Study Guide
Study Guide
#savoniaUAS
Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
Code | 4 TRNTH1 |
Name | Internship: Plain Radiography 1 |
Credits | 5 ects |
Objectives | The student has the ability to - perform the most common plain radiographic examinations according to the process thinking principles - use electronic patient data systems responsibly - guide, counsel and monitor patients of different ages and provide care for them during plain radiographic examinations - choose the imaging technique used in plain radiographic examinations - position the patient for image projections - work according to the principles of radiation protection and by taking both patient and work safety into account - evaluate plain x-rays on the basis of the criteria for a good x-ray - perform technical quality assurance measurements and explain the importance of the results for plain radiography imaging - be a good work community member - find further information on his or her professional field - assess his or her professional skills |
Content | - x-rays of bones and skeleton, respiratory system , abdomen and maxillary sinus as well as panoramic plain radiographic examinations, PLE |
Requirements | - internship in the x-ray departments of health centres and hospitals providing specialised medical care (regional hospital) , writing down the starting level and objectives in a blog, assessment of one’s own learning and skills in tutorials |
Grading Scale | Passed (S) - 0 |
Course material | Internship instructions |
Prerequisites | Mathematical and Scientific Basis for a Radiographer’s Profession 5 cr Basics of a Radiographer’s Profession 5 cr, Anatomy and Physiology 5 cr, Plain Radiography 5 cr, Caring Skills1 5 cr, Caring skills II 5 cr, Clinical Treatment and Diagnostics Examinations 5 cr , Internship: Caring Skills 5 cr, Data protection and security training |
Other Considerations | |
Contact | Kärnä Niina |
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.