Basics of the radiographer’s profession (10 cr)

Objective

Student
identifies the history and development of radiographers' work
is familiar with the different operating environments and job opportunities of radiographers
is familiar with the dimensions of patient safety in working life and radiographer work
knows the principles of occupational safety in the work of radiographers
knows the basics of ergonomic work and is able to apply their knowledge in laboratories
knows the usual precautions of asepsis and is able to apply their knowledge in laboratories
knows the ethical basis and ethical operating principles of radiographers' work
recognizes the process of their own professional development and is able to describe the goals related to their own studies and professional development
knows the basic principles of evidence-based radiography
knows the basics of sustainable development in the work of radiographers
will be able to operate safely in the laboratory facilities of the degree
is able to act responsibly as a member of a student group
knows the principles of safe use of native imaging equipment and is able to apply their knowledge

U!REKA
After completing the course the student
- is aware of the planetary ecological boundaries, climate change and biodiversity loss.
- understands the three dimensions of sustainable development as a systemic whole and can argue the interdependencies between them.
- is aware of the European regulations related to digital and green transition.
- is able to identify the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and how the goals are promoted within U!REKA cities.
- is aware of the sustainability focus within U!REKA European University Alliance.

Content

History and future of the profession of radiographer
Radiographers' different working environments
Patient safety and safety culture in radiography and radiotherapy
Aseptics and infection control in the work of a radiographer
Occupational safety in the work of radiographers
Ergonomic working, safe patient transfers in radiographers' work
Introduction to the Use of Radiation
Safe use of X-ray equipment
Introduction to the ethics of radiography work
Culturally conscious radiographer's work and cultural sensitivity in radiographers' work
Introduction to Sustainability in Radiography
Professional expertise of radiographer students
Sustainability in a European Urban Environment 1 ECTS (U!REKA)
1. Awareness of the values and mindset behind the sustainability shift
2. Sustainability: systemicity and the ecological planetary boundaries
3. Ecological, social and economic sustainability
4. EU regulations related to digital and green transition
5. Sustainable development in European cities, case studies

Location and time

Course take place during The Fall 2025.

Materials

Moodle is used in this course.

Teaching methods

Course includes:
Lectures and Assignments
Guided Clinical Placement
Laboratory work at Myllypuro Campus

Employer connections

Työelämään tutustuminen on viikolla 40.
Tutkinto-opiskelijat suorittavat työelämäjakson pakollisena osana opintojaksoa ja tekevät työeämään tutustumiseen liittyvän itsenäisen tehtävän.
Avoimen väylän opiskelijat tekevät työelämään liittyvän itsenäisen tehtävän.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to do.

Student workload

Suomeksi
1 op = 27 tuntia
Työelämäjakso 2 päivää, 8 tunnin työpäivät.
Laboraatioissa on pakollinen läsnäolo oman ryhmän tunneilla.
Opiskelijan tulee suunnitella tehtävien tekemiseen ja itsenäiseen opiskeluun kuluva aika.

Further information

Oppimistehtävät tulee palauttaa annettuun ajankohtaan mennessä. Myöhässä palautettuja tehtäviä ei huomioida eikä arvioida.
Ryhmätehtäviä ei voi suorittaa yksilötehtävinä.
Huomioithan, että Röntgenhoitajan ammatillisen toiminnan perusteet -opintojakson suorittaminen hyväksytysti on ennakkoedellytys opintojaksolle Natiiviröntgentutkimukset 10 op osallistumiselle.

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 fail/pass.

Objective

Student
identifies the history and development of radiographers' work
is familiar with the different operating environments and job opportunities of radiographers
is familiar with the dimensions of patient safety in working life and radiographer work
knows the principles of occupational safety in the work of radiographers
knows the basics of ergonomic work and is able to apply their knowledge in laboratories
knows the usual precautions of asepsis and is able to apply their knowledge in laboratories
knows the ethical basis and ethical operating principles of radiographers' work
recognizes the process of their own professional development and is able to describe the goals related to their own studies and professional development
knows the basic principles of evidence-based radiography
knows the basics of sustainable development in the work of radiographers
will be able to operate safely in the laboratory facilities of the degree
is able to act responsibly as a member of a student group
knows the principles of safe use of native imaging equipment and is able to apply their knowledge

U!REKA
After completing the course the student
- is aware of the planetary ecological boundaries, climate change and biodiversity loss.
- understands the three dimensions of sustainable development as a systemic whole and can argue the interdependencies between them.
- is aware of the European regulations related to digital and green transition.
- is able to identify the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and how the goals are promoted within U!REKA cities.
- is aware of the sustainability focus within U!REKA European University Alliance.

Content

History and future of the profession of radiographer
Radiographers' different working environments
Patient safety and safety culture in radiography and radiotherapy
Aseptics and infection control in the work of a radiographer
Occupational safety in the work of radiographers
Ergonomic working, safe patient transfers in radiographers' work
Introduction to the Use of Radiation
Safe use of X-ray equipment
Introduction to the ethics of radiography work
Culturally conscious radiographer's work and cultural sensitivity in radiographers' work
Introduction to Sustainability in Radiography
Professional expertise of radiographer students
Sustainability in a European Urban Environment 1 ECTS (U!REKA)
1. Awareness of the values and mindset behind the sustainability shift
2. Sustainability: systemicity and the ecological planetary boundaries
3. Ecological, social and economic sustainability
4. EU regulations related to digital and green transition
5. Sustainable development in European cities, case studies