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Radiological Technology

  • Type Bachelor Programme (full-time)
  • Duration 6 Semester
  • Locations Linz / Steyr
FH Radiologietechnologie 08 02 2024 66 RGB
Modules
ECTS-points per semester
Module Fachlich-methodische Kompetenzen
ECTS-points per semester
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Extracurricular course 2
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0,5
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Acquisition of competence:

The student acquires further expertise in the field of radiation protection, radiation protection licences and disaster prevention

Courses
Extended radiation protection
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course option course/elective program (US)
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Radiation protection licences
• Disaster preparedness
• Natural radioactivity
Applied Radiological Technology 4
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6,5
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Acquisition of competence:

The skills acquired in the basic and advanced modules for this area of cutting techniques are practised and consolidated.The student • can understand the radiological appropriateness of the ordered examinations or treatment based on knowledge of indications and contraindications and, if necessary, consult with the medical staff about missing medically relevant information • can carry out the necessary examination preparations, standard examination protocols and follow-up measures • can document examination and treatment data and analyse and evaluate the results • realises extensive examinations in the clinical setup under guidance • evaluates and optimises application technology problems • Identifies clinical referrals and derives the application technique to be performed from them • positions patients using clear and precise instructions and assistance, taking into account the indication and special personal needs, and develops alternative patient-friendly positioning options if necessary • Observes the physical and mental condition of patients before carrying out a standardised examination or therapy and monitors physiological parameters • prepares radionuclides under precise guidance and knows the correct dosage for the respective examination and the respective method of administration • answers general questions from patients about radiation treatment • insofar as these do not concern the individual diagnosis, indication and prognosis of patients - competently and in an understandable form • position patients by means of clear and precise instructions and assistance, taking into account the indication and special personal needs and, if necessary, develop alternative patient-friendly positioning options • carries out simple, non-computer-based planned irradiation techniques MU calculations (or calculations of the irradiation time) and independently creates standardised irradiation plans • operates the equipment used in radiotherapy safely on the basis of knowledge of its design, function and possible applications and carries out quality assurance measures in consultation with medical physicists • can recognise, show and name anatomical structures on the respective sectional images

Courses
Application technology computed tomography 2
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Device operation, storage
• Carrying out investigations
• Post-processing of the acquired data records
• Image reviews and quality assurance with special consideration of radiation protection
• Extension of special CT examinations
Application Technology Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Consolidation and application of previous knowledge in the following
areas:
• Further investigations on phantoms, test subjects or patients with in-depth content on
- Sequence optimisation
- Reference technical parameters - Image quality
- Image analysis (sectional image anatomy, image character,
artefacts)
• Link between clinical assignments and application
Application Technology Nuclear Medicine
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Examinations under guidance on the phantom and on
Patients
• Post-processing of the acquired data records
Application Technology Radiotherapy
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Exercises for consolidation and networking on the devices on the following aspects:

• Patient management in radiation oncology
• Basic structure of teletherapy devices
• Operation of irradiation equipment incl. verification systems
• Documentation
• Setting aids
• Basic procedure for field setting
• Positioning aids, fixation systems
• Interpretation and implementation of treatment plans
• Treatment records and the information contained therein
• Documentation of the radiotherapy
• Error analyses
• Problems
Irradiation planning
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
Processing of exercise tasks for radiotherapy planning, before especially for three-dimensional radiotherapy planning with corresponding software
In-depth image analyses in sectional image technologies 2
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Tutorial with students in the 2nd semester:
• Preparation of sectional image anatomy, examination technique and image analysis
• Knowledge transfer and reflection
Applied Radiological Technology 3
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3
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Acquisition of competence:

The student • can understand the radiological appropriateness of the ordered examinations or treatment based on knowledge of indications and contraindications and, if necessary, consult with the responsible physician about missing medically relevant information • can move and position patients using clear and precise instructions and assistance, taking into account the indication and specific personal needs, and develop alternative patient-friendly positioning options if necessary • can observe the physical and mental condition of patients before carrying out an examination or treatment and monitor physiological parameters • can explain the image quality on the basis of defined criteria and recognise and name anatomical structures on the images • Realises standard examinations in the clinical setup under guidance • understands selected application technology problems • analyses the image quality using selected, acquired image data sets

Courses
Application technology computed tomography 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
• Guided examinations on the phantom and on patients
• Post-processing of the acquired data records
• Image reviews and quality assurance with special consideration of safety and radiation protection
• Patient care
• Contrast agent management
• Hygiene
Application Technology Magnetic Resonance Imaging 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
Standard examinations under guidance on phantoms, test subjects and patients.

Focus: Storage options, geometric drawing, use of technical parameters.
- Technical image quality incl. artefacts

MR safety in an extended clinical context
Selected post-processing steps in a clinical context
Applied Radiological Technology 2
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4,5
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Acquisition of competence:

The student • performs standardised, basic and special radiographs, CM examinations and interventions in angiography and coronary angiography, as well as interventions in the operating theatre, in the clinical setting, taking into account indication-related criteria, geometric laws of imaging, radiation protection and the respective examination situation, and justifies the actions taken on the basis of theoretical knowledge • operates the X-ray, fluoroscopy or angiography systems, the device-specific examination tools, aids and software applications and explains their use on the basis of theoretical background knowledge • explains the necessary examination preparations and follow-up measures and applies them properly in the clinical setting • applies the legal principles and forms of the duty of information and education of medical and radiological technology staff towards patients in the context of radiological examinations in the clinical setting • explains the handling of sterile supplies and correctly implements the procedures for sterile work in the clinical environment • selects materials and medications for the examination or intervention according to the specialist, indication and patient and applies them correctly in the clinical environment • assesses the radiological appropriateness of the examination or treatment ordered, based on knowledge of indications and contraindications and, if necessary, consults with the responsible medical staff about missing medically relevant information • explains the extended possibilities of image post-processing and archiving and applies these correctly in the clinical setting • recognises and analyses errors and sources of error in the clinical environment on the respective images, fluoroscopic and angiographic images and assesses the quality according to defined criteria. Based on the knowledge gained, the student modifies the device-, post-processing- and patient-specific parameters, if necessary, in order to correctly correct the images and fluoroscopic images • recognises anatomical norm variants and typical pathologies in the examination procedure, on the respective images and fluoroscopic images, explains their significance for the further examination procedure and documents the results accordingly • observes and analyses the physical and mental condition of patients before and during an examination or treatment and checks physiological parameters if necessary • knows the procedures, equipment handling and the tasks of radiology technologists, as well as indication-related patient positioning during radiological cross-sectional imaging examinations • can recognise, show and name anatomical structures on the respective sectional images • has knowledge of protocols for routine examinations • knows the necessary examination preparations and aftercare measures for patients

Courses
Ultrasound application technology
Semester:
2
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Indications
• Preparation
• Choice of transducer
• Storage
• Realisation, evaluation, documentation
• Hygiene
• Patient information and care, aftercare Contrast agent application
• Practical application of the standard sections: correct choice of transducer:
o Abdomen
o Vascular diagnostics
o Joint and soft tissue diagnostics

• Recognising anatomical structures
• Image analysis and artefact assessment
Interventional angiography
Semester:
2
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
In-depth exercise in the clinical environment of interventional angiography on the following aspects:
• Performing examinations, patient management, material management, sterile assistance and equipment handling in a clinical environment
• Networking of complex medical treatment and examination strategies
• Specific examination tools, additional devices and software applications
• Special hygiene measures
• Sterile working
o Preparation of sterile tables
o Handling of sterile goods and handling of sterile materials
• Patient management
o Laboratory parameters
o Clarification
o Preparation
o Storage in the intervention and examination setting
o Aftercare
• Material science
• Contrast agent management, motorised spraying
• Medication and emergency management
• Radiation protection and safety measures
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments
• Image analysis, evaluation and documentation of the image data
• Device-specific post-processing options
• Advanced angiographic procedures
Conventional radiography 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
In-depth exercise in the clinical environment of conventional radiography on the following aspects:

• Performing examinations, patient management and device handling in different clinical settings
• Networking of complex medical treatment and examination strategies
• Specific examination tools, aids and additional devices
• Education, pre- and aftercare
• Radiation protection and safety measures
• Device-specific post-processing options and software applications
• Analysis, correction and optimisation of X-ray images in a clinical environment, taking the following aspects into account:
o Adjustment technique, image criteria and X-ray anatomy
o Image labelling
o Exposure and recording parameters
o Artefacts and pathologies
• Documentation of the image data
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments
In-depth image analyses in sectional image technologies 1
Semester:
2
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Tutorial with students in the 4th semester:
• Preparation of sectional image anatomy, examination technique and image analysis
• Deepening and reflection
Applied Research Radiological Technology 1
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2
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Acquisition of competence:

The student • derives current research topics • develops fundamental aspects of research involving radiological technology • contrasts different research focuses in the field of radiological technology

Courses
Applied Research Radiological Technology 1
Semester:
4
Type:
Seminar compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
It is possible to choose from one of two offered seminars (AFR4S-1 / -2).

Current research topics in the field of radiological technology are analysed:
• Input presentations
• Guest lectures
Applied Research Radiological Technology 2
Semester:
4
Type:
Seminar compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
It is possible to choose from one of two offered seminars (AFR4S-1 / -2).

