Pulmonary Function Tests, Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radiation Protection (4 cr)

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.

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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Location and time

1. ja 2. periodi
TAMK pääkampus

Exam schedules

Keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset:

Koe 11.11.2024
1. uusinta vko 50 exam
2. uusinta tammikuu 2025 exam
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Isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu:

Tentti examissa ajalla 30.9.-13.10.2024
1. uusinta vko 46
2. uusinta vko 49

Assessment methods and criteria

Keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset:

Opintojakson arviointi perustuu annettujen tehtävien tekemiseen ja aktiivisuuteen sekä kokeen pistemäärään.
Läsnäolo harjoitustunneilla on pakollinen. Poissaolot korvataan osallistumalla toisen pienryhmän opetukseen.

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Isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu:

- Kirjallinen koe (0-5, hyväksymisraja 50 %)
- Isotooppilasku (HYV / HYL, hyväksymisraja 100 %)
- Työpaja (aktiivinen osallistuminen työpajaan, 100 % läsnäolo)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset:
- verkko-opetus opintojakson Moodlessa: itsenäinen tutustuminen verkossa saatavilla oleviin oppimateriaaleihin ja niihin liittyvät tehtävät
- lähiopetus (etänä tilanteen vaatiessa) sisältäen teoriaopetusta, itsenäistä työskentelyä, keskusteluja, ryhmätehtäviä jne.
- harjoitustunnit pienryhmissä (spirometria ja PEF-mittaukset)
- opintojakson lopuksi koe ja palaute

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Isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu:
- luento-opetus
- työpajat
- itsenäinen opiskelu

Learning materials

Keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset:
○ Opintojakson oppimateriaali Moodlessa
○ Spirometria- ja PEF-mittausten suoritus ja tulkinta -suositus. 2021. Labquality / Moodi. 15. painos.
○ Opintojakson suositeltava kirjallisuus: Sovijärvi, A., Hartiala, J., Knuuti, J., Laitinen, T. & Malmberg, P. 2018. Kliinisen
fysiologian ja isotooppilääketieteen perusteet. 1. painos. Kustannus oy Duodecim. (saatavilla E-kirjana Terveysportissa, vaatii käyttöoikeuden)


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Isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu:

- Kliinisen fysiologian ja isotooppilääketieteen perusteet (toim. Sovijärvi A, Hartiala J, Knuuti J, Laitinen T ja Malmberg P) 2018: s. 64-68, s. 177-185, s. 238-251, s. 270-288, s. 290- 375.

Student workload

Opintojakson laajuus 4 opintopistettä vastaa noin 108 tuntia opiskelijan työtä (1 op = 27 h)

Keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset 2 op = 54 h
Luennot lähiopetuksena 10 h
Harjoitustunnit 12 h / pienryhmä (3 x 4h)
Tentti 2 h
Tentin palaute 1 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 29 h

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Isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu 2 op = 54 h

- luennot lähiopetuksena 12 h
- Työpajat 4 h / pienryhmä (1 x 4 h)
- Tentti 2 h (exam)
- Itsenäinen työskentely 36 h

Content scheduling

Opintojakso jakautuu kahteen osuuteen:
1. keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset (2 op) Opettaja: Marjut Murtosaari
2. isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu (2 op) Opettaja: Petri Syrén

Completion alternatives

Ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja

Practical training and working life cooperation

Opintojakso sisältää harjoittelua TAMKin opetuslaboratoriossa

International connections

Keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset:

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Isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu:
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Further information

Keuhkojen toimintatutkimukset:

Pakollinen läsnäolo ensimmäisellä opetuskerralla ja pienryhmäopetuksessa (100%). Mahdolliset pakolliset poissaolot (sairastuminen tms.) harjoitustunneilta korvataan ensisijaisesti osallistumalla toisen pienryhmän opetukseen tai jos tämä ei mahdollista sopimalla korvaavasta tehtävästä opettajan kanssa.

Opintojakson Moodle avautuu ennen opintojakson ensimmäistä tapaamista. Tarkemmat ohjeet ja materiaalit löytyvät sieltä.

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Isotooppitutkimukset ja säteilysuojelu:

Läsnäolovelvoite luento-opetuksessa 65% (8 h / 12 h:sta) ja harjoitustunneilla 100%.