Professionalism among radiographers (10 cr)

Objective

The student
recognises the history and developments of the radiographer’s profession
is familiar with the various work environments and job opportunities of the radiographer
is familiar with the dimensions of patient safety in the world of work and in the radiographer’s profession
is familiar with the dimensions of patient safety in the world of work and in the radiographer’s profession
knows the basics of working ergonomically and is able to apply this knowledge in clinic
knows the usual safety precautions in aseptic techniques and is able to apply this knowledge in the
knows the ethical foundation and the code of conduct in the radiographer’s work
recognises the process of their personal professional development and is able to describe aims related to their studies and professional development
knows the basic principles of evidence-based radiography
knows the basics of sustainability in the radiographer’s work
knows how to work safely in radiography in clinic
knows how to act responsibly as a member of a student group
is familiar with the principles of safe operation of native imaging equipment and knows how to apply this knowledge
understands their responsibility as a user of radiography equipment
knows the key principles of radiography

Content

History and future of the radiographer’s work
Various work environments of the radiographer
Patient safety and safety culture in radiography and radiotherapy
Aseptic techniques and prevention of infections in the radiographer’s work
Occupational safety in the radiographer’s work
Working ergonomically and safe patient transfers in the radiographer’s work
Introduction to radiography
Safe use of an X-ray machine
Introduction to the ethics of radiography work
Cultural awareness and multiculturalism in the radiographer’s work
Introduction to sustainability in radiography
Orientation into the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence in radiography
Orientation into evidence-based radiography
Professional expertise of the radiography student

Location and time

Opetuskerrat on merkitty lukujärjestykseen.
Työelämäviikko on 30.9.-4-10.2024. Työelämäviikolla on pakollinen läsnäolo.
Laboraatio-opetus on pakollista. Opiskelija osallistuu oman pienryhmänsä laboraatio-opetukseen (A-D)

Materials

Moodle is used in this course https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=4082

Teaching methods

Opinnot koostuvat:
aktivoivat luennot ja oppimistehtävät
laboraatioharjoittelu Myllypuron kampuksella
työelämäviikko (tutkinto-opiskelijat)
kirjallinen yksilötyö
portfoliotyöskentely
itsenäinen opiskelu
ryhmä- ja vertaistyöskentely

Employer connections

Työelämäviikko 30.9.-4.10.2024
Tutkinto-opiskelijat suorittavat työelämäviikon pakollisena osana opintojaksoa.
Avoimen väylän opiskelijat suorittavat osan työelmäviikosta kuvantamisyksikössä ja tekevät lisäksi korvaavan tehtävän.

Completion alternatives

Opintojaksoa ei voi suorittaa valinnaisella tavalla.

Student workload

1 ECTS equals 27 hours of student´s work.
Clinical practice equals 40 hours of student´s work (8 hours/day, mon-fri)
Course includes mandatory classes.
Student is supposed to plan and schedule time for independent studying.

Further information

Learning assignments must be submitted by the given time.
Group tasks cannot be completed as individual tasks.
Please note that successful completion of the Basics of Professional Activities of Radiographers course is a prerequisite for participation in the course Plain X-ray Examinations 10 ECTS.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course is evaluated fai/pass.