Patient in radiological interventions and examinations (5 cr)

Objective

The students
- acquire the skills for the commonest fluoroscopy examinations and procedures
- become familiar with patient preparation, observation during examination and
ensuring safety, including aftercare and guidance
- know aseptic methods and follow the principles of sterile working
- observe radiation safety (staff, patient, dose optimisation, radiation protection)
- know how to act and take responsibility in first aid and resuscitation situations
- understand circulatory anatomy and physiology
- know how to administer safe drug treatment in radiology interventions and examinations
- know how to take an ECG and knows the basics of interpreting the result

Content

Contents
Operation of fluoroscopy device
Fluoroscopy examinations and interventions
Angiography examinations and interventions
Radiology III
Anatomy III
Aseptic operation in radiological examinations and interventions
Radiation protection in fluoroscopy examinations and interventions
Sudden changes in the patient's vitals
Preparedness for emergency care and teamwork in resuscitation
Implementation, assessment and recording of safe intravenous drug treatment
Emergency resuscitation and patient monitoring equipment
ECG interpretation
Practical training at the UAS 2 ECTS

Location and time

08.01.2024 - 17.03.2024

Materials

Sequeiros ym. (edit.) Kliininen radiologia (2017) - chapter Toimenpideradiologia
www.cirse.org: Clinical Practice Manual 2021
Teacher shows other literature.
Fair treatment recommendations on the subject
Endovascular procedure workbook for labs
Physics material on Moodle

It is not allowed to use or distribute any tasks, assignments or MATERIALS
in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with
the teacher's personal permission

Teaching methods

Pre order Tasks
Interactive lectures
Assignment based learning
Laboratory instructions, guided assignments at school
Simulations

Employer connections

Practical training at school 2 cr

Exam schedules

Exam 29.2.2024 (radiography and clinical nursing). Possibility to retake the exam if the grade is failed (grade 0). The re-examinations will be held at the general examination sessions as agreed.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 h

Further information

Theory classes, simulation and laboratory work are compulsory. Sick leave is compensated according to the teacher's instructions.

You should wear work clothes in the laboratories.

Before the start of the course, students will possible make a preliminary assignments.
Students must confirm their attendance for a course implementation by being present when tuition begins or in another manner agreed with the lecturer; for example, by returning the first course assignment. Students who are unable to attend the first teaching session due to illness may also confirm their attendance by informing the lecturer of this in advance.

Learning assignments returned after dead line will lower your course grade.

If the student has individualized educational support / study arrangements, shall this student contact the teacher of the course immediately after the end of the registration period (or latest before the start of the course.)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Radiography and Nursing exams are graded separately on a scale of 0-5.
Individual and group assignments will be graded on a rejected, should be supplemented, accepted - scale.

Qualifications

Prerequisite studies:
Nursing in clinical radiography
Safe usage of medical radiation
Patient in ultrasound and mammography examinations and interventions