Current research topics in the field of radiological technology are analysed:
• Input presentations
• Guest lectures
Medical technology 2
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7,5
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Acquisition of competence:

Radiation protection training according to MedStrSchV § 9 i.V.m. Appendix 2The student • can fulfil the tasks of the radiation protection officer for the area of diagnostic applications and knows the legal basis for radiation protection. They can carry out dose calculations based on independently performed radiation protection measurements (dosimetry) • is familiar with the risks associated with the use of medical radiation, can explain radiation exposure using risk assessment models and can propose appropriate radiation protection measures and take action in the event of incidents, in particular incidents involving open or enclosed radioactive substances • knows the physical-technical basics and device handling • knows the terminology, functional principle and imaging procedures in sonography • Can document examination and treatment data • knows the indications and contraindications of the examinations ordered and is familiar with the procedures and equipment handling before, during and after a computer tomography examination • can move and position patients using clear and precise instructions and assistance, taking into account personal needs, and develop alternative patient-friendly positioning options if necessary • knows the contrast media in radiological sectional imaging procedures, their indication-related forms of administration and quantities and can prepare examination-dependent contrast media applications under guidance and use them in cooperation with medical professionals • can correctly interpret the contrast medium information sheet and recognise possible contraindications for the administration of contrast media • knows various examination protocols, understands the procedure of certain routine examinations and can recognise and name anatomical structures on the respective sectional images • understands the physical and technical principles of magnetic resonance imaging for image formation • understands different forms of radiological application in various anatomical regions • correctly assesses potential hazards for staff and patients in the context of magnetic resonance imaging • understands the theoretical principles of signalling in the context of radiological imaging • understands networks in information technology and understands the basic concepts of programming • understands, in the context of radiological technology, the theoretical principles of signal processing in imaging systems and their post-processing and explains their application in the context of medical technology

Courses
Radiation protection 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• X-ray facilities for diagnostics
• Sealed radioactive substances in diagnostics
• Radiation application rooms
• Radiation exposure of personnel and other persons, in particular also estimation of the patient dose during the various examination procedures
• Diagnostic reference values
• Protective measures for diagnostic applications, patient protection, quality assurance measures

Exercises: Protective measures when operating X-ray equipment for diagnostics
Systems Theory and Signal Processing in Radiological Technology
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Basic concepts of programming
• Machine language
• Programming languages
• Algorithm

Networks
• Architecture
• Protocols
• Server

Fundamentals of signal processing in the context of radiological technology
• Signalling theory
o Analogue and digital signals
o Sampling and quantisation of signals, AD conversion
o Filter, bandwidth, interpolation
o Shannon-Nyquvist sampling theorem
o Clinical-technical relevance for technical implementation
• Systems theory
o Transfer function
o LTI systems
• Fundamentals of radiological image formation
o Fourier transformation
o Radon transformation
o FBP/iterative procedures
o MPR/CPR, MIP/MinIP, VRT

Image enhancement and filtering
• Filtering in frequency and spatial domain
• Fourier analysis
• Fourier transformation
• Point operators
• Intensity transformations
• Histograms
• Mask operations
• Morphological filters
Technical basics of computed tomography
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2,5
Contents:
Physical-technical basics, definition of terms, functional principle (image calculation, image display, window technology), structure and technical components of a CT unit, technical development of computed tomography (generations and types), technical quality assurance, dose terms.
Indications, contraindications, preparation, positioning, performance, protocols, parameter selection, risks and complications, documentation, hygiene, patient education and care, aftercare, contrast agent application during computed tomography examinations.

Organ areas:
• Skull
• Neck
• Thorax
• Abdomen
• Basin
• Spine
Technical basics of magnetic resonance imaging
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2,5
Contents:
Basics of magnetic resonance imaging
• MR safety incl. legal regulations and standards
• Technical-physical basics of image creation
• Device technology (MR components, coil technology, device specifications [e.g. slew rate])
• Basic sequencing technology (SE/GRE, weightings)
• Basic parameters and geometric parameters
• Basic artefacts in MRI

Basics of the MR application
• Application of selected, simple analyses
• Basic KM application in a clinical context (e.g. dosage, timing)
• Personnel and patient management in magnetic resonance imaging
• Emergency management in magnetic resonance imaging
Technical basics of ultrasound diagnostics
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Physical-technical basics, explanation of terms, functional principle and imaging process incl. image analysis, structure, technical components
Applied Radiological Technology 1
1,5
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Acquisition of competence:

The student • performs standardised, basic radiographs, CM examinations and interventions in fluoroscopy, in the practice setting, taking into account indication-related criteria, geometric laws of imaging, radiation protection and the respective examination situation, in an orderly manner • operates the X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment, the device-specific examination tools and aids in the training setting • explains the necessary examination preparations and aftercare measures and applies them properly in the practice setting • applies the legal principles and forms of the duty of information and education of medical and radiological-technological staff towards the patient clientele in the context of radiological examinations in the practice setting • explains the general and special hygiene measures in the radiological-technological context, as well as the handling of sterile goods and implements the measures carefully and correctly in the practice setting • selects materials and medication for the examination or intervention according to the specialist, indication and patient and applies them correctly in the practice setting • assesses the radiological appropriateness of the examination or treatment ordered, based on knowledge of indications and contraindications and, if necessary, consults with the responsible medical staff about missing medically relevant information • explains simple options for image post-processing and archiving and applies these correctly in the exercise setting • correctly identifies and analyses errors and sources of error on the respective images and fluoroscopic images and assesses the quality of the images according to defined criteria • recognises anatomical norm variants and typical pathologies in the examination procedure, on the respective images and fluoroscopic images, explains their significance for the further examination procedure and documents the results accordingly • observes and analyses the physical and mental condition of patients before and during an examination or treatment and checks physiological parameters if necessary

Courses
Hygiene in radiological technology
Semester:
1
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Practical exercise in the implementation of general and special hygiene measures in the context of radiological technology under the following aspects:

• Hygiene in the workplace and infection prevention
• Personal hygiene
• Protective clothing and area clothing
• Handling medication and infusions
• Handling sterile goods
• Sterile working
Conventional radiography 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Exercise in conventional radiology, on the following aspects:

• Performing examinations, material and patient management and handling equipment in exercise scenarios with phantoms and fellow students
• Specific examination tools, aids and additional devices
• Education, pre- and aftercare
• Radiation protection and safety measures
• Simple post-processing options
• Analysing basic X-ray images in a clinical practice setting from the following perspectives:

o Adjustment technique, image criteria and X-ray anatomy
o Image labelling
o Exposure and recording parameters
o Artefacts and pathologies

• Documentation of the image data
Applied Research Radiological Technology 2
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6
Acquisition of competence:

The student • develops a freely chosen research topic involving radiological technology • takes aspects of the chosen field of research and transfers them to radiological technology practice

Courses
Compulsory elective subject Current Research in Radiological Technology 1
Semester:
6
Type:
Seminar compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
It is possible to choose three seminars out of five.

Current research topics in the field of radiological technology are analysed:
• Input presentations
• Guest lectures
Compulsory elective subject Current Research in Radiological Technology 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Seminar compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
It is possible to choose three seminars out of five.

Current research topics in the field of radiological technology are analysed:
• Input presentations
• Guest lectures
Compulsory elective subject Current Research in Radiological Technology 3
Semester:
6
Type:
Seminar compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
It is possible to choose three seminars out of five.

Current research topics in the field of radiological technology are analysed:
• Input presentations
• Guest lectures
Compulsory elective subject Current Research in Radiological Technology 4
Semester:
6
Type:
Seminar compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
It is possible to choose three seminars out of five.

Current research topics in the field of radiological technology are analysed:
• Input presentations
• Guest lectures
Compulsory elective subject Current Research in Radiological Technology 5
Semester:
6
Type:
Seminar compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
It is possible to choose three seminars out of five.

Current research topics in the field of radiological technology are analysed:
• Input presentations
• Guest lectures
Medical technology 3
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6
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Acquisition of competence:

• Radiation protection training according to MedStrSchV § 9 i.V.m. Appendix 2.The student • can fulfil the tasks of the radiation protection officer for the areas of therapeutic use, open radioactive substances and diagnostic use and knows the legal basis for radiation protection. They can carry out dose calculations based on independently performed radiation protection measurements (dosimetry) • is familiar with the risks associated with the use of medical radiation, can explain radiation exposure using risk assessment models and can propose appropriate radiation protection measures and take action in the event of incidents, in particular incidents involving open or enclosed radioactive substances • Explains the physical principles and the basic process of radiation planning and its possible sources of error • explains the current treatment concepts and typical radiotherapy techniques for basic common indications • explains the dose distribution and the radiobiological effects in the human body when different radiation fields are applied • explains the structure, function and possible applications of the equipment used in radiotherapy and is familiar with the associated quality assurance measures • understands the structure of the equipment used in nuclear medicine, how it works and knows how it can be used in nuclear medicine • explains quality assurance measures for devices used in nuclear medicine • sees quality assurance measures carried out by technicians and medical physicists • explains the technical image processing chain in relation to clinical necessity and carries out various image processing steps (registration, segmentation, etc.) using selected examples • applies technical evaluation options in the appropriate medical context • identifies adequate technical forms of presentation of radiological image data sets for medical issues • describes simple problems meta-linguistically and implements basic algorithms in a programming language • realises simple computer programs • realises methods of data storage and external data access

Courses
Fundamentals of Programming in Radiological Technology
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Programme structures
• Instructions
• Conditional execution
• Repetition
• Algorithm

