Clinical Radiography Science (5 cr)
Code: S000EV41-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
06.09.2022 - 11.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Rehabilitation and Examination
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Care Diagnostics
Teachers
- Eija Metsälä
- Sanna Törnroos
Teacher in charge
Eija Metsälä
Groups
-
S2522S6BMaster's Degree Programme in Health Care Diagnostics - Clinical Radiography Services
Objective
The purpose of the course is that the student is able to apply features of clinical radiography science to one’s own clinical decision making.
The student
- applies dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
- is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
- is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
- is able to compare how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.
Content
Contents
- Science paradigm and its components
- Paradigm – methodological approaches
- The continuum between paradigm and research methods
- Clinical radiography science – development, paradigm, knowledge of interests
- Evidence-based radiography as a concept
Location and time
Autumn semester 2022
Materials
Ramlaul, A. (edit) 2020. Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies. Springer
Metsälä & Fridell 2018. 2018. Insights into the methodology of radiography science. Radiography 24(4):e105–e108.
Törnroos et al. 2022. Identification of research priorities of radiography science – A modified Delphi study in Europe. Nursing & Health Sciences. article in press. DOI:10.1111/nhs.12938
Törnroos et al. 2021. Phenomena of radiography science - A scoping review, Radiography (2021), vol 27 (4): 1231-1240. https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.07.005
Teaching methods
Lectures
Reflective questions in Moodle
Independent work
Employer connections
N/A
Exam schedules
N/A
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
5 x 27 hours of students work
Content scheduling
N/A
Further information
Seminar 11.10 at 10.30-11.45 and 12.15-14.00
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student
understands the meaning of scientific paradigm for her/his own argumentation.
understands the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
understands how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student
applies dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
is able to compare how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
applies all the dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
is able to analyse how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.
Assessment methods and criteria
Reflective questions
Essay and presentation in seminar
Participation
Prerequisites
Radiographer bachelor level studies 210 ECTS
Further information
Mandatory study unit for students with radiography background