Imaging Technique and Basic Training (4cr)

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

Location and time

Syksyllä 2025.

Exam schedules

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Assessment methods and criteria

Koe, arviointiasteikko 0-5
Orientoiva harjoittelu: aktiivinen osallistuminen, jatkuva arviointi hyväksytty/hylätty.
Opintojakson tentti , uusinnat ja arvosanan korotustentti järjestetään TUNI EXAMISSA.
Moodlen 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) Laitteiden käyttöön liittyvä materiaali ja harjoitustuntien sisältö tulee olla katsottuna ja niihin liittyvät tehtävät tehtynä ennen ensimmäistä harjoitustuntia. Säteilyturvallisuus sitoumus tulee olla tehtynä ennen ensimmäistä harjoitustuntia.
Ei sisällä yksilöopetusta/-ohjausta.

Learning materials

Suositeltava kirjallisuus Moodlessa

Student workload

4 op = 108h. 8-10 h lähiopetusta, 16 h harjoitustunteja. Itsenäisen työn osuus n. 82-84 h

Completion alternatives

Ei ole, harjoitustunneilla 100% läsnäolo