• Data types
• Operators
• Simple data structures
• Methods
• Basics of object-orientated programming
Medical image processing
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Technical image processing chain
Segmentation
• Intensity-based methods (thresholding, region growing, live wire, etc.)
• Structure detection
• Model-based methods
Physical principles of radiation planning
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Dose terms and units, dose measurement, calibration of the irradiation device
• Theoretical process of radiotherapy planning in technical-physical and application-related terms
• Teletherapy: basic data for treatment planning, calculation algorithms, field modifiers
• Brachytherapy: forms of application, instruments and applicators, preparing and documenting control images
• Forms of application,
• MU calculation or calculation of the irradiation time for simple, non-computerised planned irradiation techniques
• Behaviour in the event of technical faults
Radiation protection 3
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
• Facilities for handling open radioactive substances
• Radiation exposure of staff and other persons, in particular patients, during the various examination or treatment procedures
• Determination of radiation exposure
• Protective measures when working with open radioactive substances, contamination and decontamination measures
• Collection, temporary storage and disposal of radioactive waste
• Radiation accidents due to external contamination or incorporation and first aid
• Whole body measurement and excretion analyses
• Protection of patients and their surroundings, especially during therapeutic applications
• Quality assurance measures
• Incident analysis and emergency planning

Exercises: Protective measures when handling open radioactive substances, detection of contamination, decontamination, quality control
Technical Basics of Nuclear Medicine
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Structure and functional principle of the nuclear medicine
devices used, including the latest combination devices
• Evaluation systems
• Facilities to guarantee the
Radiation protection
• Equipment for working with open radioactive substances
• Quality control
Technical basics of radiotherapy
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
• Technologies, physical principles and equipment technology in radiotherapy
• Facilities to ensure radiation protection
• Safety with teletherapy devices
• Radiotherapy imaging facilities
• General oncology and tumour biology
• Stages, classification and prognosis of malignant diseases
• General principles of tumour treatment (chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, antibody therapy, surgery, radiotherapy)
• Current radio-oncological treatment concepts
• Target volume, dose and role of radiotherapy
• Overall treatment concept for common indications
• Side effects and late effects of radiotherapy
• Risk organs and limit doses
Medical technology 4
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5
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Acquisition of competence:

• Radiation protection training according to MedStrSchV § 9 i.V.m. Appendix 2.The student • can fulfil the tasks of the radiation protection officer for the areas of therapeutic use, open radioactive substances and diagnostic use and knows the legal basis for radiation protection. They can carry out dose calculations based on independently performed radiation protection measurements (dosimetry) • is familiar with the risks associated with the use of medical radiation, can explain radiation exposure using risk assessment models and can propose appropriate radiation protection measures and take action in the event of incidents, in particular incidents involving open or enclosed radioactive substances • understands the structure of image processing chains • understands different visualisation techniques in a clinical context and presents data in simple diagrams • understands basic concepts of machine learning in radiological image processing • independently realises image processing chains • applies simple ML models with given data

Courses
Medical-technical image processing and AI
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
Image processing
• Preparation and evaluation in the context of radiological technology
• Advanced display forms of radiological image data
• Polygon models
• Surface and volume rendering
Data Science and AI
• Importing, pre-processing and aggregating data
• Data visualisation
• Machine learning methods
Medical-technical image processing and AI
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
• Creation of image processing chains based on predefined tasks
• Interpretation and visualisation of the results of the image processing chains created
• Preparation of data for the training of simple ML models
Radiation protection 4
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
• Radiation equipment for therapy, especially accelerators
• Sealed radioactive substances
• Calibration of radiation sources
• Radiation exposure of staff and other persons, especially patients, during the various therapy procedures
• Determination of radiation exposure and protection of patients and the environment
• Quality assurance measures
• Incident analysis and emergency planning

Exercises: Protective measures when operating radiation equipment for therapy and when handling sealed radioactive substances, testing sealed radioactive substances for leaks, quality control
Quality management
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1
Acquisition of competence:

The student • knows the basics and concepts of quality management and is familiar with the implementation of quality assurance measures in the field of radiological technology and can contribute to quality development and assurance • explains the requirements of quality management in the context of radiological technology and applies them

Courses
Quality management in radiological technology
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Basics and terms of quality management
• The concept of quality in services, in medicine and from the patient's perspective in the context of radiological technology
• Quality management systems in comparison
• Importance, aspects, possibilities and consequences of introducing a quality management system in professional practice
Quality management in radiological technology
Semester:
6
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Practical implementation of the contents of quality management in radiological technology
Radiological technology basics 1
6,5
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Acquisition of competence:

The student • knows the types of contrast media used in radiology and professionally relevant drugs that can be administered to increase examination efficiency or to support patients during the corresponding X-ray examinations and those drugs that are contraindicated together with contrast media • knows the areas of application, effects and side effects, classification, dosage, physical and chemical properties of contrast media and drugs as well as their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics • knows the legal basis for the use, storage and disposal of contrast media and medicines and is familiar with the application technique and forms of application of these • knows the side effects of contrast media and can initiate appropriate initial measures in the event of contrast media incidents. She*he knows the effect of emergency medication, as well as the function of emergency instruments and their preparation • names and describes the standardised, basic radiographs, CM examinations and interventions in fluoroscopy and performs these correctly, taking into account indication-related criteria, geometric laws of imaging, radiation protection and the respective examination situation in the clinical practice setting • explains the equipment handling, the equipment-specific examination tools and aids, as well as the tasks of radiological technology personnel in diagnostic X-ray and fluoroscopy examinations and applies these correctly in the clinical practice setting • explains the necessary examination preparations and follow-up measures and applies them properly in the clinical practice setting • applies the legal principles and forms of the duty of information and education of medical and radiological technology staff towards patients in the context of radiological examinations • selects materials and medication for the examination or treatment according to the specialist, indication and patient and applies them correctly in the clinical practice setting • assesses the radiological appropriateness of the examination or treatment ordered, based on knowledge of indications and contraindications and, if necessary, consults with the responsible medical staff about missing medically relevant information • explains simple options for image post-processing and archiving and applies them correctly • correctly identifies and analyses errors and sources of error on the respective images and fluoroscopic images and assesses the quality of the images according to defined criteria • recognises anatomical norm variants and typical pathologies in the examination procedure, on the respective images and fluoroscopic images, explains their significance for the further examination procedure and documents the results accordingly • knows how the profession is represented, explains the occupational profile and fields of activity of radiological technology and explains the points of intersection with other healthcare professions

Courses
Professional field of radiological technology
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Occupational profile and development of the profession in national and international comparison
• Legal foundations of the profession and training, e.g. MTD law, FH - MTD - AV, FHG
• Job profile and fields of activity
• Further training opportunities
• Regional, national and international interest groups
• Overlaps and demarcations with other
Occupational groups
Kontrastmittelgestützte Radiografie
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
General information:
• Contrast medium in fluoroscopy
• Device handling

Fluoroscopic examinations and interventions, with and without contrast medium application, in the following areas:
• DL-targeted skeletal images
• Digestive tract
• Lung fluoroscopy
• Arthrography
• Liver and gall bladder
• Phlebography
• Myelography
• Urogenital tract
• Specialised contrast agent examinations and interventions

The individual analyses are carried out according to the following scheme:
• Indications/contraindications for examination/intervention
• Patient preparation
• Preparation in the examination room (device, material, contrast agent, medication)
• Patient positioning and radiation protection
• Device-specific parameters and recording mode Examination procedure
• Patient aftercare
• Image analysis and criteria
• Image labelling, post-processing and documentation
Conventional radiography 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
3
Contents:
General principles:

• Location and direction designations
• Projection theory
o Definitions of terms (central projection, central beam, vertical beam, FFA/FDA/OFA/FOA)
o Projection laws and image geometry (central projection, superposition, oblique projection, magnification, high-edge effect, radiographic distortion, geometric blurring)
• Properties of X-rays
• Imaging properties
o Resolution, low contrast resolution, quantum noise
• Scattered radiation
• Device handling - Imaging system
o Scattered beam grid
o Top table mounts
o Under-table holders
• Recording accessories and aids
• Device parameters (kV, mAs, automatic exposure, focus, exposure correction, sensitivity-dose)
• Image labelling

Basic standardised X-ray images in radiological diagnostics for the following organ areas - skull, spine, pelvis and hip joints, shoulder girdle,
Upper extremities and joints, lower extremities and joints
Joints, thorax, lungs, ribs and abdomen (consistent scheme):

• Indications, contraindications
• Patient preparation
• Positioning of patients
• Radiation protection measures
• Adjustment technology - central jet, FFA/ FDA
• Device-specific parameters and recording mode
• Patient aftercare
• Image labelling, post-processing and archiving
• Image criteria and X-ray anatomy

Analysing and correcting basic radiographs with regard to the following aspects:

• Adjustment technique, image criteria and X-ray anatomy
• Image labelling
• Exposure and recording parameters
• Artefacts and pathologies
Pharmacology and contrast media in radiology
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
The student knows the contrast media and emergency medication used in radiology:
• Basic terms, dosage forms and legal principles
• Basic categorisation and types
• Physical and chemical properties
• Sterility / hygiene during handling and application
• Preparation and application methods
• Application forms and techniques
• Fundamentals of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics
• Standard dosing
• Effects, side effects and contraindications
• Shelf life and storage conditions, disposal

