Plain X-ray examinations (10 ECTS)

Objective

Objectives:
The student
can explain the importance of patient guidance in imaging examinations
can plan and implement patient guidance for a plain imaging examination
can explain the principles of conducting plain imaging examinations
can plan and conduct imaging examinations of the lungs and the most common examinations of skeletal parts
can justify their actions from the perspective of radiation safety
knows the basics of evaluating plain imaging examinations and applies them in their activities
knows the principles of dose optimisation and can apply them in plain imaging examinations
can explain how plain imaging, panoramic tomography and bone densitometry equipment works
knows how to act responsibly in laboratory work and as a member of a group
takes factors related to image quality and radiation exposure into consideration in plain imaging examinations
understands the general radiation protection principles in plain imaging examinations to ensure the radiographer’s and the patient’s safety

Content

Contents:
Patient guidance in plain imaging examinations
General principles of plain imaging examinations
Planning and conducting plain imaging examinations
Evaluation of plain imaging examinations
Structure and operation of plain imaging, panoramic tomography and bone densitometry equipment
Digital imaging and receptor techniques
Clinical image quality and dose optimisation
Practicing plain imaging examinations at the UAS

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Tuition in Finnish
Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lecture
Laboratory instruction
Guided assignments

Employer connections

In school there will be 7 ects training of plain imaging examinations.

Exam schedules

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

Competence demonstration test and reruns: 6.-10.10.2025. The screen test is renewed 2 times.

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

There are no alternative ways of completing the course.

Student workload

10 credits = 270 hours students works

Content scheduling

n/a

Further information

Laboratories and demonstration of competence are compulsory.
You must complete a native workbook in advance when you come to the lab.
The native workbook will be checked before the competency tests.
The native workbook can be done electronically or printed on paper.
Laboratories at school in small groups, work clothes and work shoes at the lab. Small Groups A to D.

Pre-information requirements
The completion of the Anatomy and Physiology course is a prerequisite for acceptance of the course.
The completion of the X-ray nurse's basics of professional activity course is a prerequisite for acceptance of the course.

The student must confirm his/her participation in the implementation of the course by being present at the beginning of the semester or in another manner agreed upon with the lecturer. If a student is unable to attend the first teaching session due to illness, vo confirms its participation by informing the lecturer in advance.

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.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Technology assignment, Moodle task (hyv/hyl), feedback in connection with Moodle task
Imaging task (HYV/HYL)
Photo criteria pair task (HYV/HYL); feedback in connection with presentations
Continuous assessment
Review of X-ray equipment in Moodle (HYV/HYL)
Skills demonstration test (0-5)

Qualifications

Learning and Study Skills 5 credits, Basics of the radiographer’s profession, 10 credits, Anatomy and physiology 5 credits