Course syllabus for Clinical radiography in a European perspective 1

Klinisk Radiografi i ett europeiskt perspektiv 1

Essential data

Course code: 1RS025
Course name: Clinical radiography in a European perspective 1
Credits: 7.5
Form of Education: Higher education, study regulation of 2007
Main field of study: Radiography
Level: G2 - First cycle 2
Grading scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)
Department: Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
Decision date: 2007-12-11
Revised by: Education committee CLINTEC
Last revised: 2024-10-14
Course syllabus valid from: Spring semester 2025

Specific entry requirements

Previous knowledge equivalent to semester 1-4 radiography programme.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand the responsibilities, professional qualifications and skills of a radiographer in an international context.
  • Discuss patient care and communication in the field of radiography in an international context.
  • Independently use appropriate radiographic methods in conventional radiography and CT, based on the patient's condition and diagnostic purpose.
  • Assist in imaging examination specialties, including MRI, angiography, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
  • Ensure the mental and physical comfort and safety of patients during radiographic procedures.

Content

This course provides students with an understanding of the physical principles and practices of various radiographic modalities, including conventional radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance tomography, ultrasound and angiography. The allocation and students' clinical rotation on these modalities depend on the resources of the partner university. The course covers machine components and their operation in image production, as well as patient care and the radiographer's role from an international perspective. The course includes training in preparation and modification to ensure optimal conventional radiography. Students will work with patients presenting a wide range of physical conditions and will be trained to conduct examinations while continuously monitoring the patient's condition. This knowledge helps students ensure the patient's comfort and safety while providing qualified diagnostic tests. The course also covers anatomy, imaging options, pathology and how these factors should be considered in the imaging process.

Teaching methods

The clinical education provided is planned in collaboration with the teacher in charge. Clinical rotations give students the opportunity to experience a wide array of exams, guided by experienced professionals who provide insights, advice and support. The pedagogic structure and teaching method during clinical rotation vary and includes supervised lab work, field studies and clinical tutoring.

Examination

Clinical rotation is mandatory. Compensation for absences during clinical rotations is decided by the responsible examiner. Student achievement and knowledge acquisition are assessed through practical lab work, demonstrations, written and oral exams.

If there are special reasons, or need for adaptation for a student with a disability, the examiner may decide to depart from the syllabus's regulations on examination form, number of examination opportunities, possibility of completion or exemption from compulsory educational elements, etc. Content and learning objectives as well as the level of expected skills, knowledge and abilities must not be changed, removed or lowered.

Other directives

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education.

Literature and other teaching aids

  • Ehrlich, Ruth Ann; McCloskey, Ellen Doble; Daly, Joan A., Patient care in radiography: with an introduction to medical imaging, 6. ed. : St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, cop. 2004 - xv, 447 s. ISBN: 0-323-01937-4, LIBRIS-ID: 9649937, *
  • Möller, Torsten B.0 77501, Normal findings in radiography, Stuttgart : Thieme, cop. 2000 - 276 s. ISBN: 3-13-116531-6 (GTV), LIBRIS-ID: 4669244, *
  • Möller, Torsten B.0 77501, Pocket atlas of radiographic positioning, Reif, Emil, Stuttgart : Thieme, 1997 - ix, 286 s. ISBN: 3-13-107441-8 (Stuttgart), LIBRIS-ID: 4668759, *
  • Möller, Torsten B.0 77501; Reif, Emil, Pocket atlas of radiographic anatomy, 2. ed. rev. and enlarged : New York ;a Stuttgart : Thieme, 2000 - 374 s. ISBN: 3-13-784202-6, LIBRIS-ID: 8279031, *
  • Möller, Torsten B.; Reif, Emil, Pocket atlas of sectional anatomy: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.n Vol. 1,p Head and neck, 3. ed., rev. and updated /b Torsten B.Moeller, Emil Reif : Stuttgart : Thieme, 2007 - ix, 264 s. ISBN: 3-13-125503-X (GTV), LIBRIS-ID: 10257344, *
  • The Esential Physics of Medical Imaging: Second Edition, Buchberg, J.T; Seibert, J.A; Leidholdt, E.M; Boone, J.M, 2:a : Philadelpia : Lippincott Williams Wilkins, 2002 - 933 ISBN: 0-683-30118-7,