The student
• knows the symptoms of mild to severe adverse reactions to contrast media and incidents (anaphylactic shock) and can initiate appropriate initial measures
• has knowledge of resuscitation measures, "Basic Life Support" (BLS)
• knows the effect, preparation and form of administration of emergency medication
• knows the function and handling of the devices and instruments required in the event of contrast agent incidents (blood pressure measurement, pulse oximetry, ECG, monitoring, defibrillator)
Demonstration and practice of the application techniques and application forms of contrast media as well as exercises for the contrast media incident
Radiological technology basics 2
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6,5
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-
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-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • names and describes the standardised, basic and special X-ray images, CM examinations and interventions in angiography and coronary angiography, as well as interventions in the operating theatre and performs these correctly, taking into account indication-related criteria, geometric laws of imaging, radiation protection and the respective examination situation in the clinical practice setting • explains equipment handling, equipment-specific examination tools and aids, as well as the tasks of radiological technology personnel in diagnostic radiography, angiography and coronary angiography, as well as in interventions in the operating theatre and applies this knowledge correctly in the clinical practice setting • explains the necessary examination preparations and follow-up measures and applies them properly in the clinical practice setting • applies the legal principles and forms of the duty of information and education of medical and radiological technology staff towards patients in the context of radiological examinations • explains the handling of sterile supplies and correctly implements the procedures of sterile work in the clinical practice setting • selects materials and medication for the examination or intervention according to the specialist, indication and patient and applies them correctly in the clinical practice setting • assesses the radiological appropriateness of the examinations or treatments ordered on the basis of knowledge of indications and contraindications and, if necessary, consults with the responsible medical staff about missing medically relevant information • explains the extended possibilities of image post-processing and archiving and applies them correctly • recognises and analyses errors and sources of error on the respective images and angiographic images and assesses the quality according to defined criteria. Based on the knowledge gained, the student modifies the device-, post-processing- and patient-specific parameters, if necessary, in order to correctly correct the images and fluoroscopic images • recognises anatomical norm variants and typical pathologies in the examination procedure, on the respective images and fluoroscopic images, explains their significance for the further examination procedure and documents the results accordingly • knows the procedures, equipment handling and the tasks of the radiology technologists, as well as indication-related patient positioning during sonographic cross-sectional imaging examinations and interventions • can recognise and name anatomical structures on the respective sectional images • has knowledge of routine examination protocols. They know the necessary examination preparations and follow-up measures for patients • Can document examination and treatment data

Courses
Ultrasound application technology
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Indications, preparation, choice of transducer, frequency, positioning, performance, documentation, hygiene, patient information and care, aftercare, application of contrast agent during sonographic examinations and interventions, in particular for the following organ areas:
• Abdomen
• Vascular diagnostics
• Joint and soft tissue diagnostics

Selected special processes
Modern examination techniques
Interventional angiography
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
General contents:

• Education of the patient clientele
• Risks and complications
• Relevant laboratory parameters
Indications, contraindications
• Puncture techniques
• Material science
o Stent types
o Catheter types
o Settling systems
o PTA - Balloons
o Wires
o Embolisates
o Lysis material
o Artherectomy and thrombectomy devices
o Special devices (biopsy, subintimal recanalisation)
• Haemostasis techniques
• Exploratory methods
• Radiation protection measures
• Patient preparation, care and aftercare
• Preparation in the examination room (device,
material, contrast agent, medication)
• Positioning options in the intervention and examination setting
• Hygiene measures
• Preparation of sterile tables and handling of sterile materials and instruments
• Contrast agent management, motorised spraying
• Medication management and emergency management
• Device handling
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments
• Image analysis, evaluation and documentation of the image data
• Device-specific software applications and post-processing options

Angiographic imaging and interventions:

• Diagnostic angiography / Iodine-KM / CO2
• Vascular opening procedures
o Percutaneous balloon angioplasty
o Stent implantation
o Drug Eluting - Technology
o Alternative recanalisation procedures
o Thrombectomy
o Lysis
• Vascular occlusion procedures
o Embolisation techniques and materials
• Interventions on organs of the abdomen
• Venous interventions
• Endovascular aortic prosthetics and hybrid procedures
• Foreign body extractions
• Handling biopsy material

• Coronary angiography
o Diagnostic and interventional procedures
o Pacemaker technology
o Rhythmology
Conventional radiography 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
3,5
Contents:
Imaging properties, image processing and optimisation:

• Imaging properties and image processing
o Modulation transfer function (MÜF)
o Dynamic range
o Edge enhancement, image harmonisation
o Quantum efficiency, signal-to-noise behaviour
• Dose indicators
• Image optimisation
o Device parameters
o Patient-related factors
o Image processing and post-processing options
(LUT, gradation curve, signal normalisation)
• Image archiving

Conventional X-ray:

The theoretical and practical knowledge of basic settings in conventional skeletal diagnostics acquired in KRG1I is deepened and supplemented by special images.
supplemented. An additional focus is on the requirements from following areas:

• Trauma radiology
• Orthopaedics
• Paediatric examinations
• Recordings under load
• Geriatric (immobile) patients
• Intraoperative X-ray diagnostics
• Intensive care units
• Mammography
o Definitions of terms
o Setting technology
o Interventions
o Image analysis

Extension of the standardised X-ray images in radiological diagnostics to the following organ areas - skull, spine, pelvis and hip joints, shoulder girdle, upper extremities and joints, lower extremities and joints, thorax, lungs, ribs and abdomen (consistent scheme):

• Indications, contraindications
• Patient preparation
• Positioning of patients
• Radiation protection measures
• Adjustment technology - central jet, FFA/ FDA
• Device-specific parameters and recording mode
• Patient aftercare
• Image labelling, post-processing and archiving
• Image criteria and X-ray anatomy

Analysing and correcting X-ray images with regard to the following aspects:

• Adjustment technique, image criteria and X-ray anatomy
• Image labelling
• Exposure and recording parameters
• Artefacts and pathologies
Radiological technology basics 3
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8
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-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • understands the relationship between patient positioning, positioning, choice of imaging parameters, the pathophysiological correlate and the examination data collected in the context of nuclear medicine examinations or treatments, and assesses the appropriateness of the examination ordered on the basis of basic knowledge and understands indications and contraindications • observes the physical and mental condition of the patient before carrying out an examination or treatment and checks physiological parameters and selects the examination aids required for the respective examination in a professional and patient-friendly manner and applies them correctly • understands the relationship between radiation energy, radiation dose and their radiobiological effects on patients and is able to ensure the lowest possible radiation exposure to patients in order to take an optimal image or perform an examination • understands the application technique and its technical background for standard CT examinations as well as special examinations in various anatomical regions • is able to correctly describe image data and recognise possible artefacts and analyse the image quality of sectional images based on defined criteria • can document examination and treatment data and analyse and evaluate the results • can recognise the relationship between radiation energy, radiation dose and their radiobiological effects on patients and ensure the lowest possible radiation exposure for patients in order to take an optimal image or perform an examination • can carry out image processing and image editing options and describe their application as well as their advantages and disadvantages • understands the application technique and its technical background for standard MR examinations in various anatomical regions • differentiates between various image data sets in terms of technical image quality, anatomy and pathology • differentiates between various post-processing options and categorises them in a clinical context

Courses
Application technology computed tomography 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
3
Contents:
Application and consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the 2nd semester with a special focus on image processing and image analysis.

• Joints
• Angio-CT
• Heart CT
• Dual imaging in CT
• Basics of image post-processing
• Special image post-processing options
• CT intervention
• Dose management
Application technology magnetic resonance imaging 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2,5
Contents:
MR setting technology and application for standard diagnostic examinations in the field of:
• Neurological imaging
• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Abdominal and thoracic imaging
• MR mammography

Technical image analysis according to technical setting and quality features:
• Weightings
• Sequence typology
• Artefacts
• Signal-to-noise ratio / Contrast-to-noise ratio
• Simple optimisation measures with regard to image quality

• Post-processing in the field of magnetic resonance imaging

• Basics of extended subject areas:
e.g. fMR, spectroscopy, interventions...

• Indications and pathologies in magnetic resonance imaging
Application Technology Nuclear Medicine 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2,5
Contents:
• Indications, contraindications
• Preparation, patient education and care, hygiene, positioning, implementation, aftercare
• Protocols, parameter selection
• Evaluation, documentation
• Radiation protection measures
• Contrast agent application during nuclear medicine examinations

Organ areas:
• Brain
• Thyroid gland
• Lung
• Lymph nodes
• Skeleton
• Kidney
• Joints
Radiological technology basics 4
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-
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6
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-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • is able to document examination and treatment data under supervision and to analyse the results • understands the various possibilities of PET/CT examinations, including storage, selection of imaging parameters, the correct choice of radionuclide to be administered, as well as its quantity and the fusion of the image data obtained • understands the principle and indications for nuclear medicine therapies and knows the dosage and application of radionuclides for the treatment of diseases • understands the principle of radionuclide production and the differences between reactor, cyclotron and generator nuclides, as well as their properties in relation to their nuclear medicine application in diagnostics and therapy • knows the rules of conduct for handling radiopharmaceuticals, their various labelling methods and the associated pharmaceutical, medical and legal background, criteria and methods of radiopharmaceutical quality control • checks the radionuclide purity of the technetium generator and the radiochemical purity of the radiopharmaceuticals under supervision • defines and interprets the theoretical implementation of radiation planning and calculates the dose distribution in the human body when using different radiation fields and presents optimisation options • explains the latest technologies currently being implemented both in radiotherapy planning and in the application of radiotherapy • identifies possible sources of error in treatment planning and field settings. They recognise any incorrect settings during daily field adjustment • describes the requirements and limitations of high-tech examination or treatment methods and describes, justifies and justifies appropriate parameters

Courses
Application Technology Nuclear Medicine 2
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2,5
Contents:
Consolidation of the basic knowledge from Application Techniques in Nuclear Medicine I and Technical Basics in Nuclear Medicine
Special questions in nuclear medicine -
PET-CT (including new developments)

Nuclear medicine therapies (principle, indications,
Radionuclides for therapy, dosage and application,
radiation protection)
• Radioiodine therapy
• Radiosynoviorthesis
• Lu177 Therapy
• Xofigo (Radium 223)
• Samarium therapy
Radiation planning and applied radiotherapy
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2,5
Contents:
• Application procedure for radiotherapy planning

