RABPRA1 Clinical Placement - X-ray and Elementary CT Course description

The course consists of six weeks of practical training at a diagnostic imaging department. The practical training focuses on conventional radiography examinations of the skeleton and chest, along with preparation of laboratories and patients for non-contrast CT examinations. The 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.

Passed the course RAB1200 Anatomy, Physiology and Fundamentals of X-ray Images

Passed the course RAB1100 Radiation Physics and Radiography

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

Skills 

The student can

• identify and describe anatomical structures and obvious pathology in images from skeletal and chest examinations 

• master the use of conventional X-ray equipment

• apply scientific knowledge and perform chest X-ray and the most common skeletal examinations independently

• assess and choose exposure parameters for conventional radiography examinations 

• describe image criteria and assess image quality for chest and skeletal examinations and carry out simple image processing 

• apply medical image and information systems under supervision, and describe how patients and laboratories are prepared for non-contrast CT examinations 

• recognise anatomical structures in images from non-contrast CT examinations 

General competence  

The student can

• apply the principles of practical radiation protection 

• apply relevant hygiene guidelines 

• 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 staff 

The students will complete six weeks of external practical training at diagnostic imaging departments.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to receive an assessment:

• a minimum of 90% attendance in practical training

Assessment of practical training. The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course and the continuous assessment that students are subject to throughout the practical training period.

A minimum attendance of 90% is required in order to for a student’s practical training to be assessed. For more information, see the general part of the programme description about practical training assessment.

Resit assessment: Students who fail a period of practical training normally have to retake the whole practical training period.

Not relevant

Pass/fail

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.