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Mammography examinations (3cr)

Code: 7R00CQ86-3001

General information


Enrolment period
28.11.2016 - 08.01.2017
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2017 - 31.07.2017
Implementation has ended.
Credits
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Radiography and Radiotherapy
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
RADIO-luennoitsija Virtuaalihenkilö
Anne Skogberg
Marja Hannula
Course
7R00CQ86

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the structure and function of mammography equipment and auxiliary equipment
-know the principles of mammography
-know the most common medical substances and contrast agents used in mammography, their influence mechanism as well as their side effects
-discern normal and pathological conditions of breasts
-know the legislation concerning safe medical use of ionising radiation in mammography and procedures
-know how to act in case of emergency
-can act aseptically
-can guide and position patients in mammography

Content (course unit)

-Mammography devices with auxiliary equipment
-X-ray and MRI Mammography; Ultrasound
-Radiation Protection
-Quality Assurance
-Radiology

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Human Anatomy and Physiology I ja II
-Diagnostic Radiography, Clinical Training II

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