• Virtual simulation
• PET and MRI fusion planning

• Levels of radiotherapy planning (1-, 2- and 3-dimensional)
• Typical irradiation techniques and the dose distributions to be achieved with them

• Options for modifying the dose distribution: wedge filter, weighting, bolus material, choice of energy
• Visualisation of irradiation and patient geometry (BEV, ...); visualisation of dose distribution (isodoses, DVH, ...)
• Interpretation and evaluation of treatment plans

• Image-guided radiotherapy
• Error management in radiotherapy

• Dose escalation special procedures:
Special features of palliative radiotherapy

• Basics of radiotherapy for benign diseases
• Tumour aftercare and follow-up

• Further special and innovative techniques and concepts in radiotherapy
Radiopharmaceuticals
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Basics
• Explanation of terms
• Production of radionuclides
• Physical and chemical properties of nuclides
• Laboratory types
• Principle and structure of generators
• Marking methods
• Preparation
• Radiopharmaceutical synthesis
• Radiopharmaceutical quality control
• Handling of open radioactive substances, biokinetics and biodistribution
Special medical basics
2,5
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-
-
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-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • uses X-ray images to explain the anatomical structures, relates them to each other spatially and identifies visible pathophysiological variants • explains the anatomical structures in variable projections, relates them spatially to each other and identifies visible pathophysiological variants • understands the effects and interactions of ionising and non-ionising radiation on pathological and non-pathological organic tissue • knows the radiation sensitivity of the various types of tissue and the acute and delayed effects that can be triggered by irradiation of the organism

Courses
Special radiological anatomy and physiology 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
Consolidation of basic anatomical knowledge in areas relevant to the profession, application of this knowledge to radiological diagnostic images
Radiation Biology
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Biological and radiobiological basics; absorption; physical, chemical and biological effects; carcinogenesis, mutagenesis; acute and late effects of ionising radiation; acute radiation reaction/damage, radiation sickness, teratogenesis; types and causes of radiation exposure; radiation exposure, radiation sensitivity and cell death due to ionising radiation; repair mechanisms; dose-response relationship; LET and RBE; biological effects of non-ionising radiation.
Special medical basics 2
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3
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-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • explains the anatomical structures using cross-sectional images, relates them spatially to each other and identifies visible pathophysiological variants • links the imaging methods and the variable slice guides contained therein with each other in the context of sectional image anatomy • describes specific pathologies and explains them on the basis of radiological and nuclear medicine findings

Courses
Specialised applied pathology
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Deepening the pathological basics
Specialised pathology and histopathology in the areas of:

• Central nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Cardiovascular system
• Blood and bone marrow
• Lymphatic system
• Respiratory tract
• Digestive tract
• Kidney and urinary system
• Genital organs
• Bones and joints
• Metabolic diseases and autoimmune diseases

Pathophysiological appearance and verification on X-ray images and cross-sectional images of radiological imaging procedures
Special radiological anatomy and physiology 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
• Consolidation of basic anatomical knowledge in the areas relevant to the profession
• Application of this to radiological diagnostic images, cross-sectional images and nuclear medicine images
• Networking through mediation for variable shift management
Extracurricular course 1
1,5
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-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • learns physical-technical basics, as well as the understanding of physical principles and their application in radiological-technological contextsThe student • knows their own responsibility with regard to the organisation of their studies, independent knowledge acquisition and self-organisation

Courses
Physical and technical basics
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course option course/elective program (US)
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Fundamentals of electrical engineering
• Optics basics
• Fundamentals of acoustics
• Basics of quantum physics
Self-learning - Introduction
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course option course/elective program (US)
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Self-organised learning with the areas of learning strategies, time management, personal responsibility
Bachelor examination
-
-
-
-
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2
Acquisition of competence:

The student • defends the Bachelor's thesis including the scientific competences • establishes cross-connections to all specialist areas of radiological technology

Courses
Bachelor examination
Semester:
6
Type:
Final Exam compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
Examination discussion on the Bachelor's thesis and cross-references to relevant subjects in the curriculum
FH autonomous area 1
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-
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3
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-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • knows the basic concepts of project management • Independently defines project content • develops project content independently • can reflect on what they have learnt in an interprofessional setting and pass it on to an appropriate extent as well as instruct complex actions and strategies • can implement the communication and organisational skills required to cope with complex interdisciplinary tasks in an interprofessional setting • identifies current topics in radiological technology

Courses
Project Management
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Basics of classic project management
• Terminology (project assignment, project objectives, roles in projects, project organisation chart, project start, project completion)
• Phases of a project
• Basic project management documents (work breakdown structure, work package specification, milestone plan, cost plan)
• Analysis tools for projects (project environmental analysis, risk analysis)
• Ongoing documentation, project controlling

Agile and hybrid project management
Reflective teaching and learning
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Reflection on own learning behaviour and learning experience
• Getting to know tutor functions
• Change of perspective - development from learner to teacher and instructor
• Reflection on your own behaviour as an instructor
• Self-organisation
• Time management
Special topics in radiological technology 1
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
In-depth examination of current topics in radiological technology through
• Guest lectures
• Excursions
• Congress visits
FH autonomous area 2
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-
-
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1,5
Acquisition of competence:

The student • Reflects on what has been learnt in an interprofessional setting and passes this on to an appropriate extent, guiding complex actions and strategies • uses communication and organisational skills in an interprofessional setting, which are necessary for coping with complex interdisciplinary tasks in order to • develops current topics and problems in radiological technology

Courses
Reflective teaching and learning
Semester:
6
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Reflection on own learning behaviour and learning experience
• Getting to know tutor functions
• Change of perspective - development from learner to teacher and instructor
• Reflection on your own behaviour as an instructor
• Self-organisation
• Time management
Special topics in radiological technology 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
In-depth examination of current topics and practice-related problem areas in radiological technology through
• Guest lectures
Health Sciences 1
8,5
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-
-
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-
Acquisition of competence:

General anatomy and physiology The student - knows the morphological and functional relationships of the healthy body - is familiar with medical terminology - has basic knowledge of the development and structure of the human organism - knows the basics of physiology - explains the function of organ systems and their interactionGeneral pathology The student - has knowledge about the development of diseases - knows about the causes and effects of deviating cell and tissue structures and functions in the organismHygiene The student - knows the standards of hygiene, infection prevention and epidemiology and derive prophylactic measures from them - takes into account the requirements of hygiene and recognises the importance of hygiene in the healthcare sectorHealth promotion and prevention in the healthcare professions The student - Explains the basic concepts of health promotion, resilience, health literacy, climate literacy, health literacy and prevention within and outside its own division - describes the importance of health-promoting measures both for themselves personally and for their clients/patients - knows the basic principle of primary care in Austria and its tasks in connection with public health and health promotion Emergency management The student - Recognises life-threatening conditions and provides appropriate first aid - creates the basic monitoring and interprets these basic values - Carries out initial measures in airway managementLegal bases 1 and healthcare The student - knows the job profiles and areas of expertise of the healthcare professions in Austria - recognises the limits of independent professional practice and makes reference to the relevant legal regulations - knows the organisational structures and political spheres of influence of the Austrian healthcare system as well as the basic principles of hospital managementDigitisation - can explain selected basic terms from the field of digitalisation in healthcare - can explain selected information systems in the healthcare sector

Courses
General Anatomy and Physiology
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
4
Contents:
• Basics of anatomy and physiology including terminology
• Biology of the cell, tissue types incl. functions
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Digestive system and metabolism
• Kidneys and urinary tract
• Skeletal system and musculoskeletal system
• Reproductive system incl. reproductive organs
• Nervous and endocrine system
• Skin and sensory organs
• Blood, immune system and lymphatic organs
General Pathology
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
• Definition, basics and tasks of pathology
• Pathogenesis and pathophysiology of diseases
• Epidemiology and prevention of diseases
• Cell growth and differentiation
• Cell and tissue damage
• Inflammatory pathology
• Immunopathology
• Basic concepts of genetics and heredity
• Systemic pathology
Digitalisation in the healthcare sector
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Definition of digitalisation in the healthcare context
• eHealth - definition of terms and areas of application (e.g. health telematics, telemedicine ...)
• Digital interfaces in healthcare facilities (e.g. HIS, LIS, RIS2, SAP, ...)
• Current applications
Health promotion and prevention in health professions
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Basics and definitions of terms
• Examples from practice (good practice)
• Importance of health promotion and prevention for healthcare professionals, for clients/patients, for the healthcare system, for the economy
• International and national developments in health promotion and health policy (nutrition, exercise, substance abuse such as alcohol, nicotine, drugs, ...)
• Age and gender aspects and forms of communication in health promotion
Hygiene
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Rough concept for hospital hygiene
• Basic concepts of epidemiology/pathogen types/infectiology/disinfection/sterilisation
• Waste disposal in hospitals
• Hand hygiene and personal hygiene
• Immunisation
• Healthcare associated infections
Emergency management
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) based on the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines 2021
• Aspiration events/bolus events - with special attention to the management of the airway
• Paediatric emergencies
• xABCDE scheme
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) guidelines
• Basic monitoring
• Alerting the cardiac alarm team or MET team (algorithm)
• Sim training with feedback (see CAS model)
• Practical exercises in small groups
• Reflection models/methods after stressful events
Legal bases 1 and healthcare
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
- Job profiles and areas of expertise in the healthcare sector
• Pharmacist: Pharmacy Act
• Physician: Medical Act
• Higher medical-technical service: Medical-Technical Services Act (biomedical analyst, dietician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, orthoptist, physiotherapist, radiological technologist)
• Healthcare and Nursing: Healthcare and Nursing Act (Higher Service for Healthcare and Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant)
• Midwife: Midwifery Act
• Cardiotechnician: Cardiotechnician Act
• Masseur: Medical Masseur and Therapeutic Massage Act
• Medical assistant professions: Medical Assistance Professions Act (disinfection assistant, plaster assistant, laboratory assistant, autopsy assistant, surgical assistant, surgery assistant, X-ray assistant, training therapist (sports scientist), new: surgical assistant)
• Music therapist: Music Therapy Act
• Psychologist: Psychology law
• Psychotherapist: Psychotherapy Act
• Rescue and ambulance service: Paramedics Act
• Dentist, dental assistant and prophylaxis assistant: Dentists Act
- Austrian healthcare system and basic principles of hospital management
• Organisation of authorities and distribution of tasks in Austria:
relationship between federal government - provinces - district administration - social insurance
• Health structure plan
• Austrian social security system: health, accident and pension insurance
•Excursus:
• Tax-financed model, e.g. Great Britain, NHS or private insurance system, e.g. USA - "Obamacare"
• Fundamentals and models of hospital financing: LKF model and DRG model
• Operational and strategic controlling Key figures: Case numbers, bed utilisation, patient flows, recording of services, ...
Health Sciences 2
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2,5
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-
Acquisition of competence:

