Conducted in terms: 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25

Erasmus code: 12.1

ISCED code: 0912

ECTS credits: 1.5

Language: Polish

Organized by: (in Polish) Katedra Radiologii i Diagnostyki Obrazowej (for: Faculty of Medicine)

Diagnostic Imaging 1600-Lek3DIOB-J

Technical and physical aspects of imaging. History of imaging in medicine. Construction of an X-ray machine, a computer tomograph, an apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. Physical basics of radiography and its variants, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography. Contrasting agents used in diagnostic imaging, indications and contraindications to their use. IT in diagnostic imaging. Evidence Based Imaging (EBR).

Imaging security. The influence of x-rays on cells, tissues and the body. The ALARA principle. Individual and general radiological protection. Radiation doses. Safety of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.

Imaging of the respiratory system. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Technically correct chest radiograph. Normal image of the chest - pulmonary fields, middle shadow. Elements of radiodiagnostics of changes in the chest area - shading, brightening, parenchymal densities, round shadow. Radiological and pathological correlations, atelectasis, emphysema, parenchymal densities, interstitial changes, emphysema. Congenital defects, inflammations, tumors, injuries of the lungs and mediastinum. Pneumoconiosis. A single lump in the lung. Pulmonary embolism.

Imaging the heart. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Congenital defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, inflammations, tumors, injuries.

Vascular imaging. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Congenital defects, inflammations, atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, hypertension, injuries.

Interventional radiology. X-ray anatomy. Methodology of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, equipment used for the procedures. Discussion of selected procedures: arteriography, venography, aneurysm embolization, angioplasty, stent graft implantation, embolization in oncology.

Imaging of the digestive system. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Congenital defects, "acute abdomen", fatty liver and cirrhosis, gallstones, inflammations, tumors, injuries.

Imaging of the urinary system. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Congenital defects, urolithiasis, inflammations, tumors, injuries.

Imaging of the movement system. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Congenital defects, sterile necrosis, inflammations, neoplasms and neoplastic changes, degenerative disease, injuries.

Nervous system imaging. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Congenital defects, vascular changes, inflammations, multiple sclerosis, cancer, injuries.

Head and neck imaging. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Birth defects, inflammations, tumors, injuries.

Pediatric radiology. Imaging differences in children. Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Selected birth defects, meconium obstruction, inflammations, tumors, injuries, abused child syndrome.

Breast and reproductive system imaging. X-ray anatomy. Test methodology (X-ray, MMG, CT, MR, ultrasound). Imaging indications and contraindications. Radiological and pathological correlations. Congenital defects, inflammations, neoplasms, BIRADS and PIRADS scales, benign prostatic hyperplasia, injuries.

Term 2022/23:

None

Term 2023/24:

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Term 2024/25:

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Total student workload

1. The workload related to the classes requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is - participation in lectures: 15 +30 hours - participation in exercises: 5 + 35 hours - consultations related to the preparation for classes: 10 hours - completion of the credit and examination: 2 + 2 hours The workload related to the activities requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is 99 hours, which corresponds to 3.96 ECTS points 2. Balance of student workload: - participation in lectures: 15 + 30 hours - participation in exercises: 5 + 35 hours - preparation for exercises: 10 hours - reading the indicated literature: 10 hours - consultations related to the preparation for classes: 10 hours - preparation for credit and examination + credit + exam- 10 hours. The total student workload is 125 hours, which corresponds to 5 ECTS credits 3. Workload related to conducted research: - reading the indicated scientific literature: 20 hours - research and scientific consultation: 10 hours - participation in lectures and exercises (taking into account the methodology of scientific research, research results, studies in the field of radiology): 40 hours - preparation to pass (including scientific studies in the field of diagnostic imaging): 20 hours -consultations including scientific studies in the field of diagnostic imaging 10 hours The total student workload related to the conducted research is 100 hours, which corresponds to 4 ECTS points 4. Time required to prepare for and participate in the assessment process: preparation for a credit and examination + credit and examination: 15 + 10 = 25 hours (1 ECTS point) reading the indicated literature: 20 hours consultations including scientific studies in the field of diagnostic imaging 10 hours research and scientific consultation: 10 hours The total student workload involved in preparing to participate in the assessment process is 65 hours, which corresponds to 2.6 ECTS points 5. Balance of student workload of a practical nature: - participation in exercises: 40 hours, - consultation in the field of diagnostic imaging: 20 hours The total student workload of a practical nature is 60 hours, corresponding to 2.4 ECTS points 6. Balance of student workload devoted to acquiring social competences in the field of exercises. Education in the affective field through a self-study process: - preparation for exercises: 20 hours, - preparation for credit and examination: 20 hours. The total student work time needed to acquire social competences in the field of exercises is 1.6 ECTS points. 7. Time required for compulsory internship: not applicable

