RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
Learning outcomes of the course unit
-Know and understand the basic of diagnostic imaging and application fields of radiology
-Know and understand the multidisciplinary nature of Radiographer
-Know the formation of radiological image and diagnostic equipment to ionizing radiation
-Know types and execution of conventional projections
-Know the equipment in interventional radiology and radiological imaging performed in fluoroscopy and fluorography, including breast section
-Know the basic of a surgical field, the role of the Radiographer and the other figures, and potential procedures performed
-Know the personal protective equipment (IPD) for the health professional and the patient
-Know the concepts and targets of good behavior rules designed to prevent injuries and infections, such as: radioprotection, sterility, integration/collaboration within a team of highly specialized professionals.
-Know the characteristics and specificity of pediatric Radiology
-Know how to positioning and execution pediatric exams. Know radiation protection device for patient/operator/helper
-Know the clinical breast diagnostic and fields of application
-Know the type and exam execution of mammographic screenings
Prerequisites
-Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
-Knowledge of ionizing radiation’s physics
-Knowledge of radioprotection
Course contents summary
-Knowledge and and execution modality of radiographic projections
-Knowledge of the analogical and digital imaging
-Knowledge and use of ionizing radiation equipment in conventional and interventional radiology
-Devices of radiation protection equipment (IPD) for the health professional and the patient
Course contents
-Radiographic techniques
-Diagnostic Imaging I
-Application of radiology
-Knowledge and understanding the role of Radiographer
-Bases of Conventional Radiology
-The production of X-rays, the X-ray tube, the diffusion-proof systems
-The detector-tube system in Conventional Radiology
-Knowledge and use of ionizing radiation equipment in conventional and interventional radiology
-Physical principles for production and quality imaging
-The analogical and digital imaging
-The traditional darkroom
-The surgery
-Radioprotection
-Introduction to Pediatric Radiology
-Radiation protection and means of restraint in pediatric radiology
-Reception of pediatric patient
-Implementing rules of pediatric projections
-Introduction to the diagnostic breast and definition of mammography
-Welcome and ways of approaching the patient in a breast
imaging center
-Procedures for implementation of mammography screenings
-Quality control on mammography equipment
-Introduction to beast examination of II level
-Introduction to Emergency-Urgency Department, explaining the triage and the role of imaging into
-Educational workshop: assessment by displaying conventional radiological images
Recommended readings
-Note/slides
-Jewett EL. One-piece angle nail for trochanteric fractures. J Bone J Surg, 1991;23:803-10
-Smith-Petersen MN, Cave EF, Van-Gorder GW. Intracapsular fractures of the neck of the femur-treatment by internal fixation. Arch Surg 1931;23:715-59.
-Laboratorio di Fisica Medica, Dipartimento di Fisica, UNICAL, Rende, Italia
-Book: “ANATOMIA RADIOLOGICA,tecniche e metodologie in radiodiagnostica” di Ferdinando Mazzuccato
-Book: “Atlante di tecnica radiologica generale e dello scheletro” of A. Trenta, A. Corinaldesi, P. Sassi, C. Pecunia
-Book: “The radiographic projections Musculoskeletal” of U. Albissini, M. Battaglia
-“Ruolo del TSRM in un comparto operatorio ortopedico”, thesis of Doc. Radiographer Giuseppe Forciniti, at the University of Parma, Italy
-“La radiologia domiciliare”, thesis of Doc. Radiographer Bruno Lorefice, at the University of Parma, Italy
-Web site https://www.imagegently.it
Teaching methods
-Frontal lessons
-Didactis laboratories
Assessment methods and criteria
- Oral and writing exam
Other informations
A series of extra lessons have been carried out by a Matter Expert, which dealt with the history of the formation and execution of a radiological image
