Radiography I
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 3DR115
- Code
- 3DR115
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Radiography G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Board of the Nursing Programmes, 17 January 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Surgical Sciences
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 and Mathematics 2a/2b/2c, Science Studies 2, Social Studies 1b/1a1+1a2 or Mathematics B, Science Studies B, Civics A
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.
8. Conduct basic heart lung rescue
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
Basic Heart Lung Rescue
Healthcare organisation, laws and regulations
Fieldstudies
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
Compulsory items
Course introduction
Examination
Fieldstudies
Seminars
Laborations
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 an oral examination in the bone structures of the human skeleton.
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.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2023
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2019
- Reading list valid from Spring 2019
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2018
- Reading list valid from Spring 2016
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013
- Reading list valid from Spring 2011, version 2
- Reading list valid from Spring 2011, version 1