Course: Practical Placement A - Radiography (1 month)

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Course title Practical Placement A - Radiography (1 month)
Course code URT/ERPPA
Organizational form of instruction Not filled in
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Freitinger-Skalická Zuzana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Computed tomography - (CT), quality control, optimization of doses. Skiagraphy ? projection of radiography, Projections, marking of sides, delimitation of X-ray field. Projections for the examination of the proximal extremity. Tests of long-term stability of ionizing radiation sources. X-ray appliances. Tests of operational stability of ionizing radiation sources . X-ray appliances. Taking care of patients after examination with the use of iodinated, water-soluble contrast media. Preparation of patients for skiagraphic examinations.Imaging procedures at the surgical theatre and at the patient bed.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Excursion, Project-based learning, Practical training
Learning outcomes
Computed tomography - (CT), quality control, optimization of doses.Skiagraphy ? projection of radiography, Projections, marking of sides, delimitation of X-ray field. Projections for the examination of the proximal extremity.
- to gain practical experience; - to set and deepen the gained knowledge and experience in practice; - to become familiar with the organization of work of a RTG in full operation; - to gain practical experience in complying with the principles applicable in epidemiology and hygiene; - to acquire the skills of good communication and cooperation with patients; - to acquire the skills to cooperate with the medical team.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of radiodiagnostics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment

Student performance assessment Systematic student observation 100% student participation in practical training. Knowledge and skill in the field defined by the scope of the subject. Logbook
Recommended literature
  • Ballinger, Philip W.; Frank, Eugene D. Merrill's atlas of radiographic positions & radiologic procedures. Vol. I. 10th ed. St. Louis : Mosby, 2003. ISBN 0-323-01604-9.
  • Brian M.; BROWN, Mark A. a SEMELKA, Richard C. Basic principles and applications.


Study plans that include the course
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