X-ray Examinations, Basic Training I (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students can, in basic clinical training
-use radiological equipment and auxiliary equipment independently and safely
-use the key concepts related to x-ray examinations and x-ray projections
-perform the most common x-ray examinations of extremities and body according to the procedure of x-ray examination
-evaluate x-ray images according to criteria of a good x-ray picture and name the most common anatomical structures
-use radiation shields appropriately in x-ray examinations and act according to radiation safety
-act aseptically
-act ergonomically
-work responsibly and perform given tasks carefully
-evaluate their own learning
-are interested in their own learning about x-ray and ultrasound examinations as well as the medical use of ionizing radiation and have a positive attitude towards developing continuously

Content (course unit)

-ultrasound examinations
-x-ray examinations of the skeleton and body

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge of the anatomy of the skeleton and body
-adequate knowledge of radiation physics and imaging technique

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
-can position a patient for x-ray examinations of the skeleton and body
-can name the criteria of a good x-ray picture from x-ray pictures
-participates actively in all training classes

Fail:
-cannot position a patient for x-ray examinations of the skeleton and body
-cannot name the criteria of a good x-ray picture from x-ray pictures
-does not participate in all training classes
-withdraws from learning situations repeatedly

Location and time

Lukujärjestyksessä ilmoitettuina ajankohtina.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Harjoitustunnit röntgenluokissa, itsenäinen opiskelu.

Learning materials

Natiiviröntgen- ja ultraäänitutkimukset kurssilla kerrottu materiaali.

Student workload

1op tarkoittaa 27h opiskelijan työtä.

Completion alternatives

Toteutus suoritetaan 100% läsnäololla harjoitustunneilla. Ei vaihtoehtoisia suoritustapoja.

Further information

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