Imaging Technique and Basic Training (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-know the basic concepts, structure and operation principles of radiological equipment and auxiliary equipment
-know the principles of imaging
-know the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays and how they can be affected in x-ray examinations
-know the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and comply with them
-know 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 and auxiliary equipment safely

Content (course unit)

-function and operation of radiological equipment and auxiliary 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
-in general, can use digital imaging equipment and auxiliary equipment 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
-know the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays examinations
-can use digital imaging equipment and auxiliary 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 and auxiliary equipment safely in the lab class

Exam schedules

Opintojakson tentti 19.11. Ensimmäinen uusinta xx, toinen uusinta xx

Assessment methods and criteria

Koe, arviointiasteikko 0-5; orientoiva harjoittelu: aktiivinen osallistuminen, jatkuva arviointi hyväksytty/hylätty

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot, Flipped Learning ja ryhmätyöskentely, harjoitustunnit

Learning materials

Suositeltava kirjallisuus Moodlessa

Student workload

4 op = 108h. 20h ryhmätyöskentelyä/luentoja, 16h harjoitustunteja. Itsenäisen työn osuus 72h

Completion alternatives

Ei ole, harjoitustunneilla 100% läsnäolo

Further information

Teoria ja orientoiva harjoittelu menevät limittäin. Osallistuminen orientoivaan harjoitteluun edellyttää teoriassa käsiteltyjen asioiden hallintaa.