Patient in plain imaging examinations (10 ECTS)

Objective

Student
- is able to explain and report the basic principles of plain imaging examinations
- is able to perform plain x-ray examinations of thorax and bones
-masters the evaluation process of x-rays taking into account factors associated to image quality, dose optimization and data protection
- is familiar with the basic principles of functioning of plain imaging, panoramic imaging and bone density measurement devices

Content

Basic principles and procedure of performing imaging examinations
Plain imaging, panoramic imaging and bone density measurement devices
Quality of digital image and dose optimization
Technical quality control
Clinical practice and simulation of imaging examinations in own institute (7 ECTS)

Materials

Tuition in Finnish
Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lecture
Laboratory instruction
Guided assignments

Employer connections

In school there will be 4 ects training of plain imaging examinations.

Exam schedules

The dead line of the technology assignments agreed during the lessons,

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

10 credits = 270 hours students works

Content scheduling

n/a

Further information

To be announed

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See a separate framework for evaluation.
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria novice/beginner, competent/intermediate level and expert are used

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam
Technology assignment
Skills demostration
Continuous assessment
A repetitive assignment on X ray equipment on Moodle

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Basics of radiographer’s professionalism
Anatomy, physiology and patophysiology
Safety culture in health care