Exchange studies in Radiography 2013-2014

Exchange studies in Radiography Full programme information 180 Higher Education Credits, 3 years. Radiology plays a key part in modern healthcare, and being a radiology nurse is a rich and varied experience that includes working with advanced technology and having close contact with the patients. The job requires great flexibility and cooperative skills. Radiology clinics today work with both the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, activities in which radiology nurses play a key part. The ever-increasing complexity of radiological methods can be alienating for patients of any age. It is therefore important that radiology nurses can reassure such patients with welldeveloped communicative skills that can help to build up a secure relationship between them. Radiology nurses also take the decisions that lead to the most effective form of examination. The study programme in Radiography provides students with a knowledge of radiography, which is to say the use of X-ray methods to examine patients, and the interpretation of the results thus obtained. Students learn a great deal about radiation and how the equipment they use is designed. They also learn about different diseases and how they show up in X-rays. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and clinical training. Students also gain an early insight into their future career as the on-site training starts in term one and continues for a five-week block each term. Students also gain experience of the work of radiology nurses at a healthcare unit and within the accident and emergency services. After graduation Radiology nurses work at radiology clinics in both the public and private sectors. Options in English For exchange students without very good command of the Swedish language, the Radiography Programme offers options in English as presented below. A student can only attend one course at a time. One study week is equivalent to 1.5 ECTS credits. The performance will be graded in accordance with the ECTS grading scale and on the basis of the student´s fulfillment of the learning outcomes stated in the course syllabus. During the clinical rotation the student will be assigned to a clinical supervisor, who will be responsible for ongoing instruction and supervision. Appointed lecturer will be responsible for the clinical area in question and participates together with the clinical supervisor in the initial discussion of the student's educational objectives and in evaluations.

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General and Specific Requirements The following requirements have to be met by students wishing to take part in clinical rotations: • •

A very good command of Swedish or another Scandinavian language or a very good command of English (equal to a TOEFL score of 550) Previous knowledge equivalent to Semesters 1-4 in the Study Programme in Radiography (to be considered on an individual basis)

Syllabuses The syllabuses can be found online, at ki.se. Follow links under “Education”. Clinical Rotations The clinical rotations are offered both autumn semester 2013 and spring semester 2014. • •

1EE001 Clinical Rotation in Radiography, 18 ECTS credits 1RS025 Clinical radiography in a European perspective 1, 7.5 ECTS credits

Options in Swedish Exchange students with a good command of Swedish or another Scandinavian language are welcome to apply for the options for exchange students presented. A student can only attend one course at a time. One study week is equivalent to 1.5 ECTS credits. The performance will be graded in accordance with the ECTS grading scale and on the basis of the student´s fulfillment of the learning outcomes stated in the course syllabus. During the clinical rotation the student will be assigned to a clinical supervisor, who will be responsible for ongoing instruction and supervision. Appointed lecturer will be responsible for the clinical area in question and participates together with the clinical supervisor in the initial discussion of the student's educational objectives and in evaluations. General and Specific Requirements The following requirements have to be met by students wishing to take part in clinical rotations: • •

A very good command of Swedish or another Scandinavian language (Pass Tisus test or equivalent) Previous knowledge equivalent to Semesters 3-4 in the Study Programme in Radiography (to be considered on an individual basis)

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Syllabuses The syllabuses can be found online, at ki.se. Follow links under “Education”. Clinical Rotations The clinical rotations are offered both autumn semester 2013 and spring semester 2014. • •

1EE015 Syllabus Clinical Rotation in Radiography, 18 ECTS credits 1RS025 Syllabus Clinical radiography in a European perspective 1, 7.5 ECTS credits

Curriculum 2013/2014 Semester 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5

Course Anatomy and Physiology Radiography Clinical Training 1 Radiographic Methodology 1 Pathophysiology Pharmacology and drug calculation Specific nursing 1 clinical rotation Radiology 1 Radiography Clinical Training 2 Radiographic Methodology 2 Radiology 2 Specific nursing 2 clinical rotation Radiographic Methodology 3 Radiography Clinical Training 3 Radiography Clinical Training 4 Pedagogics and Leadership Emergency and Disaster Medicine Radiography Clinical Training 5 Radiology 3 Specific nursing 3 -

ECTS Credits 15 7.5 7.5 9 4.5 4.5 4.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 3

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clinical rotation Scientific Theories and Research Methods Project work Elective Course Elective Course Radiography Clinical Training 6

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Application Instructions for how to apply and application deadlines can be found online, at ki.se/exchangestudies

Exchange agreements academic year 2013/2014

University Professionshøjskolen University College Nordjylland Professionshøjskolen Metropol Professionshøjskolen Lillebælt Yrkeshögskolan Novia Háskóli Íslands - University of Iceland Università Degli Studi di Firenze University of Malta Högskolen i Oslo og Akershus Högskolen i Sör-Tröndelag Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa Haute Ecole Specialisee de Suisse Occidentale

Country Denmark Denmark Denmark Finland Iceland Italy Malta Norway Norway Portugal Switzerland

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