MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
TGT1004 Radiological Monitoring Techniques I Spring 3 6 6 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Objectives: Aim of this course is to instruct the students about the basic concepts of conventional radio-graphic imaging methods and types of film, film processing and printing methods.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Decides the optimal position for x-rays.
2- Takes x-rays of the patient.
3- Process the X-ray film.
4- Defines the anatomical structures seen in X-rays.

Course Content

1) Structure of MR Devices
2) Structure of CT Devices
3) Structure of X-Ray Devices
4) Digital X-Ray Systems
5) Head Radiographs
6) Facial Radiographs
7) Lung Radiographs
8) Heart Radiographs
9) Body Radiographs
10) Vertebral Radiographs
11) Upper and Lower Extremity Radiographs
12) MR Examination Methods
13) CT Examination Methods
14) CT Examination Methods

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Structure of MR Devices None
2) Structure of CT Devices None
3) Structure of X-Ray Machines None
4) Digital X-Ray Systems None
5) Head Radiographs None
6) Face Radiographs None
7) Lung Radiographs None
8) Heart Radiographs None
9) Body Radiographs None
10) Vertebra Radiographs None
11) Upper and Lower Extremity Radiographs None
12) MR Examination Methods None
13) CT Examination Methods None
14) Final Exam None

Sources

Course Notes: Haftalık olarak dağıtılacaktır. Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References: Brant WE, Helms CA. (2007) Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology (3rd. Edition). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, USA. (ISBN: 9780781761352)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 1 % 20
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 2 26
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 14 4 56
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 10 140
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 1 1 1
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 226

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Professionally evaluate and apply the knowledge gained through the theoretical and applied courses which are at the base level aided with course books, application tools and other resources in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques. 5
2) Know the institutions and organizations exist in the health system; act proper to the laws, regulations and directives related to their rights and responsibilities as an individual working in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques. 1
3) Have the knowledge of control and maintenance of the gadgets and equipment they use in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, or to have them (error, periodical medical maintenance etc.) done when needed. 3
4) Know radiation safety and to be protected from radiation, and protect themselves, patients and public from radiation with safety precautions. 5
5) Attend necessary programs, vocational in-service activities and other studies in order to improve themselves individually and professionally. 1
6) Establish an active communication with the colleagues, patients, patient relatives, doctors and other health workers 2