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: He knows the structure of the human body in the topographic approach (A.W2). W2: Describes the physical basics of imaging studies used in radiology, i.e. ultrasonography, X-ray diagnostics, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (B.W8). W3: Knows the causes, symptoms, principles of diagnosis and therapeutic management in the case of the most common diseases of children (E.W3) W4: Describes the radiological symptomatology of the most common diseases, taking into account the methods of imaging studies used today (E.W7). W5: Knows the causes, symptoms, principles of diagnosis and therapeutic management in the most common diseases of the nervous system (E.W14), W6: Describes the causes, symptoms, principles of diagnosis and therapeutic management in relation to the most common diseases requiring surgical intervention, taking into account the differences in childhood (F.W1) W7: Indicates which imaging techniques are used during therapeutic procedures. Specifies indications and contraindications for the contemporary imaging tests in radiology (F.W10). W8: Knows the principles of suspecting and recognizing brain death.

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Can conclude about the relationships between anatomical structures on the basis of vital diagnostic examinations, in particular in the field of radiology (overview photos, examinations using contrast agents, computed tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance) (A.U4). U2: Can present the doses of ionizing radiation used in basic radiological examinations Complies with the principles of radiation protection according to the ALARA rule (B.U2) U3: Can identify risk factors for violence, recognize violence and react appropriately (D.U10). U4: Can perform the differential diagnosis of the most common diseases in adults and children (E.U12) U5: Can plan diagnostic, therapeutic and prophylactic procedures (E.U16). U6: Assists in carrying out the following medical procedures and treatments: 1) drainage of the pleural cavity, 2) puncture of the peritoneal cavity, 3) fine needle biopsy. U7: Evaluates the result of radiological examination of the most common types of fractures, especially those of long bones (F.U7).

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Uses objective sources of information (K.K1) K2: Can establish and maintain a deep and respectful contact with the sick (K.K3) K3: She is guided by the patient's good, putting them first (K.K4) K4: Adheres to medical confidentiality and all patient rights (K.K5) K5: Notices and recognizes own limitations and self-assessment of deficits and educational needs (K.K7)

Teaching methods

Lectures informative lecture problem lecture case studies Exercise didactic discussion practical exercises case studies decision tree independent operation of the apparatus exposing methods: demonstration

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- problem-based lecture
- narration
- informative (conventional) lecture
- description

Exploratory teaching methods

- experimental
- practical
- seminar
- classic problem-solving
- biographical

Online teaching methods

- exchange and discussion methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

A student entering education in a subject should have knowledge of physics in high school and human anatomy and physiology in the relevant subjects taught during studies

Course coordinators

Term 2024/25:

Wojciech Kazimierczak

Term 2023/24:

Zbigniew Serafin

Term 2022/23:

Zbigniew Serafin

Assessment criteria

Lectures, classes: W1-W8, U1-U7, K1-K4.
Pass, exam: Oral/written test:
0-40 points;>/=5%: W1-8, U1-7, K1-K4.
Extended observation: K1-K5 (>60%)

Assessment criteria:
Lectures and exercises:
The condition for passing them is the presence at lectures and classes, active participation in them - implementation of projects in the field of radiology. It is required to pass the exercises in the form of an oral/written analysis of clinical cases, issues in the field of diagnostic imaging, taking place on the last day of the exercises.
The condition for obtaining a credit is the attendance at lectures and classes, and obtaining a positive result from the classes and the exam.
The percentage conversion of correct answers in the tests carried out into the grading scale is as follows:

(5.0) - Very good
<92 (4.5) - Beyond good
<88 (4.0) - Good
<80 (3.5) - Pretty good
<71 (3.0) - Satisfactory
<60 (2.0) - Insufficient

Bibliography

Basic literature:
1. Radiologia. Podręcznik dla studentów. A.Cieszanowski, M.Beksińska-Figatowska, PZWL 2022.
2. Radiology Handbook - William Hering, Elsevier Urban & Partner, Wrocław, 2014.
3. Guidelines for physicians referring to imaging tests, Seventh Edition, The Royal Collage of Radiologists.
4. Materials from lectures.

Additional literature:
1. Spiral and multi-row human computed tomography, Mathias Prokop, Medipage,
2. Basics of radiological diagnostics, William Brant, Medipage.

Term 2022/23:

None

Term 2023/24:

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Term 2024/25:

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Notes

Term 2022/23:

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