Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Radiology
Course Code
RAK_018
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Nauris Zdanovskis
Structure Unit Manager
Ardis Platkājis
Structural Unit
Department of Radiology
Contacts
Riga East Clinical University Hospital, 2, Hipokrata Street, 2nd floor, Diagnostic Cardiology Department, Office No 2. Phone +37167547139; e-mail: rak@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To develop an understanding of the physical basis of various radiological examination methods, such as radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, scintigraphy, positron emission tomography, basics of image interpretation, diagnostic possibilities, as well as clinical indications and contraindications.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of physics, human normal anatomy, physiology, pathology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge that will allow to: 1) explain the basic principles of various radiological techniques (X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, radionuclide imaging); 2) use radiological terms correctly; 3) distinguish between different types of images and examination planes of various radiological examinations; 4) know indications and contraindications of radiological examinations; 5) know the normal radiological anatomy.
Skills
1.On completion of the study course students will be able to: 1) use radiological terms; 2) distinguish between different types of radiological images; 3) recognize different organs in normal radiological images.
Competences
1.On completion of the study course, students will be able to analyse radiological reports and images and to formulate indications and contraindications for different radiological imaging methods.
Assessment
Individual work
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Individual work |
-
|
-
|
|
Individual and group work - analysis of radiological images, including a description of examination technique, image type, and plane; description of the normal radiological image and formulating radiological conclusions.
|
||
Examination
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Examination |
-
|
-
|
|
Cumulative assessment consisting of - 50% attendance of study course classes and studying interactive content and 50% final examination in the form of a test in the e-learning environment.
|
||
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
1
|
Topics
|
Basics of X-ray diagnosis. Basic X-ray acquisition. Physical properties of X-rays. Principles of X-ray image formation. X-ray examination methods. Basics of radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. Radiation physics, biological effect of ionizing radiation, protection, dosimetry.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
1
|
Topics
|
Basics of ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Contrast agent use in radiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Neuroradiology
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Spine radiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Chest and cardiovascular radiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Musculoskeletal radiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Urological, gynaecological and obstetric radiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Interventional radiology.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Fred A. Mettler, Jr., MD. MPH Essential of Radiology. 4th edition. 2018
Additional Reading
1.
Radiology Assistant
2.
Radiopaedia.org - Radiopaedia is a rapidly growing open-edit educational radiology resource that has been primarily compiled by radiologists and radiology trainees from across the world.
3.
E-Anatomy - interactive atlas of human anatomy.