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Imaging Technique and Basic Training (4 cr)

Code: 7R00DV09-3007

General information


Enrolment period

08.06.2022 - 30.08.2022

Timing

13.10.2022 - 13.12.2022

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Radiography and Radiotherapy

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 42

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy

Teachers

  • Heli Hilander
  • Tiina Ketola
  • Pirita Markkula
  • Marja Jaronen
  • Anna-Riikka Keihäs

Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Groups

  • 22RH

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the basic concepts, structure and operation principles of radiological equipment and auxiliary equipment
-know the principles of imaging
-know the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays and how they can be affected in x-ray examinations
-know the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and comply with them
-know 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 and auxiliary equipment safely

Content (course unit)

-function and operation of radiological equipment and auxiliary 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
-in general, can use digital imaging equipment and auxiliary equipment 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
-know the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays examinations
-can use digital imaging equipment and auxiliary 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 and auxiliary equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment scale

0-5