Computed Tomography and Acute Imaging (7 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course includes essential knowledge of computed tomography and performance of computed tomography examinations, first aid, acute imaging and intravenous cannulation.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the key concepts of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices that are utilized in professional studies
• knows the structure and operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• knows the principles of safe working in CT examinations and know how to act in cases of emergency
• knows the most common CT examinations carried out to adults and children
• knows how to guide patients in CT examinations
• knows how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can name anatomic structures in a CT image and apply their knowledge of topographic anatomy in CT examinations
• can discern the findings discovered with CT
• can cannulate a peripheral vein
• can perform the most common x-ray examinations of extremities and body according to the procedure of x-ray examination in acute situations

Content (course unit)

• the principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices with auxiliary equipment
• examination process in CT examinations
• children in CT examinations
• safety in CT examinations
• use of contrast media in CT examinations
• first aid
• optimizing the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• radiology
• cannulation of a peripheral vei
• performing x-ray examinations in acute situations

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

• can describe the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• can recognize and name concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
• can name anatomic structures in a CT image
• can describe the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
• can describe the principles of safe working in CT examinations
• can describe how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can describe how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
• can describe the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations
• can cannulate a peripheral vein

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

• can explain the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• can explain concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
• can name and recognize anatomic structures in a CT image
• can explain the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
• can explain the principles of safe working in CT examinations
• can explain how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can explain how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
• can explain the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations
• can cannulate a peripheral vein

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• can reasonably explain the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• can reasonably explain concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
• can name and recognize anatomic structures and discern their relationship to each other in a CT image
• can reasonably explain the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
• can reasonably explain the principles of safe working in CT examinations
• can reasonably explain how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can reasonably explain how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
• can reasonably explain the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations
• can cannulate a peripheral vein

Location and time

Lukujärjestyksessä ilmoitetut ajankohdat ja paikat.

Exam schedules

Tentit ilmoitetaan kunkin osan tunnilla.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luento-opetus, orientoivat harjoittelu sekä Tamkilla että Taysilla, itsenäinen työskentely.

Learning materials

Ilmoitetaan opintojakson tunneilla kunkin osan kohdalata erikseen.

Student workload

1op vastaa 27 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Content scheduling

Opintojakso alkaa keväällä 2025 TT-laiteopilla. Muut osat syksyllä 2025.

Completion alternatives

Valinnaisia suoritustapoja ei ole.

Further information

Harjoitustunneilla 100% läsnäolo. Poissaolo korvataan seuraavalla opintojaksolla.

Toteutussuunnitelma tulee vielä täydentymään. 12.3.2025.