc-fail
Article seminari of ct /acc fail
Lecture diaries /acc - fal
MR Seminar /acc-fal
Assignment of mr: image optimization / 0-5

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Safe usage of medical radiation
Nursing in clinical radiography