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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction to medical imaging, overview of the modalities (radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography) |
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2) |
Overview of the modalities (Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound Imaging, Doppler Ultrasound) |
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3) |
Nuclear medicine imaging, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), combined imaging modalities, image properties (Contrast, Spatial Resolution) |
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4) |
X-ray production, X-ray tubes, and X-ray generators, Bremsstrahlung spectrum, Characteristic x-ray spectrum |
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5) |
x-ray tubes, cathode, anode |
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6) |
Anode configurations: stationary and rotating, measurement of focal spot size |
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7) |
Anode angle, field coverage, and focal spot size, heel effect, off-focal radiation, collimators |
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8) |
Filtration, attenuation of x-rays, linear attenuation coefficient, mass attenuation coefficient, half-value layer, factors affecting x-ray emission, quality, quantity, and exposure |
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9) |
Mammography, focal spot considerations |
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10) |
Tube port, tube filtration, and beam quality, magnification techniques |
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11) |
CT system designs, basic concepts and definitions |
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12) |
X-ray tubes, filters, and collimation in CT scanners, x-ray interactions (rayleigh scattering, compton scattering) |
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13) |
X-ray interactions (the photoelectric effect) |
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14) |
Hounsfield Unit (HU) |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. |
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2) |
To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. |
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3) |
To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. |
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4) |
To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. |
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5) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
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6) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
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7) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. |
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8) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
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9) |
To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
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10) |
To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. |
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11) |
To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |
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