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Patient in computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examination (10 ECTS)

Code: SX00CU19-3004

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2019 - 15.12.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.03.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 ECTS
Virtual portion
4 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus and online
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Rehabilitation and Examination
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
Radiography and Radiotherapy
No reservations found for implementation SX00CU19-3004!

Objective

The student
- knows the principles of computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging from the viewpoint of physics and equipment used
- is able to act safely in MRI examinations with different kinds of patient groups and knows the principles governing the safe use of MRI enhancement media
- knows computer tomography and MRI examinations' range of usage
- understands the meaning of multiprofessional action and her/his own responsibility in patient care
- is able to guide patients in MRI and computer tomography examinations
- is able to perform radiation-hygienic computer tomography examinations to different patient groups
- is familiar with the most important anatomical structures of the head and abdomen and their functioning

Content

Magnetic resonance imaging equipment and image creation
Computer tomography equipment and image creation
Computer tomography and MRI examitantions and range of usage
Technical side of imaging and image quality optimization
Safe working in computer tomography and MRI examinations
Contrast media agents and enhancement media used in MRI
Support and guidance of different kinds of patient groups concerning examinations
Neurological, psychiatric and claustrophobic patients
Dose optimization in computer tomography examinations
Advanced anatomy I
Radiology III

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See a separate framework for evaluation.
When evaluating the competences, the evaluation criteria for competent/intermediate level is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Safe usage of medical radiation
Nursing in clinical radiography

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