Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will be oriented to studying at TAMK and will get to know the profession of a radiographer and versatile tasks in different operating environments.

After completion of the course, student:
• knows the general regulations of Tampere University of Applied Sciences and is familiar with their study environment
• knows how to use ICT
• can communicate understandably in interaction situations and write structurally and convincingly
• knows how the radiographer's profession has developed
• knows what the radiographer's profession contains in different environments
• knows the significance of guiding in different radiological examinations and care situations
• evaluates and developes his/her skills and learning methods

Content (course unit)

• regulations and mode of actions at TAMK
• writing formal text
• instructions for report writing
• communication in diverse working life situations
• the radiographer's profession before, now and in the future
• radiographer as an expert of the medical use of radiation: introductory period in imaging and/or radiotherapy
• guiding in radiological examinations or care situations of health care
• working life skills

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
• knows the different dimensions of work in the field of radiography
• can search for information as instructioned
• can write formal text related to the own field

Fail:
• does not know the different dimensions of work in the field of radiography
• cannot search for information as instructioned
• cannot write formal text related to the own field

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The core objectives of the course are to understand the main phenomena of mathematics, physics and radiation physics related to the work of a radiographer.

After completion of the course the student:
• masters the basic mathematical methods related to the needs of the education and working life
• knows the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity and can utilize the information in the equipment technique of the field of study
• knows the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• knows the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• knows the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• knows the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Content (course unit)

• basics of mathematics
• magnitude system of mechanics
• theory of wave motion and electricity
• principles of radiation physics
• measurement system and measuring methods of radiation physics
• x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can utilize basic mathematical methods related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can describe the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can describe the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can describe the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can describe the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can do basic mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can do mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can reasonably explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can reasonably explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can reasonably explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can reasonably explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching
Educational videos
Exercises
Teaching discussion

Learning materials

Material in Moodle

Student workload

The student's calculated workload: 4 ECTS = 108 h

Content scheduling

Mathematics 1 ects
Physics 1 ects
Radiation Physics 2 ects

Completion alternatives

-

Objectives (course unit)

This course provides essential knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, including the structure and function of the bones and joints, required by the radiographer.

After completing the course, the student:
• can use the main scientific names and terms of human anatomy and physiology
• knows the main features of the structure of organs and organ systems
• is aware of how the human body functions and is able to apply that knowledge in radiography and radiotherapy
• knows the anatomy of the skeleton and joints and is able to explain their structure and function
• can name the human bones and joints from x-ray images
• knows the structure and function of the nervous system

Content (course unit)

• the main scientific names and terms of human anatomy and physiology
• the heart, the circulatory system, the digestive system, the respiratory system and the internal organs
• the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system (bones, joints)
• the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system
• palpation practice

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can describe the functional parts of the human body and meanings of them
• can name some anatomical targets of the human musculoskeletal system and can use the main terms of physiology
• can partly describe the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can describe the structure of organs and organ systems
• can describe how the human body functions
• can name anatomical targets of the human musculoskeletal system and can use the main terms of physiology
• can describe the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can describe the structure of organs and organ systems versatilely
• can versatilely describe how the human body functions
• can name the anatomical targets of the human musculoskeletal system (including the small structures) and can use the main terms of physiology
• can describe the structure and function of the central and peripheral
nervous system versatilely

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course includes essential knowledge of the convential radiology of adults and child.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the most common x-ray examinations and the key concepts related to them
• knows the procedure of x-ray examination
• knows how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• knows the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• knows the image evaluation criteria, can evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• recognizes normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Content (course unit)

• x-ray examinations (thorax, skeleton, teeth) and the key concepts related to them
• the procedure of x-ray examination
• guidance of different-aged patients in x-ray examinations
• basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• radiology (thorax, skeleton, teeth)

Prerequisites (course unit)

• adequate knowledge about the anatomy of the human musculoskeletal system
• adequate knowledge about radiation physics and the technique of imaging

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can name some most common x-ray and key concepts related to them
• can name the procedure of x-ray examination
• can name how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• can name the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• can name the image evaluation criteria, can evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• can recognize some normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can name most common x-ray and key concepts related to them
• can explain the procedure of x-ray examination
• can explain how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• can explain the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• can name the image evaluation criteria, can evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• can recognize normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can name most common x-ray and key concepts related to them
• can reasonably explain the procedure of x-ray examination
• can reasonably explain how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• can reasonably explain the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• can name the image evaluation criteria, can reasonably evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• can recognize normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the basics of administration and the sectors of health care
-know the principles of management in imaging and radiotherapy units
-know the basic terms and conditions of employment
-know the methods of quality assurance and clinical audition
-know the basic concepts of health economics
-know the principles of service designing
-are aware of the significance of economy and entrepreneurship in health care

Content (course unit)

-Management and leadership
-Quality of service and evaluation of service
-Clinical audition
-Basics of terms and conditions of employment
-Structure of social and health services
-Legislations of patients rights
-Health economics
-Service design
-Entrepreneurship

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the principles of management in imaging and radiotherapy units
-can describe the methods of quality assurance and clinical audition in imaging and radiotherapy units
-has the basic knowledge of terms and conditions of employment, principles of entrepreneurship and complying with principles of customer service
-can name the basic concepts of health economics
-can describe the administration and the sectors of health care
-can describe the significance of entrepreneurship in health care
-has participated in the field trips and reflected on his/her learning

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can describe the significance of entrepreneurship in health care and more widely in society
-can describe the service chains of health care management
-can apply the basic knowledge of terms and conditions of employment, principles of entrepreneurship, complying with principles of customer service, quality management and health economics
-has participated in the field trips, showed interest and initiative during them and reflected on his/her learning versatilely

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can justify the significance of the economic operation with his/her own sphere of responsibilities
-can justify the significance of management to the functionality of the work community and team to promote the quality of care and services
-can justify his/her responsibility for the management of him/herself and for the developing of his/her own work life skills
-can analyse the wholeness of quality management
-can apply the basic knowledge of terms and conditions of employment, principles of entrepreneurship, complying with principles of customer service, quality management and health economics so that he/she can present justifiable development proposals
-has participated in the field trips, showed interest and initiative during them and reflected on his/her learning versatilely and has participated actively in the conversations

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

In clinical training, the student applies the knowledge and skills learned in theory to practice.

In the clinical training the student
• can, as members of the team, plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations (bone and body) related to the patient's care
• can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
• can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
• follow privacy protection procedures in their work
• is interested in his/her own learning about diagnostic radiography
• is able to reflect his/her own learning and continuously develop herself/himself

Content (course unit)

• clinical training in an imaging unit according to the students modality based goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

• clinical training in different modalities requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
• skeletal anatomy has been successfully completed
• the basic trainings according to the personal curriculum must have been done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
• acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
• shows initiative and is cooperative
• can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral under guidance
• can act as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
• can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
• is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
• is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
• does not follow agreed working hours
• withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
• does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
• modality-specific goals are not met
• endangers patient safety
• does not follow privacy protection procedures
• does not observe an aseptic way of action
• there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
• there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

In clinical training, the student applies the knowledge and skills learned in theory to practice.

In the clinical training the student
• can, as members of the team, plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations (bone and body) related to the patient's care
• can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
• can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
• follow privacy protection procedures in their work
• is interested in his/her own learning about diagnostic radiography
• is able to reflect his/her own learning and continuously develop herself/himself

Content (course unit)

• clinical training in an imaging unit according to the students modality based goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

• clinical training in different modalities requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
• skeletal anatomy has been successfully completed
• the basic trainings according to the personal curriculum must have been done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
• acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
• shows initiative and is cooperative
• can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral under guidance
• can act as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
• can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
• is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
• is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
• does not follow agreed working hours
• withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
• does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
• modality-specific goals are not met
• endangers patient safety
• does not follow privacy protection procedures
• does not observe an aseptic way of action
• there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
• there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the key concepts of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices that are utilized in professional studies
-know the structure and operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
-know the principles of safe working in CT examinations and know how to act in cases of emergency
-know the most common CT examinations carried out to adults and children
-know how to guide patients in CT examinations
-know how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
-are able to name anatomic structures in a CT image and apply their knowledge of topographic anatomy in CT examinations
-are able to discern the findings discovered with CT

Content (course unit)

-the principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices with auxiliary equipment
-examination process in CT examinations
-children in CT examinations
-safety in CT examinations
-use of contrast media in CT examinations
-first aid
-optimizing the dose of radiation in CT examinations
-radiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can describe the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
-can recognize and name concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
-can name anatomic structures in a CT image
-can describe the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
-can describe the principles of safe working in CT examinations
-can describe how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
-can describe how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
-can describe the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
-can explain concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
-can name and recognize anatomic structures in a CT image
-can explain the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
-can explain the principles of safe working in CT examinations
-can explain how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
-can explain how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
-can explain the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
-can reasonably explain concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
-can name and recognize anatomic structures and discern their relationship to each other in a CT image
-can reasonably explain the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
-can reasonably explain the principles of safe working in CT examinations
-can reasonably explain how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
-can reasonably explain how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
-can reasonably explain the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the principles of the leadership of human resources
-know the responsibilities which are related to the plan of action and financial management and know what the annual report contains
-know the principles of the safety culture and safety management of the unit
-know the RSE, MPE and RSO competencies and fields of expertise coming from the national legislation
-know the management system of the medical use of ionizing radiation and preparing for deviations of radiation safety
-know the principles of clinical audit of the medical use of ionizing radiation
-know the principles of the drawing up and maintaining of the quality system and of the quality manual
-are able to plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care as members of a team in clinical training independently and other radiological examinations the training job has to offer as far as possible under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, support person, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-follow privacy protection procedures
-can reflect their own learning and can continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-clinical training in an imaging unit or radiotherapy unit according to the students personal goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Clinical Training in different modalities requires accepted Theoretical Studies
-A four-week basic clinical training in radiotherapy or nuclear medicine department must have been done before administration training in the radiotherapy or nuclear medicine department
-Clinical Trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do x-ray examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other imaging examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, support person, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-works according to radiation safety
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of imaging examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in his/her own learning related to diagnostic radiography
-cannot act professionally in a work community

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-can, as members of the team, plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-strengthen their oral and written language skills according to the demands of the radiographer's profession
-develop their data acquisition skills using foreign references and different medias
-follow privacy protection procedures in their work
-are interested in their own learning about diagnostic radiography
-are able to reflect their own learning and continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-clinical training in an imaging unit according to the students goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

-clinical training in different modalities requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
-the basic trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in the studies related to diagnostic radiography

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-can, as members of the team, plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care independently and other x-ray examinations the training job has to offer as far as possible under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-strengthen their oral and written language skills according to the demands of the radiographer's profession
-develop their data acquisition skills using foreign references and different medias
-follow privacy protection procedures in their work
-are interested in their own learning about diagnostic radiography
-are able to reflect their own learning and continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-clinical training in an imaging unit according to the students goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

-clinical training in different modalities requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
-the basic trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in the studies related to diagnostic radiography

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-can, as members of the team, plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care independently and other x-ray examinations the training job has to offer as far as possible under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-strengthen their oral and written language skills according to the demands of the radiographer's profession
-develop their data acquisition skills using foreign references and different medias
-follow privacy protection procedures in their work
-are interested in their own learning about diagnostic radiography
-are able to reflect their own learning and continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-clinical training in an imaging unit according to the students goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

