Patient in plain imaging examinations (10 cr)

Objective

The students
* can explain to the patient how plain imaging examinations are performed
* can perform imaging examinations of the lungs and the commonest skeletal parts
* can evaluate the clinical image quality
* are able to optimise the dose in plain imaging examinations
* are familiar with the operating principles of plain imaging, panoramic tomography
and bone density measurement equipment

Content

General principles and implementation of plain imaging examinations
Plain imaging, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
Clinical image quality and dose optimisation
Practical plain imaging examination training at the UAS (7 ECTS)

Location and time

Autumn 2024

Materials

Tuition in Finnish
Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lecture
Laboratory instruction
Guided assignments

Employer connections

In school there will be 7 ects training of plain imaging examinations.

Exam schedules

The dead line of the technology assignments agreed during the lessons,

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

10 credits = 270 hours students works

Content scheduling

n/a

Further information

To be announed

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

Exam
Technology assignment
Skills demostration
Continuous assessment
A repetitive assignment on X ray equipment on Moodle

Qualifications

Prior competence
Basics of radiographer's professional work 15 ECTS