XUO3585 Radiology

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 1 credit(s).
Guaranteed by
Institute of Paramedical Health Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course aims to introduce students to basics of radiological disciplines. The content includes radiodiagnostics, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine as well as connected nursing care and radiation protection. The course teaches basics of examination with X-radiation (classical and modern examining methods), ultrasound and magnetic resonance. The course describes basic radiologic methods beginning with classic skiagraphy and skiascopy, then computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, radiotherapy and methods of nuclear medicine. Radiation poisoning is discussed next, as well as its forms and possible protection. After finishing the course, the student will be well informed in suitability of use of radiological methods for imagining particular tissues and in possible therapeutic uses of ionization radiation.
Syllabus
  • 1. Radiography examining methods (RTG). Preparation of client/ patient before radiographic examination.
    2. Computed tomography.
    3. Ultrasound. Preparation of client/ patient before ultrasound examination.
    4. Magnetic resonance imagining.
    5. Thermography.
    6. Nuclear medicine - methods, uses.
    7. Radiotherapy, planning.
    8. Safety at radiologic workplace.
    9. Radiation poisoning.
    10. Examination of children patients.
    11. Radiocontrast agents, angiology.
    12. Radiation protection.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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