-clinical training in different modalities requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
-the basic trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in the studies related to diagnostic radiography

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care as members of a team in clinical training independently and other radiological examinations the training job has to offer (Computed Tomography, MRI, Mammography, Angiography and Procedures) as far as possible under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-improve their oral and written language skills in the field of radiography and radiotherapy, develop their data acquisition skills using foreign language sources and media
-follow privacy protection procedures in their work
-are interested in their own learning about diagnostic radiography
-are able to reflect their own learning and can continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-Clinical Training in an imaging unit based on students own learning aims

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Clinical Training in different modalities requires accepted Theoretical Studies
-Clinical Trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, support person, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in his/her own learning related to diagnostic radiography

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care as members of a team in clinical training independently and other radiological examinations the training job has to offer (Computed Tomography, MRI, Mammography, Angiography and Procedures) as far as possible under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-improve their oral and written language skills in the field of radiography and radiotherapy, develop their data acquisition skills using foreign language sources and media
-follow privacy protection procedures in their work
-are interested in their own learning about diagnostic radiography
-are able to reflect their own learning and can continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-Clinical Training in an imaging unit based on students own learning aims

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Clinical Training in different modalities requires accepted Theoretical Studies
-Clinical Trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, support person, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in his/her own learning related to diagnostic radiography

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care as members of a team in clinical training independently and other radiological examinations the training job has to offer as far as possible under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-improve their oral and written language skills in the field of radiography and radiotherapy, develop their data acquisition skills using foreign language sources and media
-follow privacy protection procedures in their work
-are interested in their own learning about diagnostic radiography
-are able to reflect their own learning and can continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-Clinical Training in an imaging unit based on students own learning aims

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Clinical Training in different modalities requires accepted Theoretical Studies
-Clinical Trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, support person, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in his/her own learning related to diagnostic radiography

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to plan, implement and evaluate the most common x-ray examinations related to the patient's care as members of a team in clinical training independently and other radiological examinations the training job has to offer as far as possible under guidance
-can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
-can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
-improve their oral and written language skills in the field of radiography and radiotherapy, develop their data acquisition skills using foreign language sources and media
-follow privacy protection procedures in their work
-are interested in their own learning about diagnostic radiography
-are able to reflect their own learning and can continuously develop themselves

Content (course unit)

-Clinical Training in an imaging unit based on students own learning aims

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Clinical Training in different modalities requires accepted Theoretical Studies
-Clinical Trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, support person, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general x-ray examinations
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in his/her own learning related to diagnostic radiography

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In clinical training, the student applies the knowledge and skills
learned in theory to practice.

In the clinical training the student
• as a member of the team, can plan, implement and evaluate the imaging examinations and/or radiotherapy independently or under guidance based on personal goals
• can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
• can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
• follow privacy protection procedures in their work
• is able to reflect his/her own learning and continuously develop herself/himself
• can use what she/he has learned before

Content (course unit)

• clinical training in an imaging, nuclear medicine or radiotherapy unit according to the students personal goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

• clinical training in different modalities requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
• practice in CT or MRI requires an approved performance of topographical anatomy
• a four-week basic clinical training in radiotherapy or nuclear medicine department must have been done before clinical training IV in the radiotherapy or nuclear medicine department
• the previous clinical trainings according to the personal curriculum must have been done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
• acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
• shows initiative and is cooperative
• can guide the patient and can implement the most common imaging examinations in accordance with the referral under guidance or participates in the planning and implementation of the patient's radiotherapy
• can act as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
• can operate radiological and radiotherapy equipment safely and appropriately
• is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
• is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions
• can use what she/he has learned before

Fail:
• does not follow agreed working hours
• withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
• modality-specific goals or goals related to radiotheray are not met
• endangers patient safety
• does not follow privacy protection procedures
• does not observe an aseptic way of action
• there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
• there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the structure and function of fluoroscopy (C-arm) and auxiliary equipment
-know the most common fluoroscopy and angiography examinations and procedures carried out to adults or children
-know the principles of safe working in fluoroscopy, angiography and procedures
-know how to guide patients in fluoroscopy and angiography and procedures
-discern the findings discovered in fluoroscopy, angiography and procedures
-know the medicine and contrast agent used in fluoroscopy, angiography and procedures, their influence mechanism as well as their side effects
-know how to act in case of emergency
-in basic clinical training, can use instruments used in fluoroscopy and angiography and also can act aseptically

Content (course unit)

-Fluoroscopy and Angiography devices with auxiliary equipment
-Fluoroscopy examinations
-Angiography and Procedures
-Use of Contrast media
-Radiation Protection
-Aseptic working
-First Aid
-Radiology
-Medical calculations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the principles of radiation safe working in fluoroscopy examinations and radiological procedures
-can name concepts related to fluoroscopy and angiography examinations and other radiological procedures
-can name the basics of aseptic working
-can put on the protective clothing in the basic clinical training and can use equipment directed
-can count the medical calculations correctly

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the principles of radiation safe working in fluoroscopy examinations and radiological procedures
-can explain the basics of aseptic working
-can explain the process of fluoroscopy and angiography examinations and procedures and can identify the basic equipment
-can put on the protective clothing in the basic clinical training and can use equipment nearly independently
-can count the medical calculations correctly

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the principles of radiation safe working in fluoroscopy examinations and radiological procedures and evaluate as well as apply working methods
-can reasonably explain the process of angiography examinations and radiological procedures and can use the concepts correctly
-can apply his/her knowledge of the basics of aseptic working
-can identify the basic equipment and can explain restrictions and possibilities related to their use
-can put on the protective clothing in the basic clinical training and can use equipment correctly
-can count the medical calculations correctly

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course provides essential knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, including the structure and function of the bones and joints, required by the radiographer.

After completing the course, the student:
• can use the main scientific names and terms of human anatomy and physiology
• knows the main features of the structure of organs and organ systems
• is aware of how the human body functions and is able to apply that knowledge in radiography and radiotherapy
• knows the anatomy of the skeleton and joints and is able to explain their structure and function
• can name the human bones and joints from x-ray images
• knows the structure and function of the nervous system

Content (course unit)

• the main scientific names and terms of human anatomy and physiology
• the heart, the circulatory system, the digestive system, the respiratory system and the internal organs
• the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system (bones, joints)
• the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system
• palpation practice

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can describe the functional parts of the human body and meanings of them
• can name some anatomical targets of the human musculoskeletal system and can use the main terms of physiology
• can partly describe the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can describe the structure of organs and organ systems
• can describe how the human body functions
• can name anatomical targets of the human musculoskeletal system and can use the main terms of physiology
• can describe the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can describe the structure of organs and organ systems versatilely
• can versatilely describe how the human body functions
• can name the anatomical targets of the human musculoskeletal system (including the small structures) and can use the main terms of physiology
• can describe the structure and function of the central and peripheral
nervous system versatilely

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with X-ray equipment and its operation and to identify the factors involved in the formation of an X-ray image.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the basic concepts, structure and operation principles of radiological equipment
• knows the principles of imaging
• knows the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays and how they can be affected in x-ray examinations
• knows the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and comply with them
• knows the principles of image archiving and the function of patient record systems and are committed to comply with privacy protection
• can use digital imaging equipment safely

Content (course unit)

• function and operation of radiological equipment
• factors affecting the quality of x-rays and factors affecting the dose of radiation
• basic training in lab class

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can name the basics of imaging and the formation of x-rays
• can describe the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-ray examinations
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can explain the basics of imaging as well as the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays
• can explain the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays examinations
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• know and can reasonably explain the basics of imaging as well as the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays
• know and can justify how the formation and the quality of the x-ray as well as the dose of radiation can be affected in x-ray examinations
• know the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and can apply them to practice
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with X-ray equipment and its operation and to identify the factors involved in the formation of an X-ray image.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the basic concepts, structure and operation principles of radiological equipment
• knows the principles of imaging
• knows the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays and how they can be affected in x-ray examinations
• knows the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and comply with them
• knows the principles of image archiving and the function of patient record systems and are committed to comply with privacy protection
• can use digital imaging equipment safely

Content (course unit)

• function and operation of radiological equipment
• factors affecting the quality of x-rays and factors affecting the dose of radiation
• basic training in lab class

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can name the basics of imaging and the formation of x-rays
• can describe the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-ray examinations
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can explain the basics of imaging as well as the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays
• can explain the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays examinations
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• know and can reasonably explain the basics of imaging as well as the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays
• know and can justify how the formation and the quality of the x-ray as well as the dose of radiation can be affected in x-ray examinations
• know the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and can apply them to practice
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the physical principles or MRI imaging, the function of MRI equipment and auxiliary equipment
-know how to impact the quality of MRI images by the selection of parameters, know the most common artefacts
-are able to apply their knowledge of topographic anatomy in MRI examinations and know the body planes in use
-are able to name anatomic structures in an MRI image
-know the most common MRI examinations carried out to adults and children
-know the principles of safe working in MRI examinations
-know how to guide patients in MRI examinations
-know the contrast media and intensifiers used in MRI and their use, influence mechanism as well as their side effects and the care of them
-discern the findings discovered with MRI
-know how to act in cases of emergency

Content (course unit)

-Magnetic Resonance devices with auxiliary equipment
-examination process in MRI examinations
-factors affecting to image composition and image quality
-safety in MRI examinations
-use of contrast media and care of their side effects
-children in MRI examination
-radiology

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in Human Anatomy and Physiology and Topographic Anatomy
-adequate knowledge and skills in X-ray Examinations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name anatomic structures in an MRI image
-can describe the principles of safe working in MRI examinations
-can describe the process of MRI examination and guidance of patients
-can describe how to act in cases of emergency in MRI examinations
-can describe the principles of the use of contrast media and intensifiers used in MRI examinations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can apply the basics of topographic anatomy and can name anatomic structures in an MRI image
-can explain the principles of safe working in MRI examinations
-can explain the process of MRI examination and the guidance of different-aged patients
-begins to discern the findings discovered with MRI
-can explain the contrast media and intensifiers used in MRI and their use, influence mechanism as well as their side effects and the care of them
-can explain how to act in cases of emergency in MRI examinations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can apply knowledge of topographic anatomy versatilely and can name anatomic structures in an MRI image
-can explain the body plains compliant with the target
-can explain the principles of safe working in MRI examinations and action in states of emergency versatilely
-can widely explain the process of MRI examination and the special characteristics of the guidance of different-aged patients
-can explain how to impact the quality of MRI images by the selection of parameters
-can describe the most common artefacts
-can widely explain the contrast media and intensifiers used in MRI and their use, influence mechanism as well as their side effects and the care of them
-can reasonably explain how to act in cases of emergency in MRI examinations

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the principles of mammography
-know the structure and function of mammography equipment and auxiliary equipment and quality assurance
-know the PGMI meter and can assess mammographic image quality according to it
-discern normal and pathological conditions of breasts
-know the legislation concerning safe medical use of ionizing radiation in mammography and procedures
-can position the most common mammography projections with a training patient in learning situations
-can act aseptically, ergonomically and ethically

Content (course unit)

-Mammography devices with auxiliary equipment
-X-ray and MRI Mammography and Ultrasound
-Patient Safety
-Quality Assurance
-Radiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name differences, advantages and challenges between different imaging techniques of the breasts
-can describe the structure and function of mammography equipment and quality assurance
-can name the most common mammography projections and criteria of good radiographic images according to the PGMI meter
-can discern normal and pathological conditions of breasts from x-ray pictures
-can describe the legislation concerning safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-can position the most common mammography projections in learning situations mainly independently
-can act aseptically and ergonomically in learning situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain differences, advantages and challenges between different imaging techniques of the breasts from the point of view of different-aged patients
-can explain the structure and function of mammography equipment and quality assurance
-can explain the most common mammography projections and criteria of good radiographic images according to the PGMI meter
-can discern normal and pathological conditions of breasts from x-ray pictures
-can explain the legislation concerning safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-can position the most common mammography projections in learning situations mainly independently
-can act aseptically and ergonomically in learning situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can versatilely explain differences, advantages and challenges between different imaging techniques of the breasts from the point of view of different-aged patients
-can reasonably explain the structure and function of mammography equipment and quality assurance
-know versatilely the most common mammography projections and criteria of good radiographic images according to the PGMI meter
-can discern normal and pathological conditions of breasts from x-ray pictures
-know the legislation concerning safe medical use of ionizing radiation so that he/she can reasonably explain their contents to patients, their family members and other staff if necessary
-can position the most common mammography projections in learning situations mainly independently
-can act aseptically and ergonomically in learning situations

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The core objectives of the course are to understand the main phenomena of mathematics, physics and radiation physics related to the work of a radiographer.

