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Safe usage of medical radiation (5 cr)

Code: SX00EA60-3005

General information


Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 11.12.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
13.03.2023 - 22.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Rehabilitation and Examination
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
Tuomas Vuokko
Luennoitsija Terveysala
Pia-Marja Vähäkangas
Teacher in charge
Pia-Marja Vähäkangas
Groups
SXM22S1
Radiografian ja sädehoidon tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Course
SX00EA60

Implementation has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 25 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 18.04.2023 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Säteilyturvallisuuden oppimistehtävät 1-2_Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
MPB4004 Oppimistila
Thu 20.04.2023 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
ST oppimistehtävät 3-4_Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
MPB4004 Oppimistila
Fri 21.04.2023 time 11:30 - 15:00
(3 h 30 min)
Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
Mon 24.04.2023 time 12:00 - 14:30
(2 h 30 min)
ST oppimistehtävät 5-6_Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
MPB4004 Oppimistila
Wed 26.04.2023 time 11:30 - 14:00
(2 h 30 min)
Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
Wed 03.05.2023 time 09:00 - 11:00
(2 h 0 min)
Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
MPB3024 Rtg-kuvantarkastus
MPB3020 RTG-1
MPB3021 RTG-2
Wed 03.05.2023 time 12:00 - 14:00
(2 h 0 min)
Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
MPB3024 Rtg-kuvantarkastus
MPB3020 RTG-1
MPB3021 RTG-2
Tue 16.05.2023 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
ETÄNÄ_ST oppimistehtävät 5-6_Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
Tue 16.05.2023 time 12:30 - 16:00
(3 h 30 min)
Etäluento_Pakollinen_Radiologian luento_Teams_Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3006, Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
Wed 17.05.2023 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
ETÄNÄ_ TRadiologia luento 2_Pakollineneams_Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3006, Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
Mon 22.05.2023 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
ST moodle tentti_Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3006, Lääketieteellisen säteilyn turvallinen käyttö SX00EA60-3005
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The students
* know the basics of radiation biology and apply the knowledge base to their activities
* are familiar with the key legislation governing the use of medical radiation and know how to apply this knowledge base
in their work
* understand their responsibility in ensuring radiation safety
* understand the radiology of the lungs and bones
* are able to apply evidence-based data
* are able to choose the correct patient dose in plain imaging examination

Content

The effects of radiation and their identification
Stochastic and deterministic effects of radiation
Radiation risk assessment and communication
Key legislation governing the use of medical radiation
Radiation safety in the workplace
Optimised use of radiation
Determination, evaluation and analysis of patient doses
Radiology I (lung and skeleton)

Location and time

n/a

Materials

Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lecture
Tutorials
Group/individual assignment

Employer connections

n/a

Exam schedules

n/a

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours students works

Content scheduling

15 credits= Theory studies 6 credits and 9 credits clinical training

Further information

Patient dose calculation is carried out during the clinical practice
There is also a short lecture kit for statistics mathematics besides the dose calculation lecture
Presence in Dose calculation instruction and summary session are mandatory. Compulsory attendance is required.
Presence in seminars is mandatory.
The results of the yield calculation are reported to a trainee site that can use the information for their own quality assurance

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria
0–5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced and expert level are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Seminar
Peer evaluation
Dose calculation task
Exam
Lectures of radiologia 1

Qualifications

Prior competence
Professionalism among radiographers 15 ECTS

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