Basics of Radiography and Radiotherapy, Learning to be ProfessionalLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Students
-are aware of how radiography and radiotherapy has developed and the importance of Evidence Based Radiography and Radiotherapy
-know the key concepts of radiography and radiotherapy
-recognise the radiographers’ fields of expertise in health care and the principles of radiation protection
-are aware of radiographers’ Code of Ethics, know the legislation related to health care and know the responsibility of an expert using radiation in health care
-can express themselves and communicate in diverse working life situations
-are interested in lifelong learning in the field of radiography
-maintain their own individual study plan and actively follow their own learning and growth into expertise

Content

-life-long learning in the field of radiography
-key concepts of radiography and radiotherapy
-safe use of ionizing radiation
-code of ethics in health care
-radiographer as an expert using radiation in health care
-communication in diverse working life situations
-personal portfolio
-interaction with an aggressive patient