After completion of the course the student:
• masters the basic mathematical methods related to the needs of the education and working life
• knows the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity and can utilize the information in the equipment technique of the field of study
• knows the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• knows the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• knows the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• knows the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Content (course unit)

• basics of mathematics
• magnitude system of mechanics
• theory of wave motion and electricity
• principles of radiation physics
• measurement system and measuring methods of radiation physics
• x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can utilize basic mathematical methods related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can describe the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can describe the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can describe the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can describe the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can do basic mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can do mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can reasonably explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can reasonably explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can reasonably explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can reasonably explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching
Educational videos
Exercises
Teaching discussion

Learning materials

Material in Moodle

Student workload

The student's calculated workload: 4 ECTS = 108 h

Content scheduling

Mathematics 1 ects
Physics 1 ects
Radiation Physics 2 ects

Completion alternatives

-

Objectives (course unit)

The core objectives of the course are to understand the main phenomena of mathematics, physics and radiation physics related to the work of a radiographer.

After completion of the course the student:
• masters the basic mathematical methods related to the needs of the education and working life
• knows the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity and can utilize the information in the equipment technique of the field of study
• knows the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• knows the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• knows the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• knows the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Content (course unit)

• basics of mathematics
• magnitude system of mechanics
• theory of wave motion and electricity
• principles of radiation physics
• measurement system and measuring methods of radiation physics
• x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can utilize basic mathematical methods related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can describe the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can describe the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can describe the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can describe the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can do basic mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can do mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can reasonably explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can reasonably explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can reasonably explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can reasonably explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching
Educational videos
Exercises
Teaching discussion

Learning materials

Material in Moodle

Student workload

The student's calculated workload: 4 ECTS = 108 h

Content scheduling

Mathematics 1 ects
Physics 1 ects
Radiation Physics 2 ects

Completion alternatives

-

Objectives (course unit)

The core objectives of the course are to understand the main phenomena of mathematics, physics and radiation physics related to the work of a radiographer.

After completion of the course the student:
• masters the basic mathematical methods related to the needs of the education and working life
• knows the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity and can utilize the information in the equipment technique of the field of study
• knows the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• knows the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• knows the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• knows the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Content (course unit)

• basics of mathematics
• magnitude system of mechanics
• theory of wave motion and electricity
• principles of radiation physics
• measurement system and measuring methods of radiation physics
• x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can utilize basic mathematical methods related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can describe the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can describe the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can describe the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can describe the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can do basic mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can do mathematical calculations related to the needs of working life
• can name the basic principles of mechanics, theory of wave motion and electricity
• can name the magnitude and measurement system of physics
• can reasonably explain the principles of the safe use of electric equipment
• can reasonably explain the basic principles of radiation and nuclear physics
• can reasonably explain the measurement system and the most significant measuring methods of radiation physics
• can reasonably explain the function of x-ray and ultrasound equipment with auxiliary equipment

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching
Educational videos
Exercises
Teaching discussion

Learning materials

Material in Moodle

Student workload

The student's calculated workload: 4 ECTS = 108 h

Content scheduling

Mathematics 1 ects
Physics 1 ects
Radiation Physics 2 ects

Completion alternatives

-

Objectives (course unit)

With this course, you will gain a multidisciplinary understanding of the future fields within the social and healthcare sector, and acquire tools to support professional growth and studies.

After completing the course, the student
• Understands the individual and multidisciplinary meaning of professional growth in the learning process.
• Understands the importance of resilience and social sustainability in the social and healthcare field and identifies one's own strengths and areas of development as a learner.
• Can take safety in studying and in the study community into consideration.
• Actively works in a group, taking others into account, and understands the importance of interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary study and work communities.
• Is familiar with the values and ethical principles of the social and healthcare sector.

Content (course unit)

• Multidisciplinary study, group work, and teamwork skills in the social and healthcare field
• Reflection, receiving feedback, and giving feedback as a student and employee
• Self-regulation and stress management techniques, as well as restorative activities
• Emotional intelligence and emotion regulation
• Self-efficacy and self-compassion
• Self-leadership
• Self-direction, taking responsibility, and problem-solving skills
• Psychological, physical, and social safety in studying and in the study community
• Values of the social and healthcare sector and professional ethical principles
• Consideration of diversity in study and work communities

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:

The student
• Understands the individual and multidisciplinary meaning significance of professional growth in the learning process. Recognizes the importance of giving and receiving feedback as a student and employee.
• Understands the significance of resilience and social sustainability in the social and healthcare field. Identifies their own strengths and areas for development as a learner and knows how to utilize information in their own learning.
• Takes into account safety in studying and in the study community. Can act in a way that promotes safety and considers diversity.
• Can actively work in a group and consider others. Understands the importance of interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary study and work communities.
• Knows the values and ethical principles of their own field and recognizes the values and ethical principles of other social and healthcare fields.


Fail:

The student
• Does not understand the individual and multidisciplinary meaning of professional growth in the learning process. Does not understand the importance of giving and receiving feedback as a student and employee.
• Does not understand the significance of resilience and social sustainability in the social and healthcare field. Does not recognize their own strengths and areas for development as a learner and does not utilize information in their own learning.
• Does not consider the importance of safety in the study community. Does not know how to act in a way that promotes safety and considers diversity.
• Is passive and avoids participating in group work. Lacks consideration for others. Does not understand the importance of interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary study and work communities.
• Does not know the values and ethical principles of their own field and does not recognize the values and ethical principles of other social and healthcare fields.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-is, as a member of a team, able to plan, implement and evaluate the most common nuclear medicine procedures related to the holistic care of patients and bone density measurements in accordance with the quality requirements
-can implement appropriate radiation protection for patients, personnel and other people in the nuclear medicine department
-can act appreciatively and respectively towards patients, their relatives and co-workers
-improves his/her oral and written language skills in the field of nuclear medicine and develop his/her data acquisition skills using foreign language sources and media
-is interested in his/her own learning about nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reflect his/her own learning and has a positive attitude towards feedback and is willing to continuously develop himself/herself

Content (course unit)

-clinical training in nuclear medicine procedures according to the students goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

-clinical training in nuclear medicine procedures requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
-adequate knowledge and skills in computer tomography examinations
-the basic trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, support person, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-works according to radiation safety
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general nuclear medicine procedures
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in the studies related to nuclear medicine procedures
-cannot operate professionally in the work community

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-is, as a member of a team, able to plan, implement and evaluate the most common nuclear medicine procedures related to the holistic care of patients and bone density measurements in accordance with the quality requirements
-can implement appropriate radiation protection for patients, personnel and other people in the nuclear medicine department
-can act appreciatively and respectively towards patients, their relatives and co-workers
-improves his/her oral and written language skills in the field of nuclear medicine and develop his/her data acquisition skills using foreign language sources and media
-is interested in his/her own learning about nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reflect his/her own learning and has a positive attitude towards feedback and is willing to continuously develop himself/herself

Content (course unit)

-clinical training in nuclear medicine procedures according to the students goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

-clinical training in nuclear medicine procedures requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
-adequate knowledge and skills in computer tomography examinations
-the basic trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can do the most general imaging examinations in accordance with the referral independently and other x-ray examinations under guidance
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, support person, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-works according to radiation safety
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general nuclear medicine procedures
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in the studies related to nuclear medicine procedures
-cannot operate professionally in the work community

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the basics of radioactivity used in professional studies
-knows the structure and operating principles of equipment used in nuclear medicine procedures
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows how the methods of nuclear medicine are utilized in the diagnosis, evaluation and follow up

Content (course unit)

-Radiation physics (radioactivity)
-The equipment used in nuclear medicine procedures
-Nuclear Medicine

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to identify and name the basics of physics required for safe medical use of radiation
-is able to identify and name the most important concepts related to nuclear medicine examinations and treatments
-is able to describe the structure and operating principle of equipment used in nuclear medicine
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine (osaa kuvailla turvallisen isotooppityöskentelyn periaatteet)
-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to nuclear medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the basics of physics required for safe medical use of radiation (osaa selittää turvalliseen säteilyn lääketieteelliseen käyttöön vaadittavat fysiikan perusteet)
-is able to explain the most important concepts related to nuclear medicine examinations and treatments
-is able to explain the structure and operating principle of equipment used in nuclear medicine
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine (osaa selittää turvallisen isotooppityöskentelyn periaatteet)
-is able to explain the content of the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to nuclear medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably (justifying) explain the basics of physics required for safe medical use of radiation (osaa perustellen selittää turvalliseen säteilyn lääketieteelliseen käyttöön vaadittavat fysiikan perusteet
-can reasonably (justifying) explain the most important concepts related to nuclear medicine examinations and treatments
-can reasonably (justifying) explain the structure and operating principle of equipment used in nuclear medicine
-can reasonably (justifying) explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation so good that can explain reasonably (justifying) their contents to the patient, patients’ relatives and other staff, if necessary
-can reasonably (justifying) and extensively explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the basics of radioactivity used in professional studies
-knows the structure and operating principles of equipment used in nuclear medicine procedures
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows how the methods of nuclear medicine are utilized in the diagnosis, evaluation and follow up

Content (course unit)

-Radiation physics (radioactivity)
-The equipment used in nuclear medicine procedures
-Nuclear Medicine

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to identify and name the basics of physics required for safe medical use of radiation
-is able to identify and name the most important concepts related to nuclear medicine examinations and treatments
-is able to describe the structure and operating principle of equipment used in nuclear medicine
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine (osaa kuvailla turvallisen isotooppityöskentelyn periaatteet)
-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to nuclear medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the basics of physics required for safe medical use of radiation (osaa selittää turvalliseen säteilyn lääketieteelliseen käyttöön vaadittavat fysiikan perusteet)
-is able to explain the most important concepts related to nuclear medicine examinations and treatments
-is able to explain the structure and operating principle of equipment used in nuclear medicine
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine (osaa selittää turvallisen isotooppityöskentelyn periaatteet)
-is able to explain the content of the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to nuclear medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably (justifying) explain the basics of physics required for safe medical use of radiation (osaa perustellen selittää turvalliseen säteilyn lääketieteelliseen käyttöön vaadittavat fysiikan perusteet
-can reasonably (justifying) explain the most important concepts related to nuclear medicine examinations and treatments
-can reasonably (justifying) explain the structure and operating principle of equipment used in nuclear medicine
-can reasonably (justifying) explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation so good that can explain reasonably (justifying) their contents to the patient, patients’ relatives and other staff, if necessary
-can reasonably (justifying) and extensively explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content (course unit)

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content (course unit)

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are aware of the types of cancer and their treatment
-know the principles of pain treatment
-know how to meet dying patients and their relatives

Content (course unit)

-the most common types of cancer and their treatment
-pain in cancer and patient care
-palliative care
-meeting with dying patients

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Radiotherapy Equipment and Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy where applicable
-Planning of Radiotherapy where applicable

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the most general cancers of the Finns and their care forms
-can describe the care and encounter with seriously ill and/or dying patients

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain how to treat the most general cancers of the Finns
-can explain the care and encounter with seriously ill and/or dying patients

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can widely explain how to treat the most general cancers of the Finns
-can widely explain the care and encounter with seriously ill and/or dying patients

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In clinical training, the student applies the knowledge and skills
learned in theory to practice.

