Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Technologies (Radiation Diagnostics)
Course Code
RAK_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Reinis Pitura
Structure Unit Manager
Ardis Platkājis
Structural Unit
Department of Radiology
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, RSU Study Centre, Administration, rak@rsu.lv, +371 67547139
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the most frequently used radiological methods in diagnostic radiology in the examination of the head, back and bone-joint system (radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging), including information on:
• Physical differences of methods, safety in work with ionizing radiation and basic principles of safety in the magnetic resonance room;
• The choice of methods for the evaluation of different tissues and body regions, their indications and contraindications in the diagnosis of various pathologies;
• The peculiarities of the terminology used in the radiological descriptions, the radiological features of the most common pathologies and the basic principles of interpretation of images.
Preliminary Knowledge
Normal and pathological anatomy, physics, physiology, propaedeutics, therapy and surgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of mastering the course, students know the physical principles of the most frequently used radiological methods, the differences between their application, examination indications, and contraindications. Knows the basic principles of occupational safety in diagnostic radiology facilities, including safety regulations for work with ionizing radiation. Understands the terminology used in radiological reports.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students are able to choose an appropriate set of radiological methods for the diagnosis of various head, musculoskeletal, spinal and joint pathologies; analyze radiological reports; recognize the normal radiological structures of the musculoskeletal system and are familiar with the most common head, musculoskeletal, spinal and joint pathologies.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course, students will be able to critically analyze the descriptions of radiological examinations of the head, back and bone-joint system and draw the necessary conclusions in the choice of further tactics, will be able to identify indications and contraindications for ordering new radiological examinations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent preparation for lessons using methodological materials and literature sources available in e-studies. Independent completion of lesson tests. At the end of the study course we invite all students to complete the study course evaluation questionnaires.
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Examination
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The final evaluation of the study course consists of 3 parts: attendance of classes (15%) + average rating of class tests (35%) + evaluation of the final test (50%). Class attendance is mandatory.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Radiological examination methods – X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasonography: basic principles, overview of method indications and contraindications, comparison of methods. Safety rules for work with ionizing radiation.
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Pathological changes in the spine (trauma, inflammation, neoplasia, degenerative, metabolic disease) – radiological diagnostics (X-ray, CT, MRI). Indications, contraindications, radiological symptoms.
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Pathological changes in the brain (trauma, inflammation, neoplasia, demyelinating disease, vascular disease) – radiological diagnostics (X-ray, MRI). Indications, contraindications, radiological symptoms.
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Specialized room
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Musculosceletal injury radiological diagnostics. X-ray – indications, projections, pathological changes in symptoms. Ultrasonography, CT, MR – options in musculosceletal injury diagnosis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Radiological examination methods – X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasonography: basic principles, overview of method indications and contraindications, comparison of methods. Safety rules for work with ionizing radiation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Pathological changes in the spine (trauma, inflammation, neoplasia, degenerative, metabolic disease) – radiological diagnostics (X-ray, CT, MRI). Indications, contraindications, radiological symptoms.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Pathological changes in the brain (trauma, inflammation, neoplasia, demyelinating disease, vascular disease) – radiological diagnostics (X-ray, MRI). Indications, contraindications, radiological symptoms.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Musculosceletal injury radiological diagnostics. X-ray – indications, projections, pathological changes in symptoms. Ultrasonography, CT, MR – options in musculosceletal injury diagnosis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Andy Adam, Adrian Dixon, Jonathan Gillard, Cornelia Schaefer-Prokop - Grainger & Allison's. Diagnostic Radiology. 7th Edition, Elsevier 2021.
2.
Helms, Clyde A. Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology. 5th Edition, Elsevier 2020.
3.
Jacobson, Jon A. Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. 3rd Edition, Elsevier 2018.
4.
Thomas Pope, Hans L. Bloem, Javier Beltran, et.al. Musculoskeletal Imaging. 2nd Edition, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2015.
5.
Lee F. Rogers, O. Clark West. Imaging Skeletal Traum. 4th Edition, Elsevier 2015.