Computed Tomography ExaminationsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

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

-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)

-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)

-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)

-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