Diagnostic radiology from an engineering perspective, 7.5 Credits

Contents

In a modern X-ray department there are many technologically advanced devices. The management of the devices needs to ensure optimal performance. This means that the devices must produce images that can be used for diagnostics and also provide stable, acceptable radiation doses to the patients. The course gives a deep understanding of the current technical applications used for diagnostics in a modern X-ray department. The course also give an introduction about the laws that regulate the use of ionizing radiation and knowledge regarding safety when working with medical equipment.

The course includes two modules:

Theory 5 credits

Laboratory, 2.5 credits

Expected learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

The student must be able to

• Explain the function and technology of medical equipment for diagnostic radiology, and magnetic resonance imaging
• Critically describe risks and health effects related to radiation

Skills and Abilities:

The student must be able to

• Independently control function, image quality and radiation dose level of medical equipment for diagnostic radiology and magnetic resonance imaging
• Independently apply the regulations regarding radiation and medical technology safety.
• Thoroughly interpret and understand technical documentation regarding medical equipment for diagnostic radiology and magnetic resonance imaging

Valuing ability and approach:

The student must be able to

• Independently do risk assessment of medical equipment for diagnostic radiology and magnetic resonance imaging
• Independently choose appropriate working methods according to current regulations and practice.

Required Knowledge

At least 90 credits including a basic course in medical technology or equivalent. English A/6 and Swedish for basic eligibility for university studies if the education is given in Swedish.

Form of instruction

The teaching is campus based and is conducted in the form of lectures, calculation exercises and supervised laboratories. The laboratories are compulsory. Teaching can take place in English.

Examination modes

Module 1: Theory part 5 credits The module is examined with the classroom exam. The grade on the module is assessed with Fail (U), Pass (G), Well passed (VG).

Module 2: Laboratory part 2.5 credits. The module is examined with written laboratory reports. The grade on the module is assessed as Fail (U) or Pass (G).

The entire course is given one of the grades Fail (U), Pass (G), Well passed (VG) and is based on the grade on Module 1. In order to pass the entire course, all tests and mandatory parts must be passed.

A student who has received a passing result may not take a new exam. The examiner can decide on deviations from the examination form of the syllabus. Individual adaptation of the form of examination must be considered based on the student's needs. The form of the examination is adapted within the framework of the curriculum's expected study results. A student who needs an adapted examination, and who has received a decision on the right to support from the coordinator for students with disabilities at the Student Centre, must request adaptation from the department responsible for the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on an adapted examination, which is then notified to the student

 

Other regulations

In the event that the course plan ceases to apply or undergoes major changes, students are guaranteed at least three exam opportunities (including regular exam opportunities) according to the regulations in the course plan in which the student was originally course registered for a maximum of two years from the time the previous course plan ceased to apply.