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Introduction to Clinical RadiographyLaajuus (6 cr)

Code: RAD22ST01

Credits

6 op

Objective

The stundent
-is familiar with the history of radiography and radiotherapy
-has a knowledge about different modalities in diagnostic and therapeutic radiography and about radioggrahers profession.
-has a knowledge about basic words and concepts
- is familiar with the research field in clinical radiography
- can describe the organization of social and health care in Finland and the legislation that governs the activities
- has knowledge of service systems and the patient's / client's social benefits
- has basic skills in interprofessional work
- understands and can reflect on ethical guidelines and profession-specific ethical codes and can in his future profession work on the basis of these
- understands the importance of culture in healthcare and can respond to clients / patients from different cultures
- is aware of the importance of internal sustainability based on the demands placed on the profession and can maintain good health

Content

Radiation
Modalities in radiography, radiotherapy, nuclearmedicin
Radiographer education
The radiographer profession and their workfield
Clinical radiography research
Health care in Finland
Management structures, different sustainable service environments and service systems
General laws in social and health care
Interprofessional work
The client's / patient's position and rights
Ethical guidelines and codes
Professional encounters Internal sustainability in the profession

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
The student has superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading) 

Assessment criteria for written work 
The student has followed instructions for the written task. The student shows limited substance knowledge and are not familiar nor knowledge about other students' written work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate views 

Assessment criteria for written work 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited. Shows insufficient knowledge about other students' written work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student shows in-depth knowledge and maturity in the subject 

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance. Shows good knowledge in the other participants' written work, ask relevant questions and have capacity to lead a seminar discussion. The written work and the possible opponentship shows excellent knowledge (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 24.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
  • Carina Gädda
Teacher in charge

Carina Gädda

Groups
  • URS24D-V
    Röntgenskötare (YH), h24, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

The stundent
-is familiar with the history of radiography and radiotherapy
-has a knowledge about different modalities in diagnostic and therapeutic radiography and about radioggrahers profession.
-has a knowledge about basic words and concepts
- is familiar with the research field in clinical radiography
- can describe the organization of social and health care in Finland and the legislation that governs the activities
- has knowledge of service systems and the patient's / client's social benefits
- has basic skills in interprofessional work
- understands and can reflect on ethical guidelines and profession-specific ethical codes and can in his future profession work on the basis of these
- understands the importance of culture in healthcare and can respond to clients / patients from different cultures
- is aware of the importance of internal sustainability based on the demands placed on the profession and can maintain good health

Content

Radiation
Modalities in radiography, radiotherapy, nuclearmedicin
Radiographer education
The radiographer profession and their workfield
Clinical radiography research
Health care in Finland
Management structures, different sustainable service environments and service systems
General laws in social and health care
Interprofessional work
The client's / patient's position and rights
Ethical guidelines and codes
Professional encounters Internal sustainability in the profession

Location and time

According to the schedule

Materials

Radiologi, Blomqvist, Lennart. Valda delar
radiography: webpages, current research
Sustainable development

Teaching methods

Lecturers, workshops, study visits

Completion alternatives

Exam
Individual written assignment

Student workload

27h x 6= 162h

Further information

Introductions, workshops and seminars have mandatory attendance.

All assignments follow Instructions for writing in Novia and plagiation control through Ouriginal
Use of AI according to lecturer

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
The student has superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading) 

Assessment criteria for written work 
The student has followed instructions for the written task. The student shows limited substance knowledge and are not familiar nor knowledge about other students' written work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate views 

Assessment criteria for written work 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited. Shows insufficient knowledge about other students' written work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student shows in-depth knowledge and maturity in the subject 

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance. Shows good knowledge in the other participants' written work, ask relevant questions and have capacity to lead a seminar discussion. The written work and the possible opponentship shows excellent knowledge (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Clinical radiography: Tentamina will be graded between 0-5, The written assignments are approved/ not approved and can affect the final grade by raising.
Feedback on assignments is given in writing
Active participation in the course can affect the grade

Qualifications

None