Patient Care in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy

The theoretical classes are aimed at the detailed presentation of the contents. It uses an expository-active
methodology, appealing to the active participation of students, promoting realization of practical work, viewing
multimedia, explanations and demonstrations on models.
The evaluation will be ongoing and will carry out works and their discussion as well as a written test.

The student must acquire knowledge of:
• Fit in a transdisciplinary health team.
• Recognize the importance of interprofessional relations to ensure the highest quality of patient care
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) and participate in a multicultural environment and/or international
professional affairs.
The student must acquire skills for:
• Recognize and monitor vital signs and apply the basic life support procedures.
• Identify and act accordingly with special health care required for special cases of disease.
• Communicate efficiently with regard to the examination and/or treatment especially in oncological situation.
The student must acquire competences for:
• Intervene in an emergency situation.
• Administer contrast products or radiopharmaceuticals and aftercare in situation of adverse reaction.
• Use appropriate techniques for patients’ mobilization, surveillance and security.

Safety, hygiene and health at work;
Occupational Risks;
Wounds and burns;
Asepsis standards;
Material of nursing (emergency car, collector bags, catheters, needles, probes, gloves, disinfectants, drains,
salines, etc.) its applicability and use in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy;
Interventions and clinical procedures in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy;
Emergency/urgent need;
Basic life support: theoretical approach and practice simulated;
Types of drugs (including contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals) used in professional practice and in
emergency resuscitation: administration, associated risks, legislation and regulations;
Side effects and collaterals: skills and competencies to eradicate these effects;
Radioactive products and their handling;
Mobilization, immobilization of patients;
Storage and security of supplies in the services of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy.

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