In the clinical training the student
• as a member of the team, can plan, implement and evaluate the imaging examinations and/or radiotherapy independently or under guidance based on personal goals
• can carry out appropriate radiation safety of the patient, health-care personnel and other persons
• can act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their family members as well as fellow workers
• follow privacy protection procedures in their work
• is able to reflect his/her own learning and continuously develop herself/himself
• can use what she/he has learned before

Content (course unit)

• clinical training in an imaging, nuclear medicine or radiotherapy unit according to the students personal goals

Prerequisites (course unit)

• clinical training in different modalities requires accepted theoretical studies of the study module in question
• practice in CT or MRI requires an approved performance of topographical anatomy
• a four-week basic clinical training in radiotherapy or nuclear medicine department must have been done before optional training in the radiotherapy or nuclear medicine department
• the previous clinical trainings according to the personal curriculum must have been done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
• acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
• shows initiative and is cooperative
• can guide the patient and can implement the most common imaging examinations in accordance with the referral under guidance or participates in the planning and implementation of the patient's radiotherapy
• can act as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
• can operate radiological and radiotherapy equipment safely and appropriately
• is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
• is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions
• can use what she/he has learned before

Fail:
• does not follow agreed working hours
• withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
• modality-specific goals or goals related to radiotheray are not met
• endangers patient safety
• does not follow privacy protection procedures
• does not observe an aseptic way of action
• there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological equipment
• there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will be oriented to studying at TAMK and will get to know the profession of a radiographer and versatile tasks in different operating environments.

After completion of the course, student:
• knows the general regulations of Tampere University of Applied Sciences and is familiar with their study environment
• knows how to use ICT
• can communicate understandably in interaction situations and write structurally and convincingly
• knows how the radiographer's profession has developed
• knows what the radiographer's profession contains in different environments
• knows the significance of guiding in different radiological examinations and care situations
• evaluates and developes his/her skills and learning methods

Content (course unit)

• regulations and mode of actions at TAMK
• writing formal text
• instructions for report writing
• communication in diverse working life situations
• the radiographer's profession before, now and in the future
• radiographer as an expert of the medical use of radiation: introductory period in imaging and/or radiotherapy
• guiding in radiological examinations or care situations of health care
• working life skills

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
• knows the different dimensions of work in the field of radiography
• can search for information as instructioned
• can write formal text related to the own field

Fail:
• does not know the different dimensions of work in the field of radiography
• cannot search for information as instructioned
• cannot write formal text related to the own field

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the study course is to develop knowledge of the basics of nursing, patient safety, aseptics, ergonomics and the most common helping methods from the point of view of the work of a radiographer.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the basics of patient care and their meaning in caring for the
patient
• knows how to perform patient care in multi-cultural examination and
treatment situations
• knows the basics of aseptic working
• knows the helping methods which are used in the care of an adult
patient
• knows how to work ergonomically in patient care and are able to apply
that knowledge
• knows basics of structured recording
• can evaluate and develop their skills
• knows how to use basic helping methods in patient care in laboratory
situations

Content (course unit)

• environment of patient care
• assisting methods of patient care and patient's holistic care (activity,
tissue integrity, breathing, circulation, nutrition and secreting)
• multi-cultural examination and treatment environment
• pain and pain relief
• patient care of a trauma patient, surgical patient, transient ischaemic attack patient, diabetes patient, cancer patient and patient who has cardiovascular diseases
• work ergonomics
• structured recording
• practice of the helping methods of patient care at the school

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can define the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care
• can define multiculturalism in examination and treatment situations
• can name the basic needs of the human being
• can name helping methods used in patient care
• can describe the principles of aseptic working in patient care
• can describe the principles of adult patient care
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can explain the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care
• can explain multiculturalism in examination and treatment situations
• can describe the basic needs of the human being and how they can be answered by the helping methods used in patient care
• can explain how aseptics are carried out in patient care
• can explain how an adult patient can be taken care of according to the principles of patient care
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can reasonably explain the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care and can see their connection to the radiographer's profession
• can validate different course of actions in multicultural examination and treatment situations
• can reasonably explain the basic needs of the human being and how they can be answered by the helping methods used in patient care
• can reasonably explain how aseptics are carried out in patient care
• can widely explain how an adult patient can be taken care of according to the principles of patient care
• masters the central matters logically without mistakes showing competence of the wholeness and ability to combine matters
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail:
-the course is failed if the student causes a patient drawback, damage or mortal danger on the basis of his/her knowledge or skills.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the study course is to develop knowledge of the basics of nursing, patient safety, aseptics, ergonomics and the most common helping methods from the point of view of the work of a radiographer.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the basics of patient care and their meaning in caring for the
patient
• knows how to perform patient care in multi-cultural examination and
treatment situations
• knows the basics of aseptic working
• knows the helping methods which are used in the care of an adult
patient
• knows how to work ergonomically in patient care and are able to apply
that knowledge
• knows basics of structured recording
• can evaluate and develop their skills
• knows how to use basic helping methods in patient care in laboratory
situations

Content (course unit)

• environment of patient care
• assisting methods of patient care and patient's holistic care (activity,
tissue integrity, breathing, circulation, nutrition and secreting)
• multi-cultural examination and treatment environment
• pain and pain relief
• patient care of a trauma patient, surgical patient, transient ischaemic attack patient, diabetes patient, cancer patient and patient who has cardiovascular diseases
• work ergonomics
• structured recording
• practice of the helping methods of patient care at the school

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can define the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care
• can define multiculturalism in examination and treatment situations
• can name the basic needs of the human being
• can name helping methods used in patient care
• can describe the principles of aseptic working in patient care
• can describe the principles of adult patient care
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can explain the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care
• can explain multiculturalism in examination and treatment situations
• can describe the basic needs of the human being and how they can be answered by the helping methods used in patient care
• can explain how aseptics are carried out in patient care
• can explain how an adult patient can be taken care of according to the principles of patient care
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can reasonably explain the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care and can see their connection to the radiographer's profession
• can validate different course of actions in multicultural examination and treatment situations
• can reasonably explain the basic needs of the human being and how they can be answered by the helping methods used in patient care
• can reasonably explain how aseptics are carried out in patient care
• can widely explain how an adult patient can be taken care of according to the principles of patient care
• masters the central matters logically without mistakes showing competence of the wholeness and ability to combine matters
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail:
-the course is failed if the student causes a patient drawback, damage or mortal danger on the basis of his/her knowledge or skills.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the study course is to develop knowledge of the basics of nursing, patient safety, aseptics, ergonomics and the most common helping methods from the point of view of the work of a radiographer.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the basics of patient care and their meaning in caring for the
patient
• knows how to perform patient care in multi-cultural examination and
treatment situations
• knows the basics of aseptic working
• knows the helping methods which are used in the care of an adult
patient
• knows how to work ergonomically in patient care and are able to apply
that knowledge
• knows basics of structured recording
• can evaluate and develop their skills
• knows how to use basic helping methods in patient care in laboratory
situations

Content (course unit)

• environment of patient care
• assisting methods of patient care and patient's holistic care (activity,
tissue integrity, breathing, circulation, nutrition and secreting)
• multi-cultural examination and treatment environment
• pain and pain relief
• patient care of a trauma patient, surgical patient, transient ischaemic attack patient, diabetes patient, cancer patient and patient who has cardiovascular diseases
• work ergonomics
• structured recording
• practice of the helping methods of patient care at the school

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can define the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care
• can define multiculturalism in examination and treatment situations
• can name the basic needs of the human being
• can name helping methods used in patient care
• can describe the principles of aseptic working in patient care
• can describe the principles of adult patient care
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can explain the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care
• can explain multiculturalism in examination and treatment situations
• can describe the basic needs of the human being and how they can be answered by the helping methods used in patient care
• can explain how aseptics are carried out in patient care
• can explain how an adult patient can be taken care of according to the principles of patient care
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can reasonably explain the process of patient care and the basic concepts of patient care and can see their connection to the radiographer's profession
• can validate different course of actions in multicultural examination and treatment situations
• can reasonably explain the basic needs of the human being and how they can be answered by the helping methods used in patient care
• can reasonably explain how aseptics are carried out in patient care
• can widely explain how an adult patient can be taken care of according to the principles of patient care
• masters the central matters logically without mistakes showing competence of the wholeness and ability to combine matters
• can operate in a group and participates in the basic training actively
• is motivated and takes responsibility for his/her own development

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Fail:
-the course is failed if the student causes a patient drawback, damage or mortal danger on the basis of his/her knowledge or skills.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to increase knowledge and develop expertise in pharmacotherapy and first aid.

