Radiology 1, 4.5 credits
Röntgendiagnostik 1, 4.5 hp- Course code
- 1RS002
- Course name
- Radiology 1
- Credits
- 4.5 credits
- Form of Education
- Higher Education, study regulation 2007
- Main field of study
- Radiography
- Level
- G1 - First cycle 1
- Grading scale
- Fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG)
- Department
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
- Decided by
- Programnämnden för Röntgensjuksköterskeprogrammet
- Decision date
- 2007-12-10
- Revised by
- Programnämnd 6 (Biomedicinsk analytiker- och Röntgensjuksköterskeprogrammen)
- Last revision
- 2011-04-18
- Course syllabus valid from
- Autumn 2011
Specific entry requirements
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to: describe how contrast differences arise in the diagnostic image material. identify and name anatomic structures in the diagnostic image material and explain normal features. use correct medical term for positioning of the organs and the method of applied examination methods. explain and motivate the use of contrast medium in radiological examinations. describe, at a general level, commonly used methods for conventional x-ray examinations evaluate images based on image quality criteria
Content
Course main parts consist of methodology for radiographic projections, anatomical structures and image quality. The course takes its starting point in previously acquired knowledge in anatomy in healthy human. Based on this knowledge, the student is trained to identify anatomic structures in the radiological image material of the nervous system, thorax, abdomen and skeleton. This includes conventional x-ray examinations and examinations with magnetic resonance imaging and computer tomography. In the course, an adequate medical terminology is trained based on the radiological images and examination methodology. The course also deals with contrast medium and its use in the diagnostic imaging.
Teaching methods
The education consists of lectures and image seminars.
Examination
The course is examined through an individual written examination. In case of students absence of a compulsory task, the examiner of the course may allow a complementary assignment The student is entitled to a total of six test occasions to get passed. In connection to the course three occasions will be given One within the course, two during the following examinations. In certain cases, it is required that the student submits an exemption application before he/she get the results of his/her latest completed examination. Three more opportunities will be provided as described above when the course is run next time.
Transitional provisions
If the course is closed or is subjected to substantial changes, the student has the right to be examined under a previous course syllabus within a year from the date of decision.
Other directives
Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education at Karolinska Institutet.
Literature and other teaching aids
3rd ed. : London : Hodder Arnold, 2007. - 1 online resource (x, 283 p.) ISBN:978-1-4441-1364-8 (electronic bk.) LIBRIS-ID:12100472 Library search
2nd ed., rev. and enl. : Stuttgart ; a New York : Thieme, 2000. - ix, 374 p. LIBRIS-ID:10332052 URL: https://lt.ltag.bibl.liu.se/login?url=http://www.thieme.com/ebooklibrary/flexibook/pubid-521955621/index.html z Extern access endast anställda och studenter vid LiU
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 Library search
3. ed., rev. and updated : Stuttgart : Thieme, cop. 2007 - viii, 247 s. ISBN:3-13-125603-6 (GTV) LIBRIS-ID:10322889 Library search
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4., English ed. : Munich ; Baltimore : Urban & Schwarzenberg, 1987 - 288 s. ISBN:0-8067-2114-6 (Baltimore) LIBRIS-ID:5707799 Library search