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RAT3001 - Introduction to Medical Imaging Technology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 100/100 30 minutes D

Course content

Principles of medical imaging technologies, and their clinical applications with indications, risk factors, and ethical challenges. Technical strengths and weaknesses of different modalities, and their strengths and weaknesses for the presentation of anatomy and pathology.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

  • Has broad knowledge of principles for various medical imaging technologies such as MRI, CT, PET, and Ultrasound
  • Has broad knowledge of clinical benefit, indications, risk factors, and ethical challenges when using medical imaging technologies
  • Has broad knowledge of the technical strengths and weaknesses of medical imaging technologies
  • Has broad knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of medical imaging technologies for the assessment of anatomy and pathology

Skills:

  • Can evaluate indications, risk factors, ethical challenges, and technical strengths and weaknesses for clinical application of various medical imaging technologies

General competence:

  • Has insight into the mechanisms of equipment used in medical imaging examinations
  • Has insight into the clinical utility of various medical imaging technologies
  • Can discuss key technical, clinical and ethical issues in a professional setting and in interdisciplinary teams
  • Can discuss and has insight into strategies for the sustainable use of medical imaging

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and assignments for groups through e-learning platform. One physical gathering will be organized in Trondheim over 2-4 days in the autumn semester, with introductory lectures and group work. It is compulsory to have 4 approved assignments. All resources for learning will be made available through the e-learning platform.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignment 1
  • Assignment 2
  • Assignment 3
  • Assignment 4

Further on evaluation

Students must submit four mandatory work requirements that must be approved before they can take the exam.

Compulsory activities are generally valid for a calendar year, but the department may, upon application and assessment, make exceptions.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Medical Imaging Technologies (MMEDBT)

Course materials

Course material will be presented at the start of the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Radiography
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100 D

2024-12-16 - 2024-12-17

Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral exam 100/100 D
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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