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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Līga Jaunozoliņa
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Nursing Science
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology

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.

Prerequisites

Basics of physics, human normal anatomy, physiology, pathology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.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

1.Students are able to recognise the radiological images of organs; see the pathological changes and recognise the most frequent diseases in general radiological images.

Competence

1.Students are able to analyse radiological descriptions and images, can recognise the most frequent diseases and their radiological signs.