Patient Care in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy

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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 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;

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.

NAO

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OBS. Outras referências facultadas no final de cada aula de forma a desenvolver o hábito de pesquisa e leitura.