Pharmacotherapy:
After completing the course, the student:
• knows different medicinal forms and ways to administer them to a
patient
• can process medicines and can follow the dosage instruction
• knows the storage and disposal of medicines
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• knows how medicine is given per rectum and as an inhalation
• knows the factors related to safety in pharmacotherapy, including the treatment of drug reactions
• is familiar with Kanta

Medical calculations:
After completing the course, the student:
• knows how to calculate medical calculations correctly

First aid:
After completing the course, the student:
• can act on his/her own initiative in different emergency situations in the most common illness and emergency situations taking into consideration safety and the need of mental first aid

Content (course unit)

Pharmacotherapy and medical calculation
• basics of pharmacotherapy, administration of pharmaceuticals and drug safety
• handling, storage and disposal of medicines
• medical calculation

First aid
• recognition of emergency situations and call for help
• first aid for a person who is unconscious or suffering from a fit
• basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and CPR-D (defibrillation) of children or adults
• first aid of trauma patients
• mental first aid

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can describe the storage and disposal of medicines
• can name the ways of administration of the most ordinary medicines, the most common purposes of use and side effects
• can name the ways of treatment of drug reactions
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• can calculate medical calculations correctly
• can describe how first aid is given in the most common illness and emergency situations paying attention to the need for safety and mental first aid
• has passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can explain the storage and disposal of medicines
• can explain the ways of administration of the most ordinary medicines, the most common purposes of use and side effects
• can explain the ways of treatment of drug reactions
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• can calculate medical calculations correctly
• can reasonably explain how first aid is given in the most common illness and emergency situations paying attention to the need for safety and mental first aid
• can give first aid in the most common illness and emergency situations paying attention to the need for safety and mental first aid
• has passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can widely explain the storage and disposal of medicines
• can reasonably explain the ways of administration of the most ordinary medicines, the most common purposes of use and side effects
• can reasonably explain how the most common drug reactions are treated
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• can calculate medical calculations correctly
• can apply his/her knowledge about first aid versatilely in illness and emergency situations and can examine the first aid given from different perspectives and can give first aid justifying his/her actions
• pays attention to safety and mental first aid when giving first aid
• has passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Failed
The course is failed if the student hasn't passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to increase knowledge and develop expertise in pharmacotherapy and first aid.

Pharmacotherapy:
After completing the course, the student:
• knows different medicinal forms and ways to administer them to a
patient
• can process medicines and can follow the dosage instruction
• knows the storage and disposal of medicines
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• knows how medicine is given per rectum and as an inhalation
• knows the factors related to safety in pharmacotherapy, including the treatment of drug reactions
• is familiar with Kanta

Medical calculations:
After completing the course, the student:
• knows how to calculate medical calculations correctly

First aid:
After completing the course, the student:
• can act on his/her own initiative in different emergency situations in the most common illness and emergency situations taking into consideration safety and the need of mental first aid

Content (course unit)

Pharmacotherapy and medical calculation
• basics of pharmacotherapy, administration of pharmaceuticals and drug safety
• handling, storage and disposal of medicines
• medical calculation

First aid
• recognition of emergency situations and call for help
• first aid for a person who is unconscious or suffering from a fit
• basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and CPR-D (defibrillation) of children or adults
• first aid of trauma patients
• mental first aid

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can describe the storage and disposal of medicines
• can name the ways of administration of the most ordinary medicines, the most common purposes of use and side effects
• can name the ways of treatment of drug reactions
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• can calculate medical calculations correctly
• can describe how first aid is given in the most common illness and emergency situations paying attention to the need for safety and mental first aid
• has passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can explain the storage and disposal of medicines
• can explain the ways of administration of the most ordinary medicines, the most common purposes of use and side effects
• can explain the ways of treatment of drug reactions
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• can calculate medical calculations correctly
• can reasonably explain how first aid is given in the most common illness and emergency situations paying attention to the need for safety and mental first aid
• can give first aid in the most common illness and emergency situations paying attention to the need for safety and mental first aid
• has passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can widely explain the storage and disposal of medicines
• can reasonably explain the ways of administration of the most ordinary medicines, the most common purposes of use and side effects
• can reasonably explain how the most common drug reactions are treated
• can administer medicine p.o, s.c, i.m.
• can calculate medical calculations correctly
• can apply his/her knowledge about first aid versatilely in illness and emergency situations and can examine the first aid given from different perspectives and can give first aid justifying his/her actions
• pays attention to safety and mental first aid when giving first aid
• has passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Failed
The course is failed if the student hasn't passed the resuscitation demonstration acceptably.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the principles of planning the radiotherapy
-are able to read treatment plans and report the given treatment in the treatment card
-as a learning exercise, are able to make a treatment plan for radiotherapy
-can operate the radiotherapy equipment with auxiliary equipment correctly and safely in training situations under guidance

Content (course unit)

-phases of planning of radiotherapy
-phases of dose planning
-documentation of radiotherapy
-making of the treatment plan in training situations
-operation of the radiotherapy equipment in training situations

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Radiotherapy Equipment and Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy where applicable
-Topographic Anatomy where applicable

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name basic concepts related to radiotherapy
-can name the phases of the planning of radiotherapy
-can name the phases of the dose planning
-can document the radiotherapy in the treatment card
-can make a treatment plan for radiotherapy acceptably as a learning exercise
-can operate radiotherapy equipment safely in training situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the basic concepts related to radiotherapy
-can explain the phases of the planning of radiotherapy
-can explain the phases of the dose planning
-can read the treatment plan and document the radiotherapy in the treatment card
-can make a treatment plan for radiotherapy acceptably as a learning exercise
-can operate radiotherapy equipment safely in training situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the phases of the planning of radiotherapy
-can reasonably explain the phases of the dose planning
-can read different treatment plans and document the radiotherapy in the treatment card
-can make a treatment plan for radiotherapy acceptably as a learning exercise and justify his/her decisions
-can operate radiotherapy equipment safely in training situations

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the principles of planning the radiotherapy
-are able to read treatment plans and report the given treatment in the treatment card
-as a learning exercise, are able to make a treatment plan for radiotherapy
-can operate the radiotherapy equipment with auxiliary equipment correctly and safely in training situations under guidance

Content (course unit)

-phases of planning of radiotherapy
-phases of dose planning
-documentation of radiotherapy
-making of the treatment plan in training situations
-operation of the radiotherapy equipment in training situations

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Radiotherapy Equipment and Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy where applicable
-Topographic Anatomy where applicable

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name basic concepts related to radiotherapy
-can name the phases of the planning of radiotherapy
-can name the phases of the dose planning
-can document the radiotherapy in the treatment card
-can make a treatment plan for radiotherapy acceptably as a learning exercise
-can operate radiotherapy equipment safely in training situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the basic concepts related to radiotherapy
-can explain the phases of the planning of radiotherapy
-can explain the phases of the dose planning
-can read the treatment plan and document the radiotherapy in the treatment card
-can make a treatment plan for radiotherapy acceptably as a learning exercise
-can operate radiotherapy equipment safely in training situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the phases of the planning of radiotherapy
-can reasonably explain the phases of the dose planning
-can read different treatment plans and document the radiotherapy in the treatment card
-can make a treatment plan for radiotherapy acceptably as a learning exercise and justify his/her decisions
-can operate radiotherapy equipment safely in training situations

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-when conducting a patient interview, are capable of asking relevant questions relating to the patient’s previous health
-can instruct various patients in the most common radiological examinations and radiotherapy
-can communicate in English as part of a multiprofessional team
-understand and can utilize articles and texts in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-can further develop their English skills in the field of radiography and radiotherapy by fluently utilizing dictionaries and other language learning tools

Content (course unit)

-patient interview
-guidance and instruction sessions prior to and during radiological examinations and when receiving radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report
-medical terminology

Prerequisites (course unit)

Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B2.1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
-can communicate in familiar, simple and routine situations in a manner that is mostly understandable

Guidance skills:
The student
-can provide patients/clients with simple oral and written instructions
-can ask patients/clients basic questions relevant to radiographic procedures
-can employ basic radiography terminology as required by the situation (e.g. obtaining a consent, giving treatment, giving instructions, referring to further care)

Professional data acquisition:
-can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources but has problems in interpreting and utilizing it
-understands the main points in relatively easy radiography-related texts when consulting a dictionary

Linguistic skills:
-can communicate in English but has problems with grammar and style
-manages simple conversations provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly, and sometimes repeats the information
-responds to questions in discussions, but pauses, mistakes and reformulations occur

Additional information:
-understands the significance of knowing professional English, and works purposefully to gain linguistic competence in one’s special field
-is aware of some ways to further develop one’s professional language skills and language learning skills by utilizing different tools and strategies
-makes progress in the course, based on one’s individual level and linguistic needs

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
-communicates clearly in multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations (verbal and written reports, documentation)

Guidance skills:
The student
-can provide patients/clients with individual instructions in the most common patient guidance situations (e.g. radiographic procedures)
-can successfully respond to the questions asked by patients/clients
-can employ and utilize relevant radiography terminology

Professional data acquisition:
The student
-can search information in scientific publications and other professional sources to promote one’s professional growth
-can critically assess the references
-can apply and utilize most of the information obtained

Linguistic skills:
The student
-almost invariably communicates fairly effortlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
-discusses field-specific topics fairly fluently
-responds to questions in discussions fairly successfully
-can pronounce fairly clearly and effortlessly
-employs grammatical structures fairly successfully, and self-corrects potential errors if causing misunderstandings
-can re-formulate one’s sentences if and when needed
-understands and employs field-specific terminology fairly accurately
-can utilize various resources and dictionaries
-expresses oneself and conveys the message to the reader/listener fairly idiomatically without misunderstandings (H4)
-conveys the information to the reader/listener understandably without misunderstandings, but somewhat non-idiomatically, at times with features from the mother tongue (H3)

Additional information:
-works in an active and self-directed manner to improve one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
-communicates successfully even in demanding multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations (e.g. potential extra-curricular activities, such as projects or international collaboration)

Guidance skills:
The student
-interviews and instructs patients/clients successfully adapting to the interaction situation, challenging and unexpected situations included
-employs and utilizes specific terminology and field-specific concepts
-speaks fluently and idiomatically

Professional data acquisition:
The student
-can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources, interprets it, and utilizes it with ease to promote one’s professional growth
-can critically assess the references
-can apply and utilize the information obtained

Linguistic skills:
The student
-communicates effortlessly, almost flawlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
-discusses field-specific topics fluently
-responds to questions in discussions appropriately and without delay
-can pronounce clearly and effortlessly
-employs grammatical structures almost flawlessly, and self-corrects potential errors
-re-formulates one’s sentences if and when needed
-understands and employs field-specific terminology accurately
-can utilize a vast variety of resources and dictionaries
-expresses oneself fluently and conveys the message to the reader/listener idiomatically without misunderstandings

Additional information:
-works in an active and self-directed manner to further improve and maintain one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Reasons for failing the course:
Written / Oral exam is failed
-the student has considerable problems in linguistic structures and grammar
-one's radiography terminology is very limited, or almost non-existent
-one fails to convey the relevant message across to a listener or a reader
Negligence or delays in submitting the assignments
Non-compliance to attendance requirements

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-when conducting a patient interview, are capable of asking relevant questions relating to the patient’s previous health
-can instruct various patients in the most common radiological examinations and radiotherapy
-can communicate in English as part of a multiprofessional team
-understand and can utilize articles and texts in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-can further develop their English skills in the field of radiography and radiotherapy by fluently utilizing dictionaries and other language learning tools

Content (course unit)

-patient interview
-guidance and instruction sessions prior to and during radiological examinations and when receiving radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report
-medical terminology

Prerequisites (course unit)

Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B2.1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
-can communicate in familiar, simple and routine situations in a manner that is mostly understandable

Guidance skills:
The student
-can provide patients/clients with simple oral and written instructions
-can ask patients/clients basic questions relevant to radiographic procedures
-can employ basic radiography terminology as required by the situation (e.g. obtaining a consent, giving treatment, giving instructions, referring to further care)

Professional data acquisition:
-can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources but has problems in interpreting and utilizing it
-understands the main points in relatively easy radiography-related texts when consulting a dictionary

Linguistic skills:
-can communicate in English but has problems with grammar and style
-manages simple conversations provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly, and sometimes repeats the information
-responds to questions in discussions, but pauses, mistakes and reformulations occur

