Imaging Technique and Basic Training (4 cr)
Code: 7R00GM44-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 14.07.2024 - 25.09.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 13.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Radiography and Radiotherapy
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 42
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
- Teachers
- Röntgenhoitaja Virtuaalihenkilö
- Heli Hilander
- Pirita Markkula
- Tiina Ketola
- Nea Hemmo
- Antti Rantanen
- Marja Jaronen
- Person in charge
- Kirsi Mansikkamäki
- Tags
- CONTACT
- Course
- 7R00GM44
Objectives (course unit)
The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with X-ray equipment and its operation and to identify the factors involved in the formation of an X-ray image.
After completing the course, the student:
• knows the basic concepts, structure and operation principles of radiological equipment
• knows the principles of imaging
• knows the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays and how they can be affected in x-ray examinations
• knows the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and comply with them
• knows 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 safely
Content (course unit)
• function and operation of radiological 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
• can use digital imaging equipment safely 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
• can explain the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays examinations
• can use digital imaging 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 safely in the lab class
Exam schedules
Opintojakson tentti 11.11.2024 paperille kirjoitettavana kokeena, ensimmäinen uusinta 10.12.2024 ja toinen uusinta 14.01.25 sekä arvosanan korotus 14.01.25. Korotustenttiin ilmoittautuminen opettajalle sähköpostilla to 07.01.24 mennessä.
Assessment methods and criteria
Koe, arviointiasteikko 0-5
Orientoiva harjoittelu: aktiivinen osallistuminen, jatkuva arviointi hyväksytty/hylätty.
Opintojakson ensimmäinen koe on kynällä kirjoitettava koe.
Tehtävästä on mahdollisuus saada 1 piste, joka huomioidaan varsinaisen tentin pisteytyksessä.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Luennot, itsenäinen työskentely (kaikki tehtävät tulee olla tehtynä ennen tenttiä) harjoitustunnit (laitteiden käyttöön liittyvät videot tulee olla katsottuna ja niihin liittyvät tehtävät tehtynä ennen ensimmäistä harjoitustuntia samoin kuin Säteilyturvallisuus sitoumus). Ei sisällä yksilöopetusta/-ohjausta.
Learning materials
Suositeltava kirjallisuus Moodlessa
Student workload
4 op = 108h. 16h lähiopetusta, 16h harjoitustunteja. Itsenäisen työn osuus 76h
Completion alternatives
Ei ole, harjoitustunneilla 100% läsnäolo