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Contents
Theoretical Program (26h) Course presentation, teaching definition, hints of Magnetic Resonance, Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound. (2h) Radiation physics. (1,5h) X-ray tube and radiographic equipment. Conventional and digital radiography. X-ray films, cassettes, intensifying screens. Darkroom, development films. X-ray image intensifier and general principles of radiation safety. (2h) Radiographic positioning and projection terminology. Radiographic Image, physics and geometry. (1,5h) Contrast agents in radiology and ultrasound images. (1,5h) The skeletal system - Radiological anatomy and radiological semeiotic of the major pathologies. (3,5h) The respiratory system and chest - Radiological anatomy and radiological semeiotic of the major pathologies. (4h) The gastrointestinal tract and abdomen - Radiological anatomy and radiological semeiotic of the major pathologies. (4h) The genitourinary system - Radiological anatomy and radiological semeiotic of the major pathologies. (3h) The nervous system - Radiological anatomy and radiological semeiotic of the major pathologies. (3h) Practical Program (12h) Recognition and approach to equipment and instruments (1h), radiographic positioning and projections (2h), normal radiographic anatomy (2h), x-ray pathology (3h), Innovative Diagnostic Imaging (2h), radiological report (2h). Teaching Methods: Frontal lessons and hands-on exercises Verification of Learning: The assessment is carried out with ongoing tests and a final oral exam. The final exam consists of an oral exam, based on the programs relating to the individual modules. The evaluation of the test is expressed out of thirty and will be the average result of the individual tests, as shown below: 18-20/30 (Sufficient): The student knows the topics of the course, at least in general lines, and has a minimum expository capacity with sufficient language properties. 21-23/30 (Fair): The student demonstrates a fair knowledge and understanding of the topics covered, together with a fair property of language and expository ability. 24-26/30 (Good): The student demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the topics covered, together with a good property of language and presentation skills. 27-29/30 (very good): The student demonstrates an excellent level of knowledge, understanding of the topics and ability to connect, and excellent presentation skills and language properties. 30/30-30/30 cum laude (Excellent): The student demonstrates a complete and high command of the topics covered, a high ability to interconnect the acquired knowledge, high expository ability and language properties. Where these skills reach a degree of excellence, honors will also be achieved.
