Course: Conventional and digital imaging I.

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Course title Conventional and digital imaging I.
Course code KIR/P2KDZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Eliáš Pavel, prof. MUDr. CSc.
  • Vilasová Zdeňka, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Origin and evolution of radiodiagnostics, the role of the radiology assistant. The basic components of skiagraphic X-ray equipment - the origin and quality of the X-ray image. Exposure parameters and their influence on the quality of the X-ray image and on the radiation dose. The baseline projection in X-ray imaging. Side markings. Negative and positive contrast agents, the risk of side effects and their prevention. X-ray imaging of the skull. X-ray imaging of the axial skeleton. X-ray imaging of the upper limbs. X-ray imaging of the lower limbs. X-ray imaging of the internal organs. X-ray imaging of the heart and blood vessels. Special characteristics of bedside X-ray examination. Special characteristics of X-ray examination in the operating theatre. Special characteristics of X-ray imaging in paediatric patients.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim is to acquire knowledge of the basic technological processes, physical and geometric principles and anatomy required for making a conventional radiogram.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment

Compliance with mandatory 80% attendance at lectures.
Recommended literature
  • CHUDÁČEK, Z. Radiodiagnostika. 1.vyd. Praha : Grada, 2000.
  • NEKULA, J.; HEŘMAN, M.; VOMÁČKA, J.; KÖCHER, M. Radiologie. 1. vyd. Olomouc : UP, 2005.
  • NEKULA, J.; CHMELOVÁ, J. Vybrané kapitoly z konvenční radiologie. 1. vyd. Ostrava : OU ZSF, 2005.
  • VÁLEK, V. Zobrazovací metody I. a II. díl. 1. vyd. Brno : IDVP VZ, 2001.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Radiology Assistant (2014) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Radiology Assistant (2013) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer