ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 1.5 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 6 Total: 25.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Campus Lugo
Areas: Nursing School
Center Nursing School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
To know the basics of the physical agents used in the medical specialties of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy. To show the main examinations and their clinical interest, both in the diagnostic and therapeutic field, deepening the role of the nurse in the daily work in each of the techniques. To know the structure and functions of the human body from the radiological point of view, based on the current anatomical, functional and molecular imaging techniques, as well as the fundamentals of pathological imaging in the most representative cases. To emphasize the importance of the dosimetry of the different examinations and therapies, in such a way that their knowledge and impact on certain populations allows a more rational use of them.
CONTENTS
EXPOSURE LESSONS
Module I: Radiation Protection
Topic 1. Magnitudes and Radiation Units
Topic 2. Magnitudes and Radiation Units: practical examples
Topic 3. General Criteria of Radiation Protection
Topic 4. Operational Radiation Protection I
Topic 5. Operational Radiation Protection II
Topic 6.
Module II: Effects of ionizing radiation
Topic 7. Physical basis of ionizing radiation: atom, types of radiation and radiation sources.
Biological basis of ionizing radiation: stages of biological action, free radiation, effects on DNA and repair.
Radiosensitivity: susceptibility, inflammatory response, oxidative stress.
Module III: Nuclear Medicine
Topic 10: Introduction to molecular imaging: new concept of molecular imaging, fusion of functional and anatomical information.
Topic 11: Molecular imaging in oncology: biological basis, clinical applications and monitoring of oncological therapies
Topic 12: Molecular imaging in neurology: biological basis, clinical applications and early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases
Topic 13: Molecular imaging in other indications: inflammation, infection, cardiology.
Subject 14: Metabolic therapies: physical and biological bases, types of therapies and indications.
Module IV: Radiology
Topic 15: X-rays: history, X-ray tubes, physical basis of the image, radiography, CT, radiological contrasts and clinical applications
Topic 16: Magnetic Resonance Imaging: physical basis, principle of nuclear magnetic resonance, superconducting magnets, equipment and clinical applications
Topic 17. Ultrasound imaging: physical basis, sound waves, piezoelectric effect, equipment and clinical applications.
Module V: Radiotherapy
Topic 18: Radiotherapy: physical bases, equipment, treatment planning, clinical indications, side effects and patient care.
INTERACTIVE CLASSES
The main idea of the classes is focused on the debate and discussion around the role that nurses play in each of the Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy services. We plan activities that give answers to different questions and doubts that patients have in a field with a high technological component. We simulate a real clinical situation, where patients ask questions and raise their doubts and students respond. The planning will consist of preparation, documentation and information search to answer and solve these situations.
The activities will be classified according to a theme that brings together the different knowledge modules that are taught throughout the course:
Module I and II
Radiation protection of the nursing staff
Radiation protection of the patient
Special case of pregnancy and exposure of the fetus
Role of the disease in the measurement of ionizing radiation and prevention measures.
Module III and IV: Nuclear Medicine and Radiology
Administration of radiopharmaceuticals PET and SPECT
Administration of radioisotopes in metabolic therapies
Administration of radiological contrasts
Role of nursing in interventional radiology
Module V: Radiotherapy
Nursing care for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment
Bibliografía básica e complementaria
Radiología básica. Aspectos fundamentales. Herring W. Edit. Elsevier, Barcelona, 2016. ISBN 978-8490229996
Radiología Esencial. Del Cura JL, Pedraza S, Gayete A. Edit. Panamericana. Madrid, 2010. ISBN 978-8479035747
Felson principios de radiología torácica: un texto programado. Goodman LR, Felson B. Edit. McGraw-Hill Interamericana. 2009 ISBN: 978-8448170868
Manual de exploraciones en Medicina Nuclear para enfermera. Ángel Benedit. Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba- CO-598/99
Guía de cuidados a pacientes en oncología radioterápica. Manuela Luengo y Francisco Valcárcel. D.L. B - 40688 – 2007.
Imagen Radiológica: principios físicos e instrumentación. Cabrero Fraile FJ. Edit. Masson. Barcelona, 2004. ISBN 978-8445814505
Gil Gayarre: Manual de Radiología clínica (2ª ed.). Delgado Macías MT, Martínez Morillo M, Otón Sánchez C. Edit. Elsevier. Barcelona, 2001. ISBN: 978-8481745351.
Los Requisitos en Radiología: medicina nuclear. Fundamentos. Ziessman HA. Edit. Elsevier. Barcelona, 2007. ISB: 978-8480862240
Oncología radioterápica: principios, métodos, gestión y práctica clínica / editor coordinador. Calvo Manuel FA. Edit. Aran. Madrid, 2010
ISBN: 978-8492977055Cabrero Fraile Fj. Imagen radiológica. Principios físicos e instrumentación. Masson. Barcelona 2004. Gil Gallarre M, Martínez Morillo M, Oton C; Manual de Radiología Clínica. Harcourt. Madrid 2002.
Fleckenstein P, Tramum-Jensen J; Bases anatómicas del diagnóstico por imagen. Harcourt . Madrid 2002. Pedrosa CS, Casanova R; Diagnostico por Imagen. 2ª Ed. McGraw - Hill. Madrid 1997.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES OF THE SUBJECT:
- To know the historical evolution of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy, as well as the organization of the different clinical services.
