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Safe usage of medical radiation (5 cr)

Code: SX00FO28-3001

General information


Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 08.12.2024

Timing

17.03.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Rehabilitation and Examination

Campus

Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

5 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Radiography and Radiotherapy

Groups

  • SXM24S1
    Radiografian ja sädehoidon tutkinto-ohjelma päivä

Objective

Objectives:
knows the basics of radiation biology
is able to choose the correct patient dose in plain imaging examinations
knows how to inform the patient about the radiation dose in a radiological examination
is familiar with the key legislation governing the use of medical radiation and can justify their actions based on the legislation
understands their professional responsibility in ensuring radiation safety
knows the basics of radiology in plain imaging examinations of the lungs and bones

Content

Radiation biology
Legislation of radiation safety
Patient doses
Radiology of bones and lung plain x-ray imaging

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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