Basics of quality and data management The student • explains the basics of data and quality management in the healthcare sector • analyses and applies documentation standards in the various settings, reflects on them and supports quality-related activities (e.g. interface management, quality reporting, quality measurement of results)Legal basis 2 The student • knows and understands the basic principles of the legal foundations and laws specific to the profession • knows and understands the relevant job-specific aspects of data securityAI-supported image data analysis for diagnostic healthcare professions The student • knows the basics of AI-supported procedures and their application in medical diagnostics • trains concepts of AI-supported, diagnostic image evaluation

Courses
Fundamentals of quality and data management
Semester:
3
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Basics of data management
• Basics and terms of quality management
• Quality assurance and development measures
• Application of digitalisation concepts in the healthcare sector on the basis of legal framework conditions
AI-supported image data analysis for diagnostic health professions
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Fundamentals of artificial intelligence for biomedical analytics and radiological technology
• Machine learning techniques (supervised learning, unsupervised learning, ...) for biomedical analysis and radiology technology
• Deep learning for biomedical analytics and radiological technology
• Application of AI-supported methods for biomedical analysis and radiological technology
Legal bases 2
Semester:
3
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
- Profession-specific legal principles and laws
• Liability (criminal liability, civil liability)
• Patient rights, exemplary (patient charter, e.g. Upper Austria, adult protection law, living will law, dying will law)
• Special provisions relevant to the profession (hospital law, e.g. hospital hygiene based on §8a KAKuG, medical device law, pharmaceutical law, accommodation law, right to stay in a nursing home, ...)

- Data protection and security
• Art 1 DSG: Fundamental right to data protection
• GDPR: relevant provisions
• Professional rights (right to confidentiality and data protection, explicit consent, handling of personal data, duty of confidentiality)
Medical technology 1
8
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-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • Describes important factors of radiation generation, quality assurance and safety aspects and explains the technology, structure and function of image receiver systems and their influence on imaging • understands the technology, design and function of X-ray equipment and explains the requirements for the systems • provides an overview of the basic functioning of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging and understands the technical differences between these two procedures • Radiation protection training according to MedStrSchV § 9 i.V.m. Appendix 2 • can fulfil the tasks of the radiation protection officer for the area of diagnostic applications and knows the legal basis for radiation protection. They can carry out dose calculations based on independently performed radiation protection measurements (dosimetry) • is familiar with the risks involved in the use of medical radiation, can explain radiation exposure using risk assessment models and can propose appropriate radiation protection measures and take action in the event of incidents, in particular incidents involving open or enclosed radioactive substances • knows the basics of atomic and nuclear physics as well as natural and artificial radioactivity, decay scheme, types of decay and the principle of nuclear fission • knows about the properties and formation of different types of radiation and can explain the different interaction processes of ionising radiation with biological systems and other matter • knows dose quantities and their units and can differentiate between ion dose, absorbed dose, dose equivalent and effective dose and relate them to each other • knows the principles of radiation measurement • understands the function of organisational and information systems in medicine and formulates the requirements for the systems • understands the function of common image archiving and image documentation systems and describes the principles of data flow between the modalities, the PACS and medical organisation and information systems • understands the basic structure of databases, the advantages and disadvantages of archiving systems and medical data transfer • knows the data protection guidelines relevant to the profession • understands the basics of information processing in a computer system

Courses
Introduction to radiological imaging
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
3
Contents:
X-ray:
Basics of equipment technology in conventional X-ray:

• Components of radiation generation
• Properties of X-rays
• Dose and dose measurement systems
• Technical quality assurance and safety aspects
• Current image receiver systems

Technology, structure and function of X-ray equipment:

• Skeletal imaging stations and tomography procedures
• Fluoroscopy and urological X-ray equipment
• Mammography
• Angiographic equipment including special examination tools and additional devices
• Dental X-ray
• New developments in conventional radiography

Computed tomography:
• Basic physical principles of computed tomography (attenuation principle in clinical CT, overview of image formation, etc.)
• Basic components of a computer tomograph, including physical concepts
• Basic principles of radiation protection (behaviour in the clinical environment)

Magnetic resonance imaging:
• Basic physical principles of magnetic resonance imaging (spin, frequency, resonance conditions, gradient, magnetism, etc...)
• Basic components of an MRI scanner, including physical concepts
• Basic principles of MR safety (behaviour in the clinical environment)
Fundamentals of organisation and information systems in medicine
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Fundamentals of OS and IT in medicine:

• Organisation and information systems
o KIS, RIS, NIS, ROKIS, PACS
• Archiving of image data and data security (incl. legal guidelines)
• Databases, local and public networks
• Medical image data transfer (transfer protocols)
• Teleradiology
• Compression method
• Standards (DICOM, HL7)
• Data security

Basics of information processing

• Mathematical basics
o Number systems (dual, decimal, octal, hexa)
o Arithmetic operations
• Hardware components
• Presentation of information
o Bit/Byte....
oText
o Image data
o Figures
Radiation Physics
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
• Fundamentals of atomic and nuclear physics
• Radioactivity
• Radiation
• Interaction processes of ionising radiation with biological systems and other matter
• Dose: Terms, definitions, application
• Measuring principles
Radiation protection 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
Building on the course Radiation Physics and the course Radiation Biology, the physical and biological principles of radiation protection are deepened.

Radiation sources
• Radiation damage - prevention, detection
• Radiation accidents and first aid
• Dosimetry, measuring devices
• Medical and physical check-up
• Legal regulations in the field of radiation protection(directives, laws, standards)

Exercises: Handling of devices for personal and localised dose determination including the use of test sources
Module Sozialkommunikative- und Selbstkompetenzen
ECTS-points per semester
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Interprofessionalism 2
-
-
-
-
-
2,5
Acquisition of competence:

The student • conducts research into relevant legal principles and synthesises professional action strategies with current health and socio-political developments • assesses the effects and consequences of actions in the professional and personal environment with regard to ecological and economic aspects based on scientific findings • takes climate-sensitive health communication into account • selects a professional demeanour (with his/her understanding of the profession), takes reflective responsibility for his/her own profession-specific actions and represents his/her own professional group internally and externally • develops problem-solving strategies for job-specific requirements • derives communicative and organisational skills that are necessary for coping with complex interdisciplinary tasks or designs communication for complex tasks in the interprofessional structure (incl. problem-solving strategies)

Courses
Applied Interprofessional Cooperation 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Interprofessional communication
• Functioning as a team
• Roles and responsibilities
• Joint decision-making
• Conflict resolution and continuous quality improvement in practical implementation (case processing ...)
Basis of Interprofessional Cooperation 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Definition of role model in the interprofessional team
• Presentation of different professions through role models
• Role models present innovative examples from a practical and/or international context.
• Effective communication in the sense of professional, target group-appropriate, situation-appropriate, climate-sensitive and empathetic
Entrepreneurship
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Extramural focus
• Development, organisation and implementation of professional activities, particularly in the case of extramural professional practice, using organisational and business management principles
Future Health
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Dealing with current health policy and/or sector-specific topics and developments
Interprofessionalism 1
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-
2
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • applies technologies in the healthcare sector, taking into account a critical analysis • recognises the responsibility of other healthcare and other professions and works in a multi-professional team • analyses the public impact of one's own behaviour in everyday professional life • develops health literacy, i.e. the ability to find, understand, evaluate and apply health information in order to make appropriate health decisions in everyday life • integrates target group-specific climate communication in stakeholder dialogues • transfers own decisions responsibly to the outside world • possesses social-communicative and self-competences, in particular the ability to communicate, criticise and deal with conflict, as well as empathy, frustration tolerance, role distance, self-determination and self-reflection • recognises a professional self-image for the exercise of the profession and the ability to actively shape and co-determine everyday professional life