- To know the physical agents used in each of the specialties.
- To know the basic aspects of radiobiology.
- To know the basic aspects of radioprotection.
- To know the different types of images and to know the physical aspects on which they are based, the functioning of the equipment and the protocols for the acquisition of images.
- To know the preparation that a patient needs to undergo the different radiological examinations.
-To know the preparation of a patient to undergo the different therapeutic techniques and the necessary care after its completion.
- To know the integral role of the nursing staff in the management of the patient within the different services.
RESULTS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD ACQUIRE
- To know the nature and action of ionizing radiation.
- Identify, differentiate and discern each of the elements of the different structures of the human body observable in diagnostic imaging documents.
- Analyze whether or not there are alterations in the shape, structure or relationships of the two elements that suggest the existence of pathology.
- To understand the therapeutic methods of radiology and therapeutics.
- Identify the risks and how to prevent them.
Teaching methodology
A expository and interactive teaching (including internships) will be face-to-face. However, and exceptionally, in order to facilitate compatibility with teaching activities and the gradual improvement of the digital skills of teachers and students, face-to-face teaching may be combined with virtual teaching up to a maximum of 10% of the total hours of the subject.
Expository teaching:
The development of the subject contains the exposition in the classroom to transmit elementary concepts of the topics in an organized way and in a logical sequence, so that later the student can proceed to study them from the notes and notes taken in class and from the consultation of the textbooks suggested in the bibliography.
Interactive teaching:
Seminars will be held to explain the functioning and planning of the interactive activities, organizing the teams that will face the challenge of answering patients' questions and doubts in a simulated clinical scenario environment, following this scheme:
- Formation of teams of 3-4 students, organized by the teachers.
- Within each team, some students pretend to be patients and others pretend to be nursing staff.
- The dynamic includes answering questions and doubts that patients might have in a real situation.
- The questions and issues to be addressed come from a real database collected by teachers over the years in the hospital, so they are authentic and relevant situations.
- The aim is for students to practice clinical communication, putting themselves in the role of both the patient and the healthcare professional, in a safe and educational environment.
In short, it is a clinical simulation activity based on real cases, where empathy, effective communication and the resolution of doubts in clinical contexts are encouraged.
Group tutorials:
They are used as a communication space for students to review, discuss topics of interest, concerns and worries.
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT:
The continuous evaluation of the subject is carried out according to the following criteria:
Assessment of the content (it will represent 70% of the final grade), this assessment will be carried out through a multiple choice written test on the content of the theoretical classes.
The assessment of attitudes and skills (will represent 30% of the final grade) will be carried out through the implementation and presentation of the interactive activities described above (positively valuing active participation, creativity, critical review of information...)
To pass the subject, the student must obtain, at least, a grade of 5 on the written knowledge test and carry out the activities in interactive classes. Students who obtain this minimum grade will be able to add the rest of the percentages previously stated to the final grade. Those students who, once the minimum criteria have been met, obtain a grade equal to or greater than 5, in the sum of all the assessment criteria, will pass the subject.
Attendance in classes is mandatory for all students.
- Individual study: 27 hours.
- Reading and recommended activities: 24 hours.
- Personal work to do or work: 19 hours
- Total hours of personal work of the student: 70 hours
Attendance and active participation in expository and interactive classes, together with daily study of two contents.
Observations
USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN CLASS
- In accordance with Article 9.2.a of the USC Student Statute and Article 36 of the University System Organization Law, the use of electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, computers, etc.) will not be permitted in lectures and interactive classes unless expressly authorized by the faculty.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
The submission of assignments in digital format will be encouraged. If any printed assignment is requested for the course, whether individual or group, the following guidelines will be taken into account:
- Avoid plastic sleeves or other unnecessary external packaging.
- Whenever possible, use staples instead of spiral binding.
- Print on both sides in "ink-saving" quality.
- Do not use blank pages as chapter or section separators.
- Avoid attachments that do not directly reference the topics covered in the assignments.
For more information, visit https://www.usc.gal/es/usc/institucional/desarrollo-sostenible
GENDER PERSPECTIVE
In accordance with the criteria for gender equality in the university environment, it is recommended that non-sexist language be used both in everyday classroom work and in requested academic papers. Information on this can be found at the following link:
http://www.usc.es/export/sites/default/gl/servizos/oix/descargas/lingua…
Other measures will also be used to apply a gender perspective in teaching, such as recognizing and considering the specific situations of female students, promoting a climate of egalitarian interactions, organizing groups on an equal footing whenever possible, and showcasing scientific contributions. and techniques of women in the subject and of the students themselves, and the introduction of gender as a category for analyzing student work.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
The privacy and personal data protection regulations available at
https://www.usc.gal/gl/normativa/protecciondatos/index.html will be followed.
José Ramón Martínez Calvo
- Department
- Campus Lugo
- Area
- Nursing School
- joseramon.martinez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Not Applicable
Mario Alberto Rivas Carro
Coordinador/a- Department
- Campus Lugo
- Area
- Nursing School
- marioalberto.rivas [at] usc.es
- Category
- Not Applicable
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