RAB1350 Basic Radiographic Imaging and Exposure -Theory and Skills Course description

Individuell prosjekteksamen, i form av selvvalgt tema som utarbeides i løpet av emneperioden. Omfang: 3000 ord (+/- 10 %).

Ny eksamen: Dersom oppgaven vurderes til F (ikke bestått) har studenten anledning til å levere omarbeidet versjon én (1) gang.

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

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
• 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

• apply and master conventional X-ray machines;
• assess and choose exposure parameters for conventional radiography examinations;
• carry out simple skeletal and chest examinations
• assess which factors influence radiation dose and image quality
• calculate effective dose based on the dose area product (DAP);
• perform practical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pulse and blood pressure measurements and patient handling techniques;
• identify and describe anatomical structures and obvious pathology in images from skeletal and chest examinations;
• describe image criteria and assess image quality for chest and skeletal examinations
• perform simple image processing ;
• apply medical image and information systems under supervision
• apply relevant hygiene guidelines

General competence ;

The student can

• understand and apply 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
• give patients precise and individually information, take care of the patient and create a sense of security during the examination
• demonstrate attitudes that are important to professional practice and cooperate with other

To sensorer vurdere hver besvarelse. Minimum 20 % av besvarelsene vurderes av ekstern sensor. Ekstern sensors vurdering skal komme alle studentene til gode.

10 studiepoeng overlapp med FYSBA6010 Fysioterapi for barn - kunnskapsgrunnlag og praksis 1, 20 stp.

Combined assessment.

Part 1) Assessment of practical training: The assessment is based on the learning outcomes and the continuous assessment that the student is subject to throughout the practical training period.;The student’s practical training can only be assessed if their attendance is sufficiently high (90%). For more information, see the general part of the programme description about practical training assessment.

Part 2) Supervised individual written exam, (combination of multiple choice and free text assignments,) 3;hours

The student can receive the final assessment in part 1, part 2 and part 3 independently of each other. The student must pass all parts in order to pass the course.

Resit assessment/exam: If a student fails one part of the exam, they must retake the part in question. If the student fails part 1 (practical training period), they must normally retake the whole practical training period.

Students can appeal the grade awarded for part 2, written exam.

Part 1) Not relevant

Part 2) No aids permitted

Part 1) Pass/Fail

Part 2) Grade scale A-F

Part 1);The midway and final assessments are made by the practical training supervisor in cooperation with the contact lecturer. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.

Part 2) An external examiner takes part in preparing the exam questions and assesment criteria, and assesses a minimum of 25 % of the exam papers together with an internal examiner. Other;exam;papers are assessed;by;internal examiners. The external examiner´s assessment shall benefit all students.