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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Content 80 h practicum + 8 h self-study Before the clinical placement, student will be expected to confirm that he/she understands and is capable of professional conduct and is willing to conform to the regulations of receiving institution in the Czech Republic. Students will undergo skills lab training to better understand Czech hospital practical skill requirements; this will be organized by the Faculty prior to the clinical placements. General content of individual internship course: Radiology procedures in the Czech Republic. Becoming familiar with the system of radiology care. Becoming familiar with valid regulations and norms in a received institution. Training focused on practical skills in key areas of imaging such as conventional radiology, mammography, densitometry, MRI, Computed Tomography, Interventional radiology, CT scanning with a view to quality and excellence of the radiology process. During the course the student will attend regular meetings, once every two weeks and present an interesting case report or practice experience that brought opportunity for discussion and reflection.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course AIRA is composed of 4 individual courses, varied in time frames and credits (AIRA 1, AIRA 2 , AIRA 3, and AIRA 4). The courses may be combined, but each course can be signed up only once! Maximum hourly dotation of clinical placement in AIRA is 320h. The aims of the internship are to: - consolidate the theoretical knowledge and apply it to the radiology practice; acquire new theoretical and theoretical-practical knowledge resulting from direct contact with the staff working in the department of radiology / medical imaging; - deepen practical skills in key areas of imaging such as conventional radiology, mammography, densitometry, MRI, Computed Tomography, Interventional radiology, CT scanning with a view to quality and excellence; - develop an attitude of personal responsibility; - integrate all the technical procedures in a broader perspective of mission to the health service and people's life
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Prerequisites
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It is necessary for all students to: - establish direct contact with institutions and health services, in particular radiology / medical imaging; - collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working in radiology services, interact with Radiology Technicians who lead several techniques, and other health professionals; - perform all technical procedures in the scope of competence of the Radiology Technician; - be well-versed in the general issues and the specific conditions of operations of the radiology / medical imaging services; - develop habits of problem analysis and case reports; - use the new knowledge and skills acquired for the development of their personal and professional training; - acquire and develop knowledge and skills of scientific research in Radiology
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Presentation
The assignment is conferred based on a confirmed 100% attendance at the internship, an evaluation by the mentor, a written reflection by the student, and a presentation of two case studies.
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Recommended literature
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APPELBAUM D. et al. Nuclear Medicine. USA, New York: Thieme Medical Publisher, 2012.
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BLODGETT TM. et al. Speciality Imaging - PET/CT. USA, Salt Like City: Amirsys, 2009.
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KAUT, C.; FAULKNER, W. Review Question form MRI. Blackwell Science, 1995.
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PEREZ, C. A., BRADY L. W. Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncolog. Philadelphia: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
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ROMANS LR. Computed Tomography for Technologists: A Comprehensive Text. 1st Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.
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