Ultrasound and Mammography Examinations (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Objectives:
The radiography student
understands the physical and technical basics of ultrasound imaging and mammography examinations
is able to perform a mammography examination in a patient-oriented way
takes factors related to image quality and radiation exposure into consideration in mammography examinations
understands the general radiation protection principles in mammography examinations to ensure the radiographer’s and the patient’s safety
can evaluate image quality in accordance with good image criteria
is able to carry out the necessary preparations for ultrasound and mammography examinations
can apply their knowledge base in asepsis and prepare a sterile table for a procedure
knows the principles of social sustainability in the clinical pathway of a breast cancer patient
can guide the patient in mammography and ultrasound examinations, taking individual needs and diversity into consideration
can support the patient when taking samples
knows the basic anatomy and physiology of the mammary gland
knows the clinical pathway of a breast cancer patient and understands the importance of early diagnostics
knows the principles of safe sampling
knows the principles of handling laboratory samples
recognises the organs in the abdominal region using ultrasound

Content

Contents:
The physical and technical basics of ultrasound imaging and mammography equipment
Clinical laboratory tests and handling of laboratory samples
Clinical mammography examinations and breast cancer screening and procedures
The most common ultrasound examinations and procedures
Clinical pathway of the breast cancer patient and early diagnostics
Guiding the patient in mammography and ultrasound examinations
Social sustainability in breast cancer diagnostics
Quality assurance in ultrasound and mammography examinations
Evaluating mammogram and ultrasound image quality
Anatomy of the mammary gland
Mammography and ultrasound training at the UAS, 1 credit

Prerequisites

Anatomy and physiology 5 credits
Plain imaging examinations, 10 credits

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.

Location and time

Autum 2025

Learning materials and recommended literature

Tuition in Finnish
Material on Moodle

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

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

Student workload

5 x 27 h

Content scheduling

Anatomy 0,5 cr
Laboratory examinations 0.5 cr
Equipment 0.5 cr
Ultrasound procedures 1.5 cr
Mammography 2 cr

Further information for students

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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