Plain X-ray examinations (10 cr)
Code: SX00FZ71-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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01.12.2025 - 14.12.2025
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
- Timing
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07.01.2026 - 15.03.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 10 cr
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- School of Rehabilitation and Examination
- Campus
- Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 58
- Degree programmes
- Radiography and Radiotherapy
- Groups
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SXM25S2Radiografian ja sädehoidon tutkinto-ohjelma, monimuoto
- Course
- SX00FZ71
Objective
Student
will be able to explain the importance of patient guidance in imaging studies
is able to plan and implement a patient guidance situation for native imaging
is able to explain the implementation principles of native X-ray examinations
is able to plan and carry out X-ray examinations of the lungs and more general skeletal areas
is able to justify their actions from the point of view of radiation safety
knows the evaluation criteria of native X-ray examinations and applies them in their operations
knows the principles of dose optimization and is able to apply them in native X-ray examinations
is able to explain the operating principles of native X-ray, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
is able to act responsibly in laboratory work and as a member of a group
takes into account factors related to image quality and radiation exposure in native X-ray examinations
understands the general principles of radiation protection in native X-ray examinations to ensure the safety of radiation workers and patients
Content
Patient guidance in native X-ray examinations
General principles of the native X-ray examination process
Design and implementation of native X-ray examinations
Evaluation of native X-ray examinations
Structure and function of native X-ray, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
Digital imaging and receptor technology
Clinical image quality and dose optimisation
Practicing native X-ray examinations at school
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.
Objective
Student
will be able to explain the importance of patient guidance in imaging studies
is able to plan and implement a patient guidance situation for native imaging
is able to explain the implementation principles of native X-ray examinations
is able to plan and carry out X-ray examinations of the lungs and more general skeletal areas
is able to justify their actions from the point of view of radiation safety
knows the evaluation criteria of native X-ray examinations and applies them in their operations
knows the principles of dose optimization and is able to apply them in native X-ray examinations
is able to explain the operating principles of native X-ray, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
is able to act responsibly in laboratory work and as a member of a group
takes into account factors related to image quality and radiation exposure in native X-ray examinations
understands the general principles of radiation protection in native X-ray examinations to ensure the safety of radiation workers and patients
Content
Patient guidance in native X-ray examinations
General principles of the native X-ray examination process
Design and implementation of native X-ray examinations
Evaluation of native X-ray examinations
Structure and function of native X-ray, panoramic tomography and bone density measurement equipment
Digital imaging and receptor technology
Clinical image quality and dose optimisation
Practicing native X-ray examinations at school