Rentgenology and Radiology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:6.00

Study Course Accepted:22.03.2023 16:46:29

Study Course Information
Course Code:		RAK_007		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology		Target Audience:		Nursing Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Līga Jaunozoliņa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Radiology
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, Hipokrāta Street 2, Room 1002, rakrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67547139
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		5	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basics of physics, human normal anatomy, physiology, pathology.
Objective:
To develop understanding of the physical basis of various radiological examination methods, such as radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography, scintigraphy, positron emission tomography, basics of image interpretation, diagnostic possibilities, as well as clinical indications and contraindications. Understand their use and possibilities in most common pathology diagnostics.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	History of radiology. Basics of X-ray diagnosis. Physical properties of X-rays. Basic X-ray acquisition. Principles of X-ray image formation			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Radiation physics, biological effect of ionizing radiation, protection, dosimetry			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Basics of ultrasound imaging. Investigation capabilities and limitations. Ultrasound imaging indications and contraindications. Basics of image interpretation			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	Fundamentals of computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Investigation capabilities and limitations. Imaging indications and contraindications. Basics of image interpretation			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Basics of angiography and interventional radiology			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
6	Basics of radiotherapy and nuclear medicine			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
7	Radiological diagnosis of traumatic and degenerative diseases of the spine (X-ray and CT). Indications and contraindications			Classes		1.00	clinical base
8	Radiological diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathologies (trauma, inflammation, degenerative diseases, neoplasms), radiological symptoms of pathological changes, examination algorithms			Classes		1.00	clinical base
9	Radiological diagnosis of abdominal parenchymatous organ pathology (trauma, inflammation), radiological symptoms of pathological changes, examination algorithms			Classes		1.00	clinical base
10	Radiological diagnosis of chest organ pathology (injuries, inflammation, neoplasms), radiological symptoms of pathological changes, examination algorithms			Classes		1.00	clinical base
11	Radiological diagnosis (CT) of pathological changes of the brain (trauma, inflammation, neoplasms, demyelinating diseases, vascular diseases). Indications, contraindications, radiological symptoms			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent preparation for lessons using methodological materials and literature sources available in e-studies. Independent completion of lesson tests.
Assessment Criteria:
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.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Upon completion of the course students are familiar with radiological methods, resolution capabilities, indications for the examinations. Understand the ionising radiation and it’s biological effect.
Skills:		Students are able to recognise the radiological images of organs; see the pathological changes and recognise the most frequent diseases in general radiological images.
Competencies:		Students are able to analyse radiological descriptions and images, can recognise the most frequent diseases and their radiological signs.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Radiology 101: The Basics & Fundamentals of Imaging. Smith, Wilbur L.; Farrell, Thomas A. 4th ed. Philadelphia: LWW. 2019.
2	The Radiology Handbook: A Pocket Guide to Medical Imaging. Benseler, J. S. Series: White Coat Pocket Guide Series. Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press. 2006. Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost) (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Chest Radiology: The Essentials. Collins, Jannette; Stern, Eric J. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health. 2015. Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
2	Interventional Radiology. Lorenz, Jonathan; Ferral, Hector. Series: RadCases. New York: Thieme. 2017.
3	Musculoskeletal Radiology. Garcia, G. Series: RadCases. New York: Thieme. 2010. Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
4	Balachandrian. Radiology Interpretation Made Easy: With CD ROM. Jaypee Brothers Medical publishers. 2007.
Other Information Sources
1	https://radiopaedia.org/
2	Radiology Assistant