RAB1100 Radiation Physics and Radiography Course description

Language of instruction: Norwegian 

The course provides a fundamental understanding of the structure of the human body, from the individual cell to the large organ systems and the functioning of organs. Knowledge of topographical anatomy is a prerequisite for being able to locate anatomical structures that appear in images produced by means of diagnostic imaging methods. Physiology is likewise important to carrying out dynamic diagnostic imaging examinations. This knowledge is vital to sound professional practice as a radiographer. 

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.;

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

Knowledge;

The student;

• understands the history of the profession of radiographer and its contemporary practice in a national and international context
• can describe how radiographers work and what characterises the practice of radiography
• can explain the main principles of patient communication;
• can refer to relevant ethical theories and professional ethics
• can describe the content and function of professional ethical guidelines
• can describe the steps of evidence-based practice;
• can describe laws, regulations and principles related to radiation protection;
• can explain the concept of ionising radiation;
• can explain how electromagnetic radiation and particle radiation are formed
• can explain the X-ray spectrum used for conventional radiography and mammography
• can describe interactions between X-rays and tissue/matter;
• can explain the concept of radiation doses;
• can describe the components of a conventional X-ray equipment, its structure and how it works;
• can explain how radiation is detected;
• can explain and describe the structure of digital images
• can explain factors that affects image quality
• can explain the relationship between optimal image quality and radiation dose;
• can describe the image storage system Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
• can describe different aspects of post-processing
• can describe different organs’ radiosensitivity;

Skills;

The student can

• handle safe use of X-ray equipment as regards radiation risk
• identify the elements of an X-ray laboratory;
• explain and apply different types of filters, grids and their placement in the X-ray equipment
• apply knowledge of challenges relating to communication with patients, next of kin and colleagues;

General competence;

The student can

• understand basic radiation physics related to ionising radiation;
• understand the fundamental principles of radiation protection
• use an X-ray laboratory;

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

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

• a minimum of 90 % attendance in skills training;
• a minimum of;80 % attendance in scheduled group works and seminars
• written assignment in groups of 2-4 students related to patient communication and ethics, up to 1,200 words

Supervised individual written exam, combination of multiple choice and free text assignments, 3 hours 

Utøvelse av radiografyrket forutsetter grunnleggende kunnskap om strålefysikk og atomfysikk. Sentralt i emnet er oppbygging, virkemåte og anvendelse av røntgenapparatur. Emnet gir en grundig introduksjon i strålefysikk, dannelse av røntgenbildet og faktorer som påvirker dette. Dette emnet gir også en introduksjon til strålevern, radiografiens historie samt en innføring i etikk og kommunikasjonsteorier.

Studenten må være tatt opp på studiet.

An external examiner contributes to the preparation of the exam questions.

Free text assignment: At least 20% of the exam papers will be assessed by one external and one internal examiner. The external examiner's assessment should benefit all students. The remaining papers will be assessed by internal examiners.

Multiple choice test: quality assured by an internal examiner and automatically assessed

For å fremstille seg til eksamen må følgende være godkjent:

• minimum 90 prosent tilstedeværelse i ferdighetstrening
• skriftlig oppgave i gruppe på 2-4 studenter, relatert til pasientkommunikasjon og etikk, inntil 1200 ord