Additional information:
-understands the significance of knowing professional English, and works purposefully to gain linguistic competence in one’s special field
-is aware of some ways to further develop one’s professional language skills and language learning skills by utilizing different tools and strategies
-makes progress in the course, based on one’s individual level and linguistic needs

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
-communicates clearly in multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations (verbal and written reports, documentation)

Guidance skills:
The student
-can provide patients/clients with individual instructions in the most common patient guidance situations (e.g. radiographic procedures)
-can successfully respond to the questions asked by patients/clients
-can employ and utilize relevant radiography terminology

Professional data acquisition:
The student
-can search information in scientific publications and other professional sources to promote one’s professional growth
-can critically assess the references
-can apply and utilize most of the information obtained

Linguistic skills:
The student
-almost invariably communicates fairly effortlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
-discusses field-specific topics fairly fluently
-responds to questions in discussions fairly successfully
-can pronounce fairly clearly and effortlessly
-employs grammatical structures fairly successfully, and self-corrects potential errors if causing misunderstandings
-can re-formulate one’s sentences if and when needed
-understands and employs field-specific terminology fairly accurately
-can utilize various resources and dictionaries
-expresses oneself and conveys the message to the reader/listener fairly idiomatically without misunderstandings (H4)
-conveys the information to the reader/listener understandably without misunderstandings, but somewhat non-idiomatically, at times with features from the mother tongue (H3)

Additional information:
-works in an active and self-directed manner to improve one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
-communicates successfully even in demanding multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations (e.g. potential extra-curricular activities, such as projects or international collaboration)

Guidance skills:
The student
-interviews and instructs patients/clients successfully adapting to the interaction situation, challenging and unexpected situations included
-employs and utilizes specific terminology and field-specific concepts
-speaks fluently and idiomatically

Professional data acquisition:
The student
-can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources, interprets it, and utilizes it with ease to promote one’s professional growth
-can critically assess the references
-can apply and utilize the information obtained

Linguistic skills:
The student
-communicates effortlessly, almost flawlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
-discusses field-specific topics fluently
-responds to questions in discussions appropriately and without delay
-can pronounce clearly and effortlessly
-employs grammatical structures almost flawlessly, and self-corrects potential errors
-re-formulates one’s sentences if and when needed
-understands and employs field-specific terminology accurately
-can utilize a vast variety of resources and dictionaries
-expresses oneself fluently and conveys the message to the reader/listener idiomatically without misunderstandings

Additional information:
-works in an active and self-directed manner to further improve and maintain one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Reasons for failing the course:
Written / Oral exam is failed
-the student has considerable problems in linguistic structures and grammar
-one's radiography terminology is very limited, or almost non-existent
-one fails to convey the relevant message across to a listener or a reader
Negligence or delays in submitting the assignments
Non-compliance to attendance requirements

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments:
- Moodle activitites: (discussion forum tasks, Flinga, H5P, GoogleDocs etc.)
- Oral presentation at the end of the course (evaluated on a scale of T1-K5)
- Final exam (written)

Self assessment, Peer evaluation

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

In-person learning, contact lessons (Moodle)
Independent and collaborative studying (participating in activities together with fellow students)

Learning materials

Activities in TuniMoodle (e.g., H5P -exercises, Quizlet, GoogleDocs, various radiography and radiotherapy -related texts and educational videos.)

Student workload

3 ECTS credits = 3 x 27h = 81h student work. (This is an estimation as the time spent on completing the course depends on the student's current level on English.)

Further information

The main theme and subthemes of the course (communication in radiography) are presented in the orientation lesson, along with an introduction to the applied study methods, and the criteria and deadlines of the written assignments. Throughout the course, students are expected to work on the forthcoming themes as instructed.
A student's contribution:
- preparing for the lessons
- written assignments (searching, choosing and working on appropriate study material)
- oral skills (participating in small group activities, oral exam at the end of the course)
- final test (written)

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Reasons for failing the course:
Written / Oral exam is failed if
- the student has considerable problems in linguistic structures and grammar
- one's professional terminology is very limited, or almost non-existent
- one fails to convey the relevant message across to a listener or a reader.
Negligence or delays in submitting the assignments.
Non-compliance to attendance requirements.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- can communicate in familiar, simple and routine situations in a manner that is mostly understandable
Guidance Skills:
The student
- can provide patients/clients with simple oral and written instructions
- can ask patients/clients basic questions regarding their lifestyle, as well as previous and current health status
- can employ basic radiography and health care terminology as required by the situation (e.g. giving instructions to patients during imaging examinations).
Professional Data Acquisition:
- can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources but has problems in interpreting and utilizing it
- understands the main points in relatively easy radiography-related texts when consulting a dictionary
Linguistic Skills:
- can communicate in English but has problems with grammar and style
- manages simple conversations provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly, and sometimes repeats the information
- responds to questions in discussions, but pauses, mistakes and reformulations occur
Additional Information:
- understands the significance of knowing professional English, and works purposefully to gain linguistic competence in one’s special field
- is aware of some ways to further develop one’s professional language skills and language learning skills by utilizing different tools and strategies
- makes progress in the course, based on one’s individual level and linguistic needs

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- communicates clearly in multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations
Guidance Skills:
The student
- can provide patients/clients with individual instructions in the most common patient guidance situations (e.g. instructing patients/clients in imaging examinations)
- can conduct a detailed health interview, asking further questions when needed
- can appropriately document the information obtained, as required by the situation
- can successfully respond to the questions asked by patients/clients
- can employ and utilize relevant radiography and health care terminology
Professional Data Acquisition:
The student
- can search information in scientific publications and other professional sources to promote one’s professional growth
- can critically assess the references
- can apply and utilize most of the information obtained
Linguistic Skills:
The student
- almost invariably communicates fairly effortlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
- discusses field-specific topics fairly fluently
- responds to questions in discussions fairly successfully
- can pronounce fairly clearly and effortlessly
- employs grammatical structures fairly successfully, and self-corrects potential errors if causing misunderstandings
- can re-formulate one’s sentences if and when needed
- understands and employs field-specific terminology fairly accurately
- can utilize various resources and dictionaries
- expresses oneself and conveys the message to the reader/listener fairly idiomatically without misunderstandings (H4)
- conveys the information to the reader/listener understandably without misunderstandings, but somewhat non-idiomatically, at times with features from the mother tongue (H3)
Additional Information:
- works in an active and self-directed manner to improve one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- communicates successfully even in demanding multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations (e.g. oral and written reports, documentation, potential extra-curricular activities, such as projects or international collaboration)
Guidance Skills:
The student
- interviews and instructs patients/clients successfully adapting to the interaction situation, challenging and unexpected situations included
- employs and utilizes specific terminology and field-specific concepts
- speaks fluently and idiomatically
Professional Data Acquisition:
The student
- can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources, interprets it, and utilizes it with ease to promote one’s professional growth
- can critically assess the references
- can apply and utilize the information obtained
Linguistic Skills:
The student
- communicates effortlessly, almost flawlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
- discusses field-specific topics fluently
- responds to questions in discussions appropriately and without delay
- can pronounce clearly and effortlessly
- employs grammatical structures almost flawlessly, and self-corrects potential errors
- re-formulates one’s sentences if and when needed
- understands and employs field-specific terminology accurately
- can utilize a vast variety of resources and dictionaries
- expresses oneself fluently and conveys the message to the reader/listener idiomatically without misunderstandings
Additional Information:
- works in an active and self-directed manner to further improve and maintain one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are capable of guiding a patient in Swedish in radiography and procedures related to it as well as in radiotherapy
-are able to communicate in multicultural work environments which demand field-specific oral skills
-are able to use articles and texts of radiography and radiotherapy
-can develop their language skills using diverse learning media
-acquire the oral and written language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office (Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate; the competence level B1 = satisfactory, B2 = good, CEF*)
-The students acquire the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).

Content (course unit)

-patient interview
-guidance and instruction sessions prior to and during radiological examinations and when receiving radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report

Prerequisites (course unit)

Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Satisfactory 1 (Level B1.1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can tell the main points of his/her education, practice and work experience briefly in a manner that is mostly understandable
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate briefly with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly understandable
-can report the state of the patient briefly with the help of notes and support words
-can communicate clearly in situations that are characteristic of the work community
Guidance:
The student
-can give simple instructions when guiding a patient
-can ask simple questions when conducting a patient interview, but understanding of the answers may produce difficulties
-can tell family members information related to the state of the patient

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Satisfactory 3 (Level B1.2)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can tell about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how in a clear manner
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly fluent
-can report the state of the patient in an understandable manner
-can communicate clearly enough in situations that are characteristic of the work community
Guidance:
The student
-can give the most central instructions when guiding a patient
-can ask clarifying questions and answer unpredictable questions when conducting a patient interview
-can discuss the state of the patient with family members fairly well

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Good 5 (Level B2.2-C1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can tell about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how fluently
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient independently and versatilely
-can report the state of the patient fluently and versatilely
-can communicate fluently in situations that are characteristic of the work community
Guidance:
The student
-can communicate fluently when guiding a patient
-can ask comprehensive questions and can provide answers to common questions when conducting a patient interview
-can discuss the state of the patient with family members fairly well

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are capable of guiding a patient in Swedish in radiography and procedures related to it as well as in radiotherapy
-are able to communicate in multicultural work environments which demand field-specific oral skills
-are able to use articles and texts of radiography and radiotherapy
-can develop their language skills using diverse learning media
-acquire the oral and written language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office (Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate; the competence level B1 = satisfactory, B2 = good, CEF*)
-The students acquire the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).

Content (course unit)

-patient interview
-guidance and instruction sessions prior to and during radiological examinations and when receiving radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report

Prerequisites (course unit)

Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Satisfactory 1 (Level B1.1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can tell the main points of his/her education, practice and work experience briefly in a manner that is mostly understandable
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate briefly with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly understandable
-can report the state of the patient briefly with the help of notes and support words
-can communicate clearly in situations that are characteristic of the work community
Guidance:
The student
-can give simple instructions when guiding a patient
-can ask simple questions when conducting a patient interview, but understanding of the answers may produce difficulties
-can tell family members information related to the state of the patient

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Satisfactory 3 (Level B1.2)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can tell about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how in a clear manner
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly fluent
-can report the state of the patient in an understandable manner
-can communicate clearly enough in situations that are characteristic of the work community
Guidance:
The student
-can give the most central instructions when guiding a patient
-can ask clarifying questions and answer unpredictable questions when conducting a patient interview
-can discuss the state of the patient with family members fairly well

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Good 5 (Level B2.2-C1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can tell about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how fluently
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient independently and versatilely
-can report the state of the patient fluently and versatilely
-can communicate fluently in situations that are characteristic of the work community
Guidance:
The student
-can communicate fluently when guiding a patient
-can ask comprehensive questions and can provide answers to common questions when conducting a patient interview
-can discuss the state of the patient with family members fairly well

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are capable of guiding a patient in Swedish in radiography and procedures related to it as well as in radiotherapy
-are able to communicate in multicultural work environments which demand field-specific written skills
-are able to use articles and texts of radiography and radiotherapy
-can develop their language skills using diverse learning media
-acquire the oral and written language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office (Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate; the competence level B1 = satisfactory, B2 = good, CEF*)
-The students acquire the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).

