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Diagnostic Radiography 2 (13 cr)

Code: RAD22SM01-3003

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 18.05.2025

Timing

13.04.2025 - 16.11.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

13 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy

Teachers

  • Katarina Vironen
  • Carina Gädda
  • Heidi Kronqvist
  • Radiografi och strålbehandling 1

Teacher in charge

Carina Gädda

Groups

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

Objective

Student
-should show good knowledge in X-ray, the imaging technology and native projections.
-has basic knowledge of the flouroscopy technology and the most common screening studies
-has basic knowledge of mammography examinations and photography techniques.
-has basic knowledge of the computed tomography, the technology, examinations and work on computed tomography.
-has basic insights into using contrast agents and first aid related to them.
-has basic insights into the magnetic resonance imaging technology, in the use of MRI and deep-knowing in safety issues.
-has in-depth knowledge of human anatomy
-understands the importance of good patient care,patient-centered and safe patientcare
-can take into account the principles of sustainable development regarding radiation
- radiation protection in relevant area
- measurements

Content

-conventional x-ray
-fluoroscopy
-mammography
-computed radiography
-magnetic tomography
-contrastmedia and first-aid
-anatomy
-patientcare
- measurements
- radiationprotection

Location and time

Spring 2025 and autumn 2025 according to lecture schedule

Materials

Study material on Moodle
Additional material according to the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and tasks.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination
Part 1
Part 2

International connections

13 cr corresponds to 351 hours of studies

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

13 cr corresponds to 351 hours of studies

Further information

Additional information on Moodle

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 criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

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 (3-4)

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.

Qualifications

Diagnostic Radiography 1 and Clinical Radiography 1