RAT graduate profile

Study program Radiological technique

Radiological technology is a study program included in the study field of Health Sciences in the System of Study Fields of the Slovak Republic published in the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic Decree no. 244/2019 as an area of knowledge in which the graduate of the study program (§ 50 and 51 paragraph 1 of Act No. 131/2002 on universities and on the amendment and supplementation of certain regulations and on the amendment and supplementation of certain laws) acquires the professional ability / competence to perform his original profession or prepares to continue further university studies.

 

Identification of the study program in the structure according to § 50 par. 5 of the Act

a) Name of the study program: RADIOLOGIC TECHNIQUE (English name Radiology Technician)

b) Degree of study: 1. – bachelor's study program

c) Standard length of study: full-time study – 3 years. external form of study - 3 years

d) Degree awarded after successful completion of studies: Bc. – bachelor's degree

e) Title of occupation after graduation: radiological technician

 

General characteristics of the graduate profile

The Radiological Technology study program prepares professionally qualified health workers for radiology (formerly radiodiagnostics), radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.

The main topics of the knowledge core of the 1st degree of university studies are primarily related to the theory and practice of radiotherapy

 

Defining the core of knowledge

The core of knowledge in the 1st year of study includes:

• general core (psychology, professional communication, professional ethics, Latin language, psychology, pedagogy and sociology)

• anatomical, physical, biophysical and radiobiological core (anatomy and physiology, topographical anatomy, radiological physics, radiobiology)

• radiological-clinical core (radiology, radiological instrumentation, protection against ionizing radiation)

• preclinical and clinical core (first aid, basics of nursing, nursing practice, preventive medicine, microbiology)

The core of knowledge in the 2nd year of study includes:

• general core (fundamentals of research, seminar on the final thesis)

• radiological and radiological-clinical core (radiology, radiological instrumentation, clinical oncology, internal medicine, surgery, radiation oncology, instrumentation in radiology, clinical exercises in radiology, nuclear medicine)

• preclinical and clinical core (pathology, pharmacology)

The core of knowledge in the 3rd year of study includes:

• general core (health economics, law and legislation in professional activity, health management)

• radiological-clinical core (radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, clinical exercises in radiological technique)

• final thesis (bachelor's thesis, defense of the final thesis)

 

A graduate of the Radiological Technology study program obtains the university qualification of a health worker authorized to perform a health profession in the fields of radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine. He is authorized to independently perform radiological imaging procedures based on a doctor's indication, thereby fulfilling the role of an applying expert. Based on a doctor's prescription, he independently implements radiation techniques in radiological oncology, is responsible for the accuracy and safety of these techniques, and participates in dosimetric measurements. The graduate is sufficiently qualified to determine the necessary dose of ionizing radiation in X-ray. imaging methods and also ensured flawless, gentle, yet effective therapeutic irradiation of the patient. His qualification binds him to full responsibility for the services he performs. The graduate is ready to join a specialized team that implements, evaluates and creates workplace quality standards. As part of his professional qualification, he is able to fully use radiological technology. His qualifications enable him to adequately, rationally and economically organize his work within the medical team. The graduate applies all acquired theoretical and clinical professional knowledge, as well as knowledge from the field of healthcare management and healthcare law. The graduate knows the methods and techniques of research work and can apply them in radiological research.

 

Theoretical knowledge:

Graduate:

• acquires and understands essential concepts, facts, principles and theories related to imaging techniques in the diagnostic use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in medicine

• acquire and understand essential concepts, facts, principles and theories related to radiation techniques in all radiotherapy modalities

• acquire and understand essential concepts, facts, principles and theories in relation to the various types of ionizing radiation used in medicine and their effects on living systems, taking into account deterministic and stochastic risks

• implements acquired knowledge in radiation protection of the patient by optimizing the radiation dose in imaging and therapeutic radiological procedures in medicine

• acquires knowledge about medical technology, radiological technology, which he will use in relation to radiological imaging and radiotherapy procedures and techniques, with regard to the maximum safety of the patient and the medical staff

• will use knowledge about the structure of a healthy human organism, about topographic conditions and physiological processes taking place in the organism during his practical work

• acquires knowledge and insights from biomedical and humanitarian (pre-clinical and clinical) subjects, applies them in satisfying the needs of the patient, in radiological imaging and radiotherapy procedures.

 

Practical skills and competences:

Graduate:

• on the basis of a doctor's indication, performs radiological imaging examinations independently, fulfills the role of an applying expert, while bearing full responsibility for the implementation of these procedures

• on the basis of a doctor's prescription, independently performs radiation techniques in radiotherapy, is responsible for the accuracy and safety of performing these techniques

• practically applies all rules, restrictions and recommendations for health protection against ionizing radiation in relation to patients and medical personnel

• within the scope of his professional qualifications, he uses radiological technology with regard to ensuring the patient's comfort

• can provide patients with nursing care during radiological imaging and radiotherapy procedures, including qualified pre-medical first aid

• is a member of the team that participates in the creation of workplace quality standards.

 

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities:

Graduate:

• knows the structure of health care in the Slovak Republic and neighboring countries and its position in the health care structure

• acquires and implements knowledge of healthcare management, healthcare law, psychology and ethics in a professional approach to patients and co-workers

• realizes the results of scientific research in radiology in his practice and can work as a member of a research team

• is theoretically and practically ready to obtain the qualifications necessary for professional supervision of compliance with radiation protection

• is able to participate in the practical teaching of students in the field

• knows and communicates in at least one foreign language, is able to study foreign literature

• knows how to work with a computer.

 

Completion of the study program will enable graduates within the corresponding level (level 6) to perform the following profession - Radiological technician specified in the European Federation of Radiological Societies Qualification - Radiological technician

The occupation Radiological technician is not currently registered in the National System of Qualifications.

A graduate of the bachelor's study program in radiology technology acquires the professional qualification for the performance of the profession according to Government Regulation no. 296/2010 on the professional qualification for the performance of the health profession, the method of further education of health workers, the system of specialized fields and the system of certified work activities and according to Act no. 578/2004 Coll. on health care providers, health workers, professional organizations in the health sector and as amended.

The study program takes into account the profile of the graduate and the educational outcomes approved by Regulation of the Government of the Slovak Republic no. 296/2010 on the professional qualification for the performance of the health profession, the method of further education of health workers, the system of specialized fields and the system of certified work activities and the decree of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Slovak Republic no. 155/2013 Coll., amending Decree of the Ministry of Education of the SR No. 614/2002 Coll. on the study credit system by the Law on Universities

From Regulation of the Government of the Slovak Republic no. 296/2010 Coll. according to § 31 par. 1 radiological technician, who has obtained the professional qualification for the performance of professional work activities, independently performs professional work activities in radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine, which correspond to the scope and content of the acquired education.

 

Employment of a graduate

The employment of graduates of the Radiology Technology study program can be tracked via the portal www.uplatnenie.sk

Based on available information from 2019, up to 75% of graduates of the first degree of the Radiology Technology bachelor's study program worked in the graduated education program. In the year under review, the Radiology Technology study program was included in the TOP 3 jobs in which graduates worked.

A graduate of the bachelor's study program Radiology Technology obtains the university qualification of a health worker authorized to perform a health profession in the fields of radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.