RAB1300 Basic Radiographic Imaging and Exposure Course description

The course deals with radiographic techniques and methodological principles related to conventional radiography. Skeletal and chest examinations make up the majority of examinations. Radiation protection and the principles of practical radiation protection are also an important part of the course. Newly qualified radiographers are expected to carry out such examinations independently and in accordance with professional criteria. This includes meeting the patient's need for communication and care, respond to the patient's illness or injury, and be able to produce and describe diagnostic images. The course also provides an introduction to preparing patients for CT examination.

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 can

• describe general pathological processes and the occurrence and growth of microorganisms

• explain causes and symptoms of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems

• explain the chain of infection, the hygiene guidelines and how hospital-acquired infections can be prevented

• describe forms of treatment for relevant diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems

• explain how to care for patients with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems, including observation, communication and care regardless of sex, ethnicity, religion/life stance, functional impairment, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and age

• explain how patients and laboratories are prepared for CT examinations

• describe image criteria for X-ray examinations of the musculoskeletal system and thorax 

• identify pathology in skeletal and chest X-ray images

Skills 

The student can

• use conventional X-ray machines 

• apply theoretical knowledge of exposure technique 

• carry out simple skeletal and chest examinations

• assess which factors influence radiation dose and image quality 

• perform simple image processing

• perform practical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pulse and blood pressure measurements and patient handling techniques 

• calculate effective dose based on the dose area product (DAP) 

General competence  

The student can

• understand the principles of practical radiation protection 

• give grounds for how skeletal and chest examinations are carried out 

• compare radiation doses from conventional radiography examinations with national diagnostic reference levels

The work and teaching methods include flipped classroom, lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study. In seminars, the students work in groups. Digital learning resources will be made available to students in advance, and the time they spend at the university will be used to work on assignments and group work. 

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 

• an individual practical test in skeletal and chest examinations in accordance with set criteria 

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

No aids permitted 

Grade scale A–F

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

Free text assignment: At least 25% 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