Content (course unit)

-relevant terminology in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report

Prerequisites (course unit)

Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Satisfactory 1 (Level B1.1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can write about his/her education, practice and work experience briefly in a manner that is mostly understandable
-can sort out the main contents of trade journals related to his/her work that are easy to read
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate briefly with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly understandable
-can report and record the state of the patient briefly with the help of notes and support words
-can communicate clearly in situations that are characteristic of the work community

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Satisfactory 3 (Level B1.2)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can write about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how in a clear manner
-can search for the most central trade journals related to his/her work and is able to utilize them
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly fluent
-can report and record the state of the patient in clear and understandable manner
-can communicate clearly enough in situations that are characteristic of the work community

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Good 5 (Level B2.2-C1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can write about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how fluently and versatilely
-can search for relatively demanding trade journals related to his/her work and is able to utilize and implement them
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient independently and versatilely
-can report and record the state of the patient fluently and versatilely
-can communicate fluently in situations that are characteristic of the work community

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are capable of guiding a patient in Swedish in radiography and procedures related to it as well as in radiotherapy
-are able to communicate in multicultural work environments which demand field-specific written skills
-are able to use articles and texts of radiography and radiotherapy
-can develop their language skills using diverse learning media
-acquire the oral and written language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office (Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate; the competence level B1 = satisfactory, B2 = good, CEF*)
-The students acquire the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).

Content (course unit)

-relevant terminology in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report

Prerequisites (course unit)

Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Satisfactory 1 (Level B1.1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can write about his/her education, practice and work experience briefly in a manner that is mostly understandable
-can sort out the main contents of trade journals related to his/her work that are easy to read
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate briefly with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly understandable
-can report and record the state of the patient briefly with the help of notes and support words
-can communicate clearly in situations that are characteristic of the work community

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Satisfactory 3 (Level B1.2)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can write about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how in a clear manner
-can search for the most central trade journals related to his/her work and is able to utilize them
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient in a manner that is mostly fluent
-can report and record the state of the patient in clear and understandable manner
-can communicate clearly enough in situations that are characteristic of the work community

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Good 5 (Level B2.2-C1)
Introduction of vocational know-how and data acquisition:
The student
-can write about his/her education, practice, work experience and know-how fluently and versatilely
-can search for relatively demanding trade journals related to his/her work and is able to utilize and implement them
Communication in the work community:
The student
-can communicate with different quarters about procedures related to the patient independently and versatilely
-can report and record the state of the patient fluently and versatilely
-can communicate fluently in situations that are characteristic of the work community

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course includes essential knowledge of radiation biology ja radiation protection.

After completing the course, the student:
• is aware of the effects of ionizing radiation on different human tissues and their radio sensitivity
• knows the EU guidelines and national legislation of safe medical use of ionizing radiation well as the regulations of Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority and can explain their main contents
• knows the radiation safety in medical and work-related exposure in general
• knows, how medical use of radiation is applied out of imaging department

Content (course unit)

• types of radiation and the biological effects to human tissues
• European Union guidelines of safe use of ionizing radiation, national legislation and regulations of Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
• radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure in general
• radiation safety procedures in use of radiation applied out of imaging department

Prerequisites (course unit)

• adequate knowledge in radiation physics and human physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can name the biological effects to different human tissues and describe their radio sensitivity
• can name the concepts and general principles related to radiation protection
• can describe how the risks of the use of radiation can be minimized
• can describe the key content of the legislation and regulations concerning the use of the radiation
• can describe the radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can describe the biological effects to different human tissues and describe their radio sensitivity
• can describe the concepts and general principles related to radiation protection
• can reasonably describe how the risks of the use of radiation can be minimized
• can describe the key content of the legislation and regulations concerning the use of the radiation
• can reasonably describe the radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can widely explain the biological effects to different human tissues and describe their radio sensitivity
• can describe the concepts and general principles related to radiation protection and combine them with professional context
• can reasonably explain how the risks of the use of radiation can be minimized
• can describe the key content of the legislation and regulations concerning the use of the radiation
• can reasonably explain the radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course includes essential knowledge of radiation biology ja radiation protection.

After completing the course, the student:
• is aware of the effects of ionizing radiation on different human tissues and their radio sensitivity
• knows the EU guidelines and national legislation of safe medical use of ionizing radiation well as the regulations of Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority and can explain their main contents
• knows the radiation safety in medical and work-related exposure in general
• knows, how medical use of radiation is applied out of imaging department

Content (course unit)

• types of radiation and the biological effects to human tissues
• European Union guidelines of safe use of ionizing radiation, national legislation and regulations of Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
• radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure in general
• radiation safety procedures in use of radiation applied out of imaging department

Prerequisites (course unit)

• adequate knowledge in radiation physics and human physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can name the biological effects to different human tissues and describe their radio sensitivity
• can name the concepts and general principles related to radiation protection
• can describe how the risks of the use of radiation can be minimized
• can describe the key content of the legislation and regulations concerning the use of the radiation
• can describe the radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can describe the biological effects to different human tissues and describe their radio sensitivity
• can describe the concepts and general principles related to radiation protection
• can reasonably describe how the risks of the use of radiation can be minimized
• can describe the key content of the legislation and regulations concerning the use of the radiation
• can reasonably describe the radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can widely explain the biological effects to different human tissues and describe their radio sensitivity
• can describe the concepts and general principles related to radiation protection and combine them with professional context
• can reasonably explain how the risks of the use of radiation can be minimized
• can describe the key content of the legislation and regulations concerning the use of the radiation
• can reasonably explain the radiation safety procedures in medical and work-related exposure

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to define concepts and main principles related to radiation protection and apply them in practice
-are able to recognize, evaluate and minimize the risks of the use of radiation and are able to prepare for unconventional radiation situations and operate in them
-are able to carry out and control radiation protection related to his/her competence field in accordance with legislations and regulations, including members of staff and population
-are able to instruct in the safe use of radiation and implementation of new methods and optimization
-are able to develop the safety culture of the use of radiation as for his/her part in co-operation with RSE

Content (course unit)

-basics of radiation physics
-measuring technology and calculatory methods in determination of the radiation exposure in diagnostic radiography
-radiation protection in diagnostic radiography
-demands of radiological equipment, acquisition and maintenance in diagnostic radiography

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass means that the student has to achieve the limit of 75% of every part.
Pass:
-the student can apply concepts and main principles related to radiation protection correctly in practice
-the student can explain how the risks of the use of radiation are evaluated and minimized in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student can operate in unconventional radiation situations
-the student can carry out and control radiation protection related to his/her competence field in accordance with legislations and regulations
-the student can explain how the radiation is safely used, how new methods are brought into use and what are the methods of optimization
-the student can explain how the safety culture of the use of radiation is developed in co-operation with RSE
-the student can use the right measuring technology and calculatory methods in the determination of radiation doses

Fail:
-there are shortcomings in the definition of the concepts related to radiation protection and the principles of the use of radiation and because of that the student is not able to apply them in practice
-the student cannot explain how the risks of the use of radiation are evaluated and minimized in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student does not know the contents of national legislations concerning the use of radiation and the contents of official orders so that he/she would be able to apply them in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student cannot explain the preparation for unconventional radiation situations and the operation in connection with them
-the student cannot explain how radiation is safely used, how new methods are brought into use and what are the methods of optimization
-the student cannot explain how the safety culture of the use of radiation is developed in co-operation with RSE
-the student cannot use the right measuring technology and calculatory methods in the determination of radiation doses

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to define concepts and main principles related to radiation protection and apply them in practice
-are able to recognize, evaluate and minimize the risks of the use of radiation and are able to prepare for unconventional radiation situations and operate in them
-are able to carry out and control radiation protection related to his/her competence field in accordance with legislations and regulations, including members of staff and population
-are able to instruct in the safe use of radiation and implementation of new methods and optimization
-are able to develop the safety culture of the use of radiation as for his/her part in co-operation with RSE

Content (course unit)

-basics of radiation physics
-measuring technology and calculatory methods in determination of the radiation exposure in diagnostic radiography
-radiation protection in diagnostic radiography
-demands of radiological equipment, acquisition and maintenance in diagnostic radiography

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass means that the student has to achieve the limit of 75% of every part.
Pass:
-the student can apply concepts and main principles related to radiation protection correctly in practice
-the student can explain how the risks of the use of radiation are evaluated and minimized in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student can operate in unconventional radiation situations
-the student can carry out and control radiation protection related to his/her competence field in accordance with legislations and regulations
-the student can explain how the radiation is safely used, how new methods are brought into use and what are the methods of optimization
-the student can explain how the safety culture of the use of radiation is developed in co-operation with RSE
-the student can use the right measuring technology and calculatory methods in the determination of radiation doses

Fail:
-there are shortcomings in the definition of the concepts related to radiation protection and the principles of the use of radiation and because of that the student is not able to apply them in practice
-the student cannot explain how the risks of the use of radiation are evaluated and minimized in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student does not know the contents of national legislations concerning the use of radiation and the contents of official orders so that he/she would be able to apply them in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student cannot explain the preparation for unconventional radiation situations and the operation in connection with them
-the student cannot explain how radiation is safely used, how new methods are brought into use and what are the methods of optimization
-the student cannot explain how the safety culture of the use of radiation is developed in co-operation with RSE
-the student cannot use the right measuring technology and calculatory methods in the determination of radiation doses

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to define concepts and main principles related to radiation protection and apply them in practice
-are able to recognize, evaluate and minimize the risks of the use of radiation and are able to prepare for unconventional radiation situations and operate in them
-are able to carry out and control radiation protection related to his/her competence field in accordance with legislations and regulations, including members of staff and population
-are able to instruct in the safe use of radiation and implementation of new methods and optimization
-are able to develop the safety culture of the use of radiation as for his/her part in co-operation with RSE

Content (course unit)

-basics of radiation physics
-measuring technology and calculatory methods in determination of the radiation exposure in diagnostic radiography
-radiation protection in diagnostic radiography
-demands of radiological equipment, acquisition and maintenance in diagnostic radiography

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass means that the student has to achieve the limit of 75% of every part.
Pass:
-the student can apply concepts and main principles related to radiation protection correctly in practice
-the student can explain how the risks of the use of radiation are evaluated and minimized in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student can operate in unconventional radiation situations
-the student can carry out and control radiation protection related to his/her competence field in accordance with legislations and regulations
-the student can explain how the radiation is safely used, how new methods are brought into use and what are the methods of optimization
-the student can explain how the safety culture of the use of radiation is developed in co-operation with RSE
-the student can use the right measuring technology and calculatory methods in the determination of radiation doses

Fail:
-there are shortcomings in the definition of the concepts related to radiation protection and the principles of the use of radiation and because of that the student is not able to apply them in practice
-the student cannot explain how the risks of the use of radiation are evaluated and minimized in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student does not know the contents of national legislations concerning the use of radiation and the contents of official orders so that he/she would be able to apply them in tooth, native and animal x-ray examinations
-the student cannot explain the preparation for unconventional radiation situations and the operation in connection with them
-the student cannot explain how radiation is safely used, how new methods are brought into use and what are the methods of optimization
-the student cannot explain how the safety culture of the use of radiation is developed in co-operation with RSE
-the student cannot use the right measuring technology and calculatory methods in the determination of radiation doses