Courses
Applied Interprofessional Cooperation 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Deepening the topic of interprofessionalism
• Effectiveness of the healthcare professions in the public eye
• Best practice example of interprofessional casework
• Workshops on various interprofessional case studies
Basis Interprofessional Cooperation 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Explanation of terms (mono-, multi- and interprofessionalism with all dimensions and gradations)
• In-depth examination of the job profiles
• Status of healthcare professions in the public/society and opportunities to exert influence
• Best practice example of interprofessional casework
• Importance of climate expertise in the healthcare professions
Compulsory elective subject 1 Personal competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
• Positive, goal-orientated and productive thinking and action - Constructive lifestyle (resilience factor - responsibility)
• Consideration and acceptance of thoughts, feelings and the world view of others - Empathy (resilience factor - network orientation)
• Consideration and acceptance of the individuality of people and groups in interactions - Knowledge of human nature (resilience factor - responsibility)
• Appreciative and appropriate behaviour in one's own and foreign cultural context - Intra-/intercultural competence (resilience factor - responsibility)
Compulsory elective subject 10 Implementation skills II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
• Willingness to define your own professional interests and derive points of view as well as negotiation goals and limits - Negotiation skills
• Planning and controlling your own time management - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
• Planning own and external activities - both interprofessional and patient/client-centred
Compulsory elective subject 11 Leadership skills I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Acceptance of the impact of one's own thoughts and actions on the professional environment - systemic thinking
• Planning and controlling your own time management - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
• Self and external motivation - motivational capacity - (resilience factor self-efficacy)
• Argumentative persuasion in conversations, interactions and communicative disputes - Persuasiveness / argumentation skills
Compulsory elective subject 12 Leadership skills II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Acceptance of the impact of one's own thoughts and actions on the professional environment - systemic thinking
• Decision-making by weighing up and comparing alternative courses of action according to objective criteria - decision-making competence
• Appreciative and appropriate constructive criticism behaviour - Critical competence (resilience - taking personal responsibility, leaving the role of victim)
• Recognising, accepting and resolving conflicts and seeing them as an opportunity for change - conflict competence
Compulsory elective subject 2 Personal competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
• Positive, goal-orientated and productive thinking and action - Constructive lifestyle (resilience factor - responsibility)
• Importance of aspects of learning psychology in terms of successful and efficient learning - learning competence
• Appreciative and appropriate behaviour in one's own and foreign cultural context - Intra-/intercultural competence (resilience factor - responsibility)
• Efficient and effective dialogue/interaction design (result- and goal-oriented, suitable means) - Moderation skills
Compulsory elective subject 3 Social competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Conscious perception of body language and paraverbal signals in oneself and others - Non-verbal sensitivity
• Consideration and acceptance of thoughts, feelings and the world view of others - Empathy (resilience factor - network orientation)
• Self-motivation and motivation from others - Motivational ability
• Establishment, maintenance and targeted utilisation of contacts and contact networks (relationship management / relationship maintenance) - Networking competence - Relationship management (resilience - network orientation)
• Appreciative and appropriate constructive criticism behaviour - Critical competence (resilience - taking personal responsibility, leaving the role of victim)
Compulsory elective subject 4 Social competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Consideration and acceptance of thoughts, feelings and the world view of others - Empathy (resilience factor - network orientation)
• Consideration and acceptance of the individuality of people and groups in interactions - Knowledge of human nature (resilience factor - responsibility)
• Appreciative and appropriate behaviour in one's own and foreign cultural context - Intra-/intercultural competence (resilience factor - responsibility)
• Recognising, accepting and resolving conflicts and seeing them as an opportunity for change - conflict competence
Compulsory elective subject 5 Communicative competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
• Defining and articulating your own interests - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
• Deriving standpoints and negotiation goals and limits from your own interests - Negotiation skills
• Constructive and goal-orientated design of interactions - Moderation skills
• Presenting things / people to a target group, depending on the objective and interest - presentation skills
Compulsory elective subject 6 Communicative competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Perception as a person with their own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
• Argumentative persuasion in conversations, interactions and communicative disputes - Persuasiveness / argumentation skills
• Appreciative and appropriate constructive criticism behaviour - Critical competence (resilience - taking personal responsibility, leaving the role of victim)
Compulsory elective subject 7 Mental competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Self and external motivation - motivational capacity (resilience factor self-efficacy)
• Awareness of own feelings and needs and willingness to accept them - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
• Interest in using own feelings in a goal- and solution-orientated way - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
• Focus your own thinking on opportunities, goals and positive aspects - (resilience factor: personal responsibility)
Compulsory elective subject 8 Mental competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Awareness of your own feelings and needs and willingness to accept them - (resilience factor: personal responsibility)
• Interest in using own feelings in a goal- and solution-orientated way - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
• Focus your own thinking on opportunities, goals and positive aspects - (resilience factor: personal responsibility)
• Acceptance of the impact of one's own thoughts and actions on the professional environment - systemic thinking
• Decision-making by weighing up and comparing alternative courses of action according to objective criteria
Compulsory elective subject 9 Implementation skills I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
• Importance of psychological aspects of learning in terms of successful and efficient learning - learning competence
• Planning and controlling your own time management - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
• Decision-making by weighing up and comparing alternative courses of action according to objective criteria - decision-making competence
• Presenting decisions to a target group, depending on the objective and interest - Presentation skills
Communication
1
-
-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • recognises different types of behaviour and reflects on them in a professional context • can communicate appropriately with their counterpart • designs and reflects on communicative and interactive processes in heterogeneous, diverse and interprofessional groups • interprets and reflects on what he/she has learnt, describes it to an appropriate extent and applies/accepts feedback and feed-forward concretely and actively • can independently reflect on professional actions and explain them to others in a clear and precise manner

Courses
Communication, Diversity and Ethics
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Communication theories
• 4 Theoretical models (sender-receiver model, Watzlawick, Schultz von Thun, ...)
• Verbal/non-verbal communication
• Conversation techniques
• Self-perception and perception of others

Communication
• Apply dialogue techniques
• Successful/unsuccessful communication
• Self-perception and perception of others
• Principles of targeted dialogue

Diversity
• Definition of
• Dimensions (age, gender, abilities, ...)
• Implications for studying and working

Ethics
• Basic concepts
• Goals and tasks
• Classical ethical theories
• Normative and descriptive ethics
• Deontological and teleological theories of ethics
• Applied ethics in healthcare
• Principles of ethics (autonomy, non-harm, care, justice)
Module Wissenschaftliche Kompetenzen
ECTS-points per semester
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Research in the health sciences 1
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-
3
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • selects relevant scientific research methods, prepares the data for answering the question(s), analyses and interprets them • has basic knowledge of statistical test procedures and carries out descriptive data analysis using suitable software • explains the most important components of resource planning and explains the organisational processes for conducting studies • describes the ethical and legal standards of clinical trials • selects the required study documents according to the scientific/international specifications of different study types and explains them • explains the methodological planning of studies on the basis of scientific standards • selects relevant scientific research methods, applies them and prepares the collected data to answer the questions • makes scientific findings and phenomena usable for professional and scientific development • participates in scientific discourse and understands and processes specialised literature and research reports • researches current scientific findings in the national and international field, in particular on evidence-based reflection, evaluation and argumentation in the health professions in a fundamental form • formulates research-relevant questions and hypotheses from the profession-specific area

Courses
Research Health Sciences
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
• Qualitative and quantitative methods, mixed methods, data collection (assessments, questionnaires), processing, evaluation and interpretation
• Basic knowledge of statistical tests, carrying out descriptive statistics in SPSS/Excel
• Time, scheduling, financial and personnel resources, organisational study process (necessities, responsibilities, deadlines)
• Declaration of Helsinki, Good Scientific Practice (GSP) and Clinical Practice (GCP), Medical Devices Act, Medicinal Products Act
• Study protocol, ethics application, study registration, patient information and consent, institutional consent form, no-fault study insurance and study documents (signature page, statistical analysis plan, code plan, cover letter, CV of the principal investigator, data management plan, monitoring plan)
• Study designs, population and size, blinding and randomisation, BIAS, scientific standards
Research Health Sciences
Semester:
3
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Qualitative and quantitative methods, mixed methods, data collection (assessments, questionnaires), processing, evaluation and interpretation
• Basic knowledge of statistical tests, implementation of descriptive statistics in SPSS/Excel
• Time, scheduling, financial and personnel resources, Organisational study process (necessities, responsibilities, deadlines)
• Declaration of Helsinki, Good Scientific Practice (GSP) and Clinical Practice (GCP), Medical Devices Act, Medicinal Products Act
• Study protocol, ethics application, study registration, patient information and consent, institutional consent form, no-fault study insurance and study documents (signature page, statistical analysis plan, code plan, cover letter, CV of the principal investigator, data management plan, monitoring plan)
• Study designs, study population and study size, blinding and randomisation, BIAS, scientific standards
Research in the health sciences 2
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-
-
-
5
-
Acquisition of competence:

On the basis of the health science question, the student can • Search for and summarise literature on a specific topic • formulate a problem and derive the objective and the question • plan the appropriate methodology taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives • formulate a corresponding outlook

Courses
Bachelor seminar 1
Semester:
5
Type:
Seminar compulsory course
ECTS-points:
5
Contents:
• Summary of the results of a topic-specific literature search
• Writing a problem statement
• Definition of a goal and a question
• Planning the methodology taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives.
• Preparation of an outlook
• Writing an exposé based on the Bachelor's seminar, taking into account aspects relevant to the profession and related sciences to promote theory-practice transfer
Research in the health sciences 3
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1
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student has acquired knowledge in various areas of scientific work that goes beyond the knowledge imparted in the associated courses or exercises.Ethics applications The student • takes into account the ethical requirements when conducting empirical studies • independently completes and submits applications to an ethics committee, taking into account the respective quality criteriaStudy planning The student • has advanced knowledge of different study designs in clinical research • drafts a time, budget and resource plan for empirical work • is planning a scientific empirical work according to international standards • plans the implementation of measurements and interventions depending on the chosen research designQuestionnaire creation The student • uses relevant validated questionnaires in a standardised way in an empirical study • selects suitable scale levels and formulations for specific questions • develops a questionnaire based on a specific question and subjects it to a reliability test • implements an analogue and digital surveyLiterature research and evaluation The student • creates a search protocol for a systematic literature search according to international standards • carries out and documents a systematic literature search in accordance with international standards • adapts the search syntax depending on the respective literature source • evaluates the articles found within a systematic literature search with the help of international assessmentsInference statistics The student • carries out relevant hypothesis tests depending on the question and prerequisites • carries out inferential statistical analyses with the help of selected softwareReading and writing scientific papers The student • identifies the general structure and logical organisation of an English-language article • writes an English-language article in a structured and logical way, depending on the respective requirements • recognises the specific structure of an English-language abstract • uses various logical chains of argumentation when writing a discussion, depending on the topic • takes into account the special features of English writing when writing articlesQualitative research The student • draws up an interview or observation guide (according to the relevant criteria) on the basis of a question and depending on methodological requirements • plans to conduct qualitative surveys • takes expert information into account when conducting qualitative surveys • analyses the data collected in a qualitative surveySpecialisation in scientific work The student • deals in depth with selected topics of scientific work • implements the findings when writing the Bachelor's thesis

