Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Pulmonary function tests
The student
- can instruct the patient to pulmonary function tests (spirometry, PEF)
- can perform pulmonary function tests and knows the criteria for high-quality examination (e.g. selection of proper spirometry curves)
- understands the sources of error in spirometry
- knows the key parameters measured in spirometry
- understands the purpose of pulmonary function tests and the significance of spirometry findings in the most common lung diseases
- takes into consideration patient safety and quality assessment


Nuclear medicine procedures and radiation protection
The student
- knows the basics of radioactivity used in professional studies
- knows the structure and operating principles of the equipment used in nuclear medicine procedures
- knows the principles of working safely in nuclear medicine procedures
- knows how the methods of nuclear medicine are utilized in diagnosis, evaluation and follow up
- 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
- is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
- is able to perform activity calculations related to the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of working in a Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Content (course unit)

Pulmonary Function Tests

Lung functions
Spirometry examination and patient guidance
Evaluation of spirometry measurements and selection of breath curves
Peak expiratory flow (PEF) examination and patient guidance
Patient safety during examination
External quality assessment of spirometry

Nuclear medicine and radiation protection

Principles of working in nuclear medicine procedures
Principles of nuclear medicine procedures and radionuclide therapy
Principles of PET-CT procedures
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 radiopharmaceuticals
Working in a Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

The student must have passed Examination of the Heart and Circulation 7B00EG34 before this course.

Further information (course unit)

The course includes clinical training in the university of applied sciences' teaching laboratory.

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

Pulmonary function tests
The student
- can define the basic concepts and explain the basic examinations related to the study module
- performs the tasks of the study module according to the work instructions
- shows limited preparation for training lessons and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own performance
- selects the spirometry curves for printing hesitantly and at a satisfactory level
- participates satisfactorily in group tasks

Nuclear medicine and radiation protection
The student
- is able to identify and name the basic 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
- 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 using radiopharmaceuticals
- is able to perform activity calculations related to the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals
- is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
- is able to work safely in the work shop learning environment

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

Pulmonary function tests
The student
- analyses concepts related to the studies
- can apply the acquired knowledge in the performance of basic examinations
- selects the spirometry curves for printing well and mostly correctly
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and engages in both individual work and group activities
- participates in given tasks as a member of the group

Nuclear medicine and radiation protection
The student
- is able to explain the basic physics required for safe medical use of radiation
- 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
- 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 using radiopharmaceuticals
- is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
- is able to perform activity calculations related to the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills in different situations
- is able to work and apply theory in different learning situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Pulmonary function tests
The student
- analyses the relations between concepts related to pulmonary function tests
- develops his/her own professional know-how in a goal-oriented and diverse way
- selects well and systematically the appropriate spirometry curves for printing
- can identify normal findings and the most common abnormalities well
- participates in given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Nuclear medicine and radiation protection
The student
- can explain, with justification, the basic physics required for safe medical use of radiation
- can explain, with justification, the most important concepts related to nuclear medicine examinations and treatments
- can explain, with justification, the structure and operating principle of equipment used in nuclear medicine
- can explain, with justification, 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 well enough to explain, with justification, their contents to the patient, patients’ relatives and other staff, if necessary
- can explain extensively and with justification the methods by which patients can be examined and treated using radiopharmaceuticals
- is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
- is able to perform activity calculations related to the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations in a versatile way
- is able to work in the work shop learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

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Assessment scale

0-5