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Imaging Technique and Basic Training (4 cr)

Code: 7R00GM44-3002

General information


Enrolment period
14.07.2024 - 08.09.2024
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
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
Röntgenhoitaja Virtuaalihenkilö
Heli Hilander
Tiina Ketola
Nea Hemmo
Antti Rantanen
Marja Jaronen
Person in charge
Tiina Säilä
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 lähi-tai etäopetusta, 16h harjoitustunteja. Itsenäisen työn osuus 76h

Completion alternatives

Ei ole, harjoitustunneilla 100% läsnäolo

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