Courses
Compulsory elective subject 1 Ethics applications
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Preparation of the required content for the creation of the synopsis and the application form
• Consideration of the respective quality criteria
• Filling out a fictitious ethics application
Compulsory elective subject 2 Study planning
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Budget preparation
• Scheduling
• Resource planning
• Planning the implementation of measurement/interventions
Compulsory elective subject 3 Questionnaire creation
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Use/compilation of validated questionnaires
• Selection of suitable scale levels/formulations for specific questions
• Reability test (only retest with Cronbach's alpha)
• Structure of questionnaires (dimensions and items)
• Standardised implementation (limits of the area of application)
• Analogue and digital survey forms (e.g. LimeSurvey)
Compulsory elective 4 Literature research and evaluation
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Synthesise literature according to international standards and process the results
• Advanced syntax development of specific questions
• Special features of the individual database (functions)
• Literature selection process (including consensus procedure)
• GRADE (ROB 2), QUADAS-2 tool
• Documentation of the search process/result
• Literature synthesis
• Preparation of results
Compulsory elective subject 5 Inferential statistics
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Application of valid test procedures depending on the research question and prerequisites (e.g. normal distribution, scale level, type of variable, ...)
• Realisation in SPSS (or R)
Compulsory elective 6 Reading and writing scientific papers
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Structure and logical organisation of various English-language articles
• Writing various articles in English
• Argumentation chains when writing a discussion
• Special features of English writing
Compulsory elective subject 7 Qualitative research
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Evaluation of a qualitative content analysis (inductive and deductive)
• Expert recommendations for conducting qualitative surveys
Compulsory elective subject 8 Specialisation in scientific work
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Specialisation in scientific work
Research in the health sciences 4
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-
-
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-
7
Acquisition of competence:

On the basis of a health science question, the student can • write the introduction, the theoretical background and the problem statement • implement the relevant methodology, taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives • analyse and discuss the results, draw conclusions and present them in written form

Courses
Bachelor seminar 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Seminar compulsory course
ECTS-points:
7
Contents:
• Writing an introduction and a theoretical background based on a topic-specific literature search
• Definition of a problem
• Derivation of a goal and a question
• Description and implementation of the methodology, taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives
• Summary of the results
• Discussion of the results and drawing conclusions
• Writing the Bachelor's thesis based on the concept of the Bachelor's seminar, taking into account aspects relevant to the profession and related sciences to promote theory-practice transfer
Introduction to scientific work 1
1
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-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • explains selected terms, concepts and principles in the context of science and research (e.g. evidence, evidence hierarchy, research paradigms, ...) • differentiates between selected types of literature on the basis of their characteristics and categorises them according to the corresponding research methodology and evidence • differentiates between systematic and unsystematic searches and selects suitable resources and search terms according to the project • is aware of the need for an ethical, moral and responsible attitude and uses an example to explain how this can be realised in scientific work • obtains the information and documents relevant to the realisation of academic work from the electronic resources provided by the institution • can explain the process of evidence-based practice • can explain the possible applications and potentials of artificial intelligence in scientific work • can consider the risks and legal framework conditions when using artificial intelligence in scientific work

Courses
Einführung Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Introduction to scientific work 2
-
2
-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • explains selected terms, concepts and principles in the context of science and research (e.g. evidence, evidence hierarchy, research paradigms, ...) • differentiates between selected types of literature on the basis of their characteristics and categorises them according to the corresponding research methodology and evidence • distinguishes between systematic and unsystematic searches and selects suitable resources and search terms according to the project • is aware of the need for an ethical, moral and responsible attitude and uses an example to explain how this can be realised in scientific work • obtains the information and documents relevant to the realisation of academic work from the electronic resources provided by the institution • can explain the process of evidence-based practice • can explain the possible applications and potentials of artificial intelligence in scientific work • can consider the risks and legal framework conditions when using artificial intelligence in scientific work • can research current scientific findings in the national and international field

Courses
Introduction to Scientific Work
Semester:
2
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
• Advanced search functions of relevant sources (MeSH terms, operators, truncations), differences to the platforms with handouts, formulating PICO questions, conducting searches and analysing the search string, creating a search strategy and a flowchart, assessing the benefits (of the results) for evidence-based work in the professional group
• Quality criteria (objectivity, reliability, validity) and their impact on quality with regard to different levels (report quality, implementation quality, ...), quality criteria of journals
• Norms, standards, guidelines and directives (clarification of terms), lines of reasoning for norms, ...
• Scientific reading of English-language literature
• Definition and benefits of EBP, steps of the EBP process
• Basics and possible applications of artificial intelligence in scientific work
• Risks and legal framework conditions for the use of artificial intelligence in scientific work
Module Berufspraktikum
ECTS-points per semester
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Work placement 1
1
-
-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student: • knows the basic workflow in diagnostic and interventional radiology • takes part in information and clarification discussions and conducts shorter discussions in simple cases • applies the knowledge acquired from the clinical exercises in the clinical workflow under supervision

Courses
Work placement 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
• Introduction of the student to the field of radiological technology
• First patient contact
Work placement 2
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6,5
-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • knows the basic workflow in diagnostic and interventional radiology • takes part in information and clarification discussions and conducts shorter discussions in simple cases. • applies the knowledge acquired from the clinical exercises in the clinical workflow under supervision

Courses
Work placement - conventional diagnostics and angiography
Semester:
2
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
6,5
Contents:
• Organisational procedure at a radiological institute
• Supervised performance of or assistance during examinations (incl. supervised performance of sterile assistance during angiographies/interventions)
• Dealing with patients in the course of work, as well as conducting educational/informational discussions including clarification of contraindications and preparation for examinations under supervision
• Documentation, post-processing and archiving of examination/image data in the workflow
Work placement 3
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-
5,5
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student • knows the basic workflow of a diagnostic and interventional radiology department • has taken part in information and educational talks and conducted shorter talks in simple cases himself/herself • can apply the knowledge acquired from the clinical exercises in the clinical workflow under supervision

Courses
Work placement - computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
Semester:
3
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
5,5
Contents:
• Organisational procedure at a CT/MR workstation
• Guided performance of or assistance with the examinations
• Dealing with patients in the course of work, as well as conducting educational/informational discussions including clarification of contraindications and preparing patients for examinations under supervision
• Documentation, post-processing and archiving of examination/image data (CT, MR, HIS, RIS, PACS) in the workflow
Work placement 4
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6,5
-
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Acquisition of competence:

The* student: • knows the workflow in a radiotherapy department • has taken part in information and clarification discussions and conducted shorter discussions in simple cases himself/herself • responds to patients' concerns and reacts correctly to patients' messages • applies the knowledge acquired from the clinical exercises in the clinical workflow under supervisionThe* student: • is familiar with the basic workflow in a nuclear medicine department and knows how the equipment used in nuclear medicine works • takes part in information and clarification discussions and conducts shorter discussions in simple cases himself/herself • applies the knowledge acquired from the clinical exercises in the clinical workflow under supervision • is familiar with the handling of open radioactive substances

Courses
Work placement - Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy
Semester:
4
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
6
Contents:
• Organisational procedure in a radiotherapy department/nuclear medicine department
• Guided implementation of or assistance with radiotherapy, including field adjustment and the use of positioning and adjustment aids
• Supervised performance of or assistance with nuclear medicine examinations
• Dealing with patients in the course of work, as well as conducting educational/informational discussions including clarification of contraindications and preparation for examinations under supervision
• Evaluation, post-processing, documentation and archiving in a radiotherapy department / nuclear medicine department
• Radiotherapy planning
• In-depth handling of radioactive substances in nuclear medicine
Work placement reflection 4
Semester:
4
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Monitoring and reflecting on practical experience and deriving measures
Work placement 5
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25
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Acquisition of competence:

• The work placement in the 5th semester is intended to significantly support the practical vocational training at university level • At this point in their studies, students already have sufficient knowledge to gain practical experience from working in their professional field

Courses
Work placement 5
Semester:
5
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
25
Contents:
• The professional internship comprises at least 15 weeks of practical work in the professional field in the areas of diagnostics, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy
• To practically apply and deepen theoretical and practical knowledge already acquired in the respective specialisation
• In the spirit of internationalisation, a professional internship can also be completed abroad
Compulsory elective internship
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10
Acquisition of competence:

The compulsory elective internship in the 6th semester is intended to expand and deepen the practical knowledge already acquired in specific areas.

Courses
Internship reflection 6
Semester:
6
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Monitoring and reflecting on practical experience and deriving measures
Compulsory elective internship 6
Semester:
6
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
9,5
Contents:
• Deepening and practical application of subject-specific knowledge and skills acquired during the degree programme
• Deepening examination techniques and treatment methods that are relevant to the professional field
• Participation in special workflows and best practices