Medical specialty - radiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You focus on radiological examination methods.

You can identify anatomic structures in radiological examinations, and understand the foundations of radiological diagnostics especially those of the locomotor system.

You learn to evaluate radiological and clinical findings, and to compare the possible correlation between the findings, and to draw conclusions affecting examination and treatment procedures.

Content

How to use imaging studies in the diagnosis of the illnesses of the locomotor system?

How to use radiology as part of diagnostics?

What are the typical findings of imaging studies in the illnesses of the locomotor system?

Evaluation

Student is able to:
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Qualifications

Anatomy, physiology, diagnostics and other medical specialty is required where appropriate.