Base Knowledge
Anatomy I and II, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Physics of Radiation, Equipment and Instrumentation in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, Medical Image Processing, Methods and Techniques in Radiology, Radiological Anatomy.
Teaching Methodologies
The Curricular Unit (UC) had the aim to create the professional performance in the field of Radiology. Students will be tutored, in small groups, by a professional in a real clinical environment. They will simulate in pairs, under observation of the tutor, all the procedures leading to the realization of radiographs. The UC will take place at the Imaging Services, with which ESTeSC has a collaboration protocol.
Students will be encouraged to apply the theoretical and technical-scientific knowledge acquired throughout the course, using scientific terminology properly, in a simulated clinical environment. All routine incidences for the study of the limbs, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull and face should be addressed in order to establish technical-scientific attitudes that will be developed in other UC’s and in a real clinical context in the UC of Clinical Placement in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy I and II.
Learning Results
The student must acquire knowledge about:
• The practice of handling General Radiology equipment
• The methodologies related to the realization of radiographs
• Performing the most correct procedure according to clinical information
The student must acquire skills on:
• Act based on the recommendations, from patient preparation to the end of the procedure.
• Understand the purpose and specificity of each procedure and the selection of exposure parameters
The student must acquire competences in:
• Good conduct in the relationship with the patient in accordance with ethics and deontology statements
• Perform radiographs according to the positioning, inclusion and quality criteria
• Evaluate the procedures critically and compare with the establish on the recommendations
• Use Good Radiological Protection Practices
Program
In a clinical setting, under the direct supervision of a professor, students will be encouraged to simulate attitudes and procedures among peers. Simulating radiographs of the limbs, chest, abdomen, spine, skull and face complying with the following assumptions:
• Apply radiological protection standards in relation to the patient and himself
• Identify data in the registration and verification system
• Identify the most appropriate procedures following according to clinical information
• Use equipment and other specific materials
• Position and select exposure parameters
• Perform with skill and rigor all procedures
• Ensuring quality and Radiological Protection.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Primary references:
TRATADO DE TÉCNICA RADIOLOGICA E BASE ANATÔMICA / KENNETH L. BONTRAGER. – RIO DE JANEIRO : GUANABARA KOOGAN, 2008 MERRILS ATLAS OF RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING / BALLINGER; FRANK, MOSBY,
BALLINGER, Philip W. ; FRANK, Eugene D. ; MERRILL, Vinita – Merrill’s atlas of radiographic positions & radiologic procedures. 10th ed. St. Louis : Mosby, 2003. 3 vol. ISBN 0-323-01606-5. ISBN 0-323-01607-3. ISBN 0-323-01608-1
VENTURA, Sandra Rua, ed. lit. – Técnicas e procedimentos em radiologia convencional. Lisboa : Lidel, 2013. XVIII, 267 p. ISBN 978-972-757-961-7
Available on-line for free (secondary references):
European Commission, Radiation protection series publications: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/topics/nuclear-energy/radiation-protection/scientific-seminars-and-publications/radiation-protection-publications_en
American College of Radiology, Practice Parameters and Technical Standards: http://www.acr.org/quality-safety/standards-guidelines
American College of Radiology, Clinical Resources: https://www.acr.org/Practice-Management-Quality-Informatics
Eurosafe Imaging, European Society of Radiology. http://www.eurosafeimaging.org
International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, 1998–2020 IAEA; Publications. http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/