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Basics of Radiology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:7.00
Study Course Accepted:03.03.2023 11:24:24
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | RAK_018 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 1.00 | ECTS: | 1.50 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology | Target Audience: | Medicine | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Nauris Zdanovskis | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Radiology | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga East Clinical University Hospital, 2, Hipokrata Street, 2nd floor, Diagnostic Cardiology Department, Office No 2. Phone +37167547139; e-mail: rak rsu[pnkts]lv | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 1 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 7 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 14 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Basics of physics, human normal anatomy, physiology, pathology. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | 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. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 2 | Basics of ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Contrast agent use in radiology. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 3 | Neuroradiology | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Spine radiology. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Chest and cardiovascular radiology. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Musculoskeletal radiology. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Urological, gynaecological and obstetric radiology. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Interventional radiology. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided 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. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | 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. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | 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: | 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. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | 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. | ||||||||
| Clinical Skills: | |||||||||
| No. | Skill | Level | |||||||
| 1 | Basic evaluation of head magnetic resonance (MR) imaging | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 2 | Basics of abdominal computed tomography (CT) evaluation | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 3 | Basics of abdominal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging evaluation | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 4 | Basics of computed tomography (CT) evaluation of the spine | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 5 | Basics of spinal magnetic resonance (MR) evaluation | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 6 | Chest X-Ray basic interpretation | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 7 | Head computed tomography (CT) evaluation basics | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 8 | Pelvic computed tomography (CT) evaluation basics | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| 9 | Spinal x-ray basic interpretation | A - Beginner level | |||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
