Patient in ultrasound and mammography examinations and interventions (5 cr)

Objective

The students
- understand the physical and technical basics of ultrasound imaging and mammography examination
- are able to perform mammography in a patient-oriented way and in accordance with good image criteria
- know the necessary preparations for ultrasound and mammography examinations
- are able to guide the patient in ultrasound examinations and procedures
- are able to work in a team to carry out ultrasound examinations and procedures
- are able to handle laboratory samples appropriately
- are familiar with the anatomical structures and basic principles of operation of the thorax and abdomen
- understand the clinical pathway of a breast cancer patient

Content

Advanced anatomy I
The physical and technical basics of ultrasound imaging and mammography equipment
Clinical laboratory tests and handling of laboratory samples
Mammography examinations and related procedures
Commonest ultrasound examinations and related procedures
Quality assurance in ultrasound and mammography examinations
Evaluation of mammography image quality, and dose optimisation
Mammography and ultrasound training at the UAS 1 ECTS

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

Tuition in Finnish
Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Anatomy
Breast Imaging and ultrasound equipment, examinations and patient care
Lectures, seminar, laboratory work, assignment.
Cl. Lab.exam.: lectures in Zoom, learning 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.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

The dead line on mammography and ultrasonic technique assignment agreed before or during the lessons
Mammo and Ultrasound seminar

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

Laborations can't be done in alternative way
Seminar can´t be done in alternative way.

Student workload

5 x 27 h

Content scheduling

Anatomy 1 cr
Laboratory examinations 0.5 cr
Equipment 0.5 cr
Ultrasound procedures 1.5 cr
Mammography 1.5 cr

Further information

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

Lecturer can record lectures in this course. Recordings will be set in Moodle platform

Instructions on the use of artificial intelligence during the course are given separately. Students should familiarise themselves with Metropolia's AI guidelines and follow them in their study attainments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Mammography and ultrasonic technique assignment (approved/failed)
Seminar (0-5)
Clinical Laboratory examinations: learning assignment (app./ compl.)

Qualifications

Prerequisite studies:
Patient in plain imaging examinations 10 ECTS
Safe usage of medical radiation 5 ECTS
Nursing and drug treatment in clinical radiography: 10 ECTS