RAB2200 Peadiatric X-ray Course description

The paediatric X-ray course deals with the examination and treatment of children. Children are a vulnerable patient group, and examining children brings very different challenges from those encountered when examining adults. Children are particularly radiosensitive, and a radiographer must be capable of taking account of special anatomical circumstances, have knowledge of the most common pathological processes in children and be able to adapt radiographic techniques. At the same time, children and their next of kin must be cared for in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. Child abuse is a key topic in this course, as radiographers play an important role in diagnosing abuse.

Passed first year of the programme or equivalent.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge 

The student can

• explain the stages of children's development
• explain how to care for children and next of kin in diagnostic imaging examination and treatment situations
• recognise paediatric anatomy and its appearance on diagnostic images
• describe the most common pathological conditions of the chest, abdomen, urinary tract and musculoskeletal system in children
• explain and assess different principles and techniques used in diagnostic imaging examination and treatment of children, including exposure technique, sedation, immobilisation and distraction
• explain radiation biology effects and radiation protection in paediatric x-ray examinations

Skills 

The student can

• assess the justification and choice of modality for examinations of children

General competence  

The student can

• refer to relevant legislation and consider ethical dilemmas relating to diagnostic imaging examinations and treatment of children
• recognise signs and consider implementing measures on suspicion of child abuse

The work and teaching methods include flipped classroom, lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study. This course uses digital learning resources in the form of video lectures, digital tests and exercises. In seminars, the students work in groups.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam: 

• a minimum attendance of 80% at scheduled seminars and skills training sessions

Oral exam in groups of 2-4 students, up to 30 minutes per group. Two days before the exam, the students will receive a case that will form the basis for the exam.

In special cases, resit and rescheduled exams may be held as individual exams.

All aids are permitted.

Pass/fail

The oral exam is assessed by one internal and one external examiner.