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Work as a radiographer's substitute can be credited to optional studies after at least 140 credits have been completed.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Meant for the students of Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the operation principles and structure of the equipment and auxiliary equipment used in radiotherapy
-master the legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy

Content (course unit)

-key concepts related to radiotherapy devices
-operating principles of radiotherapy devices
-EU and national legislation and regulations in radiotherapy

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Radiation Protection
-adequate knowledge of Computed Tomography Examinations
-Diagnostic Radiography, Clinical Training I

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the structure of radiotherapy devices
-can describe the EU and national legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the operating principles of radiotherapy devices
-can explain the principles of radiation protection in radiotherapy
-can explain the contents of the EU and national legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the operating principles of radiotherapy devices
-can reasonably explain the principles of radiation protection in radiotherapy
-know the contents of the EU and national legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy so that he/she can reasonably explain their contents to patients, their family members and other staff if necessary

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the operation principles and structure of the equipment and auxiliary equipment used in radiotherapy
-master the legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy

Content (course unit)

-key concepts related to radiotherapy devices
-operating principles of radiotherapy devices
-EU and national legislation and regulations in radiotherapy

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Radiation Protection
-adequate knowledge of Computed Tomography Examinations
-Diagnostic Radiography, Clinical Training I

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the structure of radiotherapy devices
-can describe the EU and national legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the operating principles of radiotherapy devices
-can explain the principles of radiation protection in radiotherapy
-can explain the contents of the EU and national legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the operating principles of radiotherapy devices
-can reasonably explain the principles of radiation protection in radiotherapy
-know the contents of the EU and national legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy so that he/she can reasonably explain their contents to patients, their family members and other staff if necessary

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are aware of the episodes of the crisis and the process of coping
-are aware of the process of radiotherapy from the patient’s point of view
-know the most common side-effects of radiotherapy, how to prevent and treat them
-know the principles of pain management
-know the follow-up of cancer patients and methods of comprehensive rehabilitation
-know how to meet seriously ill and dying patients and their relatives
-are aware of the nutrition of cancer patients
-know the Finnish Social Security System related to cancer patients

Content (course unit)

-patients with cancer and their process of coping
-patient's care path in radiotherapy
-meeting with seriously ill and dying patients and their relatives
-side-effects of radiotherapy, prevention and care
-pain and pain management in cancer
-cancer patient's follow-up and rehabilitation
-nutrition of cancer patients
-social security system of cancer patients

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge of Radiotherapy Equipment and Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy
-adequate knowledge of Planning of Radiotherapy

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the episodes of crisis
-can name the phases of the patient's care path in radiotherapy
-can name side-effects of radiotherapy and how to treat them
-can name alternatives related to the supporting of cancer patients

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the episodes of crisis
-can explain the phases of the patient's care path in radiotherapy
-can describe the side-effects of radiotherapy and can explain how to relieve and treat them
-can explain alternatives related to the supporting of cancer patients

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the episodes of crisis
-can reasonably explain the phases of the patient's care path in radiotherapy
-can describe the side-effects of radiotherapy and can widely explain how to relieve and treat them
-can reasonably explain alternatives related to the supporting of cancer patients

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are aware of the episodes of the crisis and the process of coping
-are aware of the process of radiotherapy from the patient’s point of view
-know the most common side-effects of radiotherapy, how to prevent and treat them
-know the principles of pain management
-know the follow-up of cancer patients and methods of comprehensive rehabilitation
-know how to meet seriously ill and dying patients and their relatives
-are aware of the nutrition of cancer patients
-know the Finnish Social Security System related to cancer patients

Content (course unit)

-patients with cancer and their process of coping
-patient's care path in radiotherapy
-meeting with seriously ill and dying patients and their relatives
-side-effects of radiotherapy, prevention and care
-pain and pain management in cancer
-cancer patient's follow-up and rehabilitation
-nutrition of cancer patients
-social security system of cancer patients

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge of Radiotherapy Equipment and Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy
-adequate knowledge of Planning of Radiotherapy

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the episodes of crisis
-can name the phases of the patient's care path in radiotherapy
-can name side-effects of radiotherapy and how to treat them
-can name alternatives related to the supporting of cancer patients

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the episodes of crisis
-can explain the phases of the patient's care path in radiotherapy
-can describe the side-effects of radiotherapy and can explain how to relieve and treat them
-can explain alternatives related to the supporting of cancer patients

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can reasonably explain the episodes of crisis
-can reasonably explain the phases of the patient's care path in radiotherapy
-can describe the side-effects of radiotherapy and can widely explain how to relieve and treat them
-can reasonably explain alternatives related to the supporting of cancer patients

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are able to plan, carry out, document and evaluate radiotherapy of cancer patients under guidance in the clinical training
-can carry out appropriate radiation protection of patients, staff and other people in radiotherapy
-are able to act appreciatively and respectfully towards patients and their relatives as well as co-workers
-are interested in learning radiotherapy, are able to reflect their own skills and have a positive attitude towards continuously developing themselves

Content (course unit)

-Clinical Practice in Radiotherapy department according to students personal aims

Prerequisites (course unit)

-accepted theoretical studies of the study module
-adequate knowledge in Computed Tomography Examinations
-Clinical Trainings according to the personal curriculum must be done

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-acts according to the radiographer's ethical instructions
-shows initiative and is cooperative
-can guide the patient and can as a member of a team plan, carry out, document and evaluate radiotherapy of a cancer patient
-can guide the patient and can function as a member of the team in situations related to radiation protection (patient, staff, escort and working environment)
-can operate radiological and radiotherapy equipment safely and appropriately
-is able to create confidential interaction and care relations with the patients
-works according to radiation safety
-is able to do realistic self-assessment, receives feedback and instructions

Fail:
-does not follow agreed working hours
-withdraws repeatedly from learning situations
-does not get through directed of the most general radiotherapy treatments
-endangers patient safety repeatedly
-does not follow privacy protection procedures
-does not observe an aseptic way of action
-there are factors which endanger safety in the use of radiological and radiotherapy equipment
-there are repeatedly shortcomings in situations which are related to radiation protection
-does not show interest in his/her own learning related to radiotherapy
-cannot act professionally in the work community

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the main concepts of statistics
-know the basics and scales of measurement
-master the production and description of statistics and can calculate the most common key figures
-are able to read and interpret research reports which include statistics

Content (course unit)

-statistical study and stages
-data
-measurement
-empiric distributions and indicators
-basics of statistical reasoning

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the main concepts of statistics
-can name the scales of measurement
-can calculate the most common key figures with softwares used for statistical analysis under guidance

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can explain the main concepts of statistics
-can explain the scales of measurement
-can calculate the most common key figures with softwares used for statistical analysis almost independently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can widely explain the main concepts of statistics
-can widely explain the scales of measurement
-can calculate the most common key figures with softwares used for statistical analysis independently

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the quality assurance methods ordained by the legislation governing radiation
-are able to perform the legislative quality assurance measurements fairly

Content (course unit)

-technical quality assurance of radiological equipment and devices and measurement report
-radiation legislation and regulatory guides, regulations and decisions on quality assurance of the mission of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge about the technique of imaging

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-know the quality assurance methods ordained by the legislation governing radiation in general and can perform the legislative quality assurance measurements
-shortcoming or factual errors in the technical quality assurance report
-the layout of the technical quality assurance report does not meet the standards of TAMK

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-know the quality assurance methods ordained by the legislation governing radiation and can perform and evaluate the legislative quality assurance measurements
-minor faults in the technical quality assurance report
-the technical quality assurance report is written according to the standards of TAMK

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-know the quality assurance methods ordained by the legislation governing radiation and can perform the legislative quality assurance measurements and justify the measurement results in the report
-the technical quality assurance report is written according to the standards of TAMK

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
-knows the basic ethical values in social welfare and health care
-knows the professional ethical guidelines and principles of the radiographer's profession
-is aware of his/her own values and is able to describe them regarding the values and ethical principles in health care
-knows the meaning of ethics when related to media

Content (course unit)

-values, ethics, moral and self-determination
-various concepts of human being
-human rights and equality
-ethical decision-making on different dimensions
-guidelines of professional ethics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can identify the ethical principles of social welfare and health care
-can define the concept of human being on his/her line of work
-knows the values of social welfare and health care and the radiographer's ethical principles
-knows the ethical decision-making process of social welfare and health care and identifies his/her vocational responsibility as a part of social welfare and health care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can describe and justify ethical thinking in social welfare and health care
-understands the concept of human being in social welfare and health care
-knows the values and guidelines of professional ethics and acts accordingly
-understands the ethical decision-making process in social welfare and health care
-can justify decisions according to the ethical decision-making process showing vocational responsibility

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can analyse ethical thinking and the significance of the idea of man in social welfare and health care critically
-can adapt the values of social welfare and health care and the radiographer's ethical principles in different connections
-understands the ethical decision-making process in social welfare and health care
-can analyse critically and can justify situation-specific decisions according to the ethical decision-making process showing vocational responsibility in reasoning and thinking

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-master the key concepts of topographic anatomy
-know the location of human organs and their relationship to each other
-are able to see human body as three-dimensional
-can apply their basic knowledge of topographic anatomy when studying different diagnostic radiography examinations

Content (course unit)

-Topographic Anatomy, key concepts of anatomy
-Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, vascular system in 3D

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Human Anatomy and Physiology
-Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Musculoskeletal System

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-can name the key concepts of topographic anatomy
-can recognize different body planes
-can apply his/her knowledge of topographic anatomy when studying different diagnostic radiography examinations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-can describe the key concepts of topographic anatomy
-can recognize and name anatomical targets from different body planes
-can discern the location of human organs and their relationship to each other

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-can fluently use the key concepts of topographic anatomy
-can recognize and widely name anatomical targets from different body planes
-can widely discern the location of human organs and their relationship to each other

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course includes essential knowledge of the convential radiology of adults and child.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the most common x-ray examinations and the key concepts related to them
• knows the procedure of x-ray examination
• knows how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• knows the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• knows the image evaluation criteria, can evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• recognizes normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Content (course unit)

• x-ray examinations (thorax, skeleton, teeth) and the key concepts related to them
• the procedure of x-ray examination
• guidance of different-aged patients in x-ray examinations
• basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• radiology (thorax, skeleton, teeth)

Prerequisites (course unit)

• adequate knowledge about the anatomy of the human musculoskeletal system
• adequate knowledge about radiation physics and the technique of imaging

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• can name some most common x-ray and key concepts related to them
• can name the procedure of x-ray examination
• can name how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• can name the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• can name the image evaluation criteria, can evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• can recognize some normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• can name most common x-ray and key concepts related to them
• can explain the procedure of x-ray examination
• can explain how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• can explain the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• can name the image evaluation criteria, can evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• can recognize normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can name most common x-ray and key concepts related to them
• can reasonably explain the procedure of x-ray examination
• can reasonably explain how to guide patients in x-ray examination
• can reasonably explain the basics of radiation protection in x-ray examination
• can name the image evaluation criteria, can reasonably evaluate x-ray image and name anatomic structures
• can recognize normal and pathological states from x-ray images (thorax, skeleton, teeth)
• can utilize previous knowledge

Assessment scale

0-5