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

Language of instruction: Norwegian 

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.

Parts of the course consists of practical training at diagnostic imaging departments. The practical training focuses on conventional radiography examinations of the skeleton and chest, where students are to gain practical experience of carrying out diagnostic imaging examinations in a satisfactory manner. The practical training gives students experience of both the technical and care aspects of the profession based on relevant theory.

The course consists of 11 weeks of which the first 5 weeks are theory and skills training, and 6 weeks of practical training.

Most of the institutions that make up the external practical training arenas for this programme are located in Oslo and Eastern Norway. The students must therefore expect to commute during one or more of their periods of practical training. Students are assigned to diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy units. It is emphasised that the students should become familiar with the profession early on and that they will have practical training in all three years of the programme.

Students must comply with the clothing regulations in force at the practical training establishment. Special requirements for tests or vaccination may apply at individual establishments.

Studenten skal etter å ha fullført emnet ha følgende totale læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Studenten har

• kunnskaper i matematikk innen grunnleggende algebra, funksjoner i en og to variable, finansmatematikk og integrasjon

Ferdigheter

Studenten kan

• gjennomføre et bredt spekter av algebraiske operasjoner, inkludert løsning av ulikheter, likninger og systemer av likninger
• analysere énvariabel funksjoner som polynomfunksjoner, rasjonale funksjoner, eksponentialfunksjoner, logaritmiske funksjoner og kombinasjoner av disse. Analysen omfatter: nullpunkter, asymptoter, grenseverdier, kontinuitet, derivasjon (inkludert implisitt derivasjon), ekstremverdiproblemer og elastisiteter
• analysere forskjellige funksjoner av flere variabler (inkludert Cobb-Douglasfunksjoner og funksjoner med eksponential- og logaritmeelementer). Analysen omfatter å finne og klassifisere stasjonære punkter, finne maksimum og minimum på et avgrenset område og finne maksimum og minimum under bibetingelser, inkludert anvendelser av Lagranges metode
• analysere aritmetiske og geometriske rekker, analysere konvergens av geometriske rekker og bestemme summen av konvergente uendelige geometriske rekker
• løse problemer innenfor finansmatematikk, inkludert annuiteter, nedbetaling av lån, oppsparingsannuiteter og nåverdi
• anvende grunnleggende integralregning i tilknytning til de funksjonstypene som inngår

Generell kompetanse

Studenten kan

• lese matematisk formulert faglitteratur og er trent i logisk og analytisk tenkning.

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

Ingen arbeidskrav eller obligatoriske aktiviteter.

Eksamen i emnet er en skriftlig eksamen på 4 timer.

Følgende hjelpemidler er tillatt:

• Kalkulator (se programplan for regler som gjelder bruk av kalkulator)

Gradert skala A - F

Det benyttes en intern og en ekstern sensor til sensurering av besvarelsene. 

Et uttrekk på minst 25 % av besvarelsene sensureres av to sensorer. Karakterene på de besvarelsene som er vurdert skal danne grunnlag for å fastsette nivå på resten av besvarelsene. 

Bjørnar Larssen

Kunnskaper i algebra og funksjonslære tilsvarende R1/S1 (for eksempel 2MX/2MZ) i videregående skole. Studenter uten nødvendige forkunnskaper tilbys forkurs.