General provisions

The course is included in the X-ray Nursing Programme, semester 1, and contains 12 credits theory and 3 credits clinical practice.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to

1. Describe the basic concepts within radiography, define the vocational branch of radiography and describe the history and the philosophical basis of nursing.

2. Identify the basic skeleton anatomy and describe the basic examination methodology at skeleton examinations.

3. Describe and understand the basics in X-ray radiation, the risks at the use of radiation, principles and methods in radiation protection and describe the structure of the X-ray tube, electricity safety and patient record system.

4. Apply the nursing care process within the radiological examinations.

5. Give examples of ethical, gender, diversity - and equality aspects in the nursing and describe the concepts of stress, coping and caring.

6. Apply principles of hygiene in hospitals.

7. Be able to communicate with patients and staff in an adequate way and show respect for the patient's integrity and autonomy.

Content

Theory of science, nursing philosophy

The consensus concepts such as human, health, environment and nursing documentation

The nursing process

The work of the radiographer

Basic health care ethics and theories of gender

Hospital hygiene

Anatomy (skeleton)

X-ray technology

Examination methodology

Radiation and radiation protection

Instruction

Lectures, group assignment, independent study assignments, seminars and clinical education, practical exercises in examination methodology, picture analysis and laboratory sessions in radiation protection, X-ray technique and patient cases

Assessment

Examination takes place continuously during the course in the form of written and oral presentations both individually and in groups. The examination includes also assessment of active participation at the clinical practice. The course is completed with a written examination.

Student failing examination the first time is allowed 4 re-examinations (=in total 5 examinations). Student who does not pass in clinical practice the first time has the right to one renewed placement.