Radiography - imaging systems and methods, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Radiography - imaging systems and methods 15 credits

Radiografi - bildgivande system och metoder

First cycle, M0089H

Version

Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2019 Sp 1 - Present

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Education level

First cycle

Grade scale

U G VG *

Subject

Radiology

Subject group (SCB)

Medicine

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and Entry requirements for the course corresponding to: M0085H Radiography, basic course I M0086H Radiography, basic course II M0026H Medical Science: Anatomy and Physiology in position to Radiology M0050H Radiation science and radiological modalities M0067H Radiography Nursing Interventions in position radiography with Clinical Practice M0066H Radiography Nursing Technigues in position Radiography with Clinical Practice M0029H Medical Science: Microbiology, infection control and infection disease M0070H General Pharmacology, contrast agents and pharmaceutical calculation M0088H Medical Science - in-depth studies in anatomy and pathology

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Selection

The selection is based on 1-165 credits.

Course Aim

On completion of the course, the student should have good knowledge of imaging systems and methods within radiography, which means that the student should be able to:

Describe different types of diagnostic modalities and their main fields of application
Describe radiation protection and safety aspects on different diagnostic modalities
Explain how a digital image is produced, processed and stored
Understand the fundamental principles of projection theory
Describe projections and image criteria for basic radiography examinations
Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret a radiography referral
Describe how different exposure parameters affect the image quality

Contents

Diagnostic modalities within radiology
Projection theory
Digital image handling
RIS, DICOM and PACS
Radiation protection and patient safety

Realization

The course provides students introductory lectures on the various components to attain the course objectives. Teaching is both on campus and through distance learning techniques. The students also acquire knowledge and practice fulfilment of course objectives through compulsory laboratory work/seminars. During the course students work both individually and in groups to develop their knowledge. Other teaching methods may also be used.

The content of the course components and its teaching methods are specifically tailored for the radiographer profession.

Examination

The examination takes place both individually and in groups. Alternative examination methods may be used.

Remarks

This is a first-cycle course. The study guide will be available in the course room in Canvas.

Transition terms

The course is a merger of components of the courses M0069H, M0051H and M0076H.

Examiner

Veronica Jönsson

Transition terms

The course M0089H is equal to M0051H

Literature. Valid from Spring 2019 Sp 4 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Aspelin, P. & Pettersson, H. (rev.) (2008). Radiologi (Radiology). (1st ed.) Lund: Student literature.
Berglund, E. & Jönsson, B. (2007). Medicinsk fysik. (1st ed.) Lund: Student literature.
Bontrager, K.L. & Lampignano, J.P. (2010). Bontrager’s handbook of radiographic positioning and techniques. (7th ed.) St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier.
Ehrlich, R.A. & Coakes, D.M. (2013). Patient care in radiography: with an introduction to medical imaging. (8th ed.) St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Mosby
Hietala,S-O. & Åhlström Riklund, K.(rev.)(2013). Nuklearmedicin. (2nd ed.) Lund: Student literature.
Jacobsons, B. (2006). Medicin och teknik. (5., [rev. and reworked] ed.) Lund: Student literature.

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Course offered by

Department of Health Sciences

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	Cr	Status	From period
0001	Seminar	U G#	3.00	Mandatory	A17
0002	Written assignments	U G VG *	5.00	Mandatory	A17
0003	Laboratory work	U G#	3.00	Mandatory	A17
0004	Individual examination	U G VG *	4.00	Mandatory	A17

Syllabus established

by 10 Feb 2017

Last revised

by Head of Department of Health Sciences 08 Feb 2019

Published:20 December 2016

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