Vocational School for Health Services - Medical Imaging Techniques(E.E.)

General Description

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1 History As of March 28, 2006 Istanbul Bilim University School of Higher Education. Medical Imaging Techniques Program, provides actively training since the establishment of the university. Eduacation given two years in mother language as turkish. Program has 30- 40 students capacity and interactive, student-centered education methods are used for the high quality education.
2 Qualification Awarded Medical Imaging Technician
3 Level of Qualification Short Cycle
4 Specific Admission Requirements To be placed in the Vocational School of Health Services with high school diploma and TYT score type of the University Placement Exam.
5 Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal) No In-formal and non-formal application , Higher Education Authority has determined that the "Higher Education undergraduate and graduate level programs, switching between double major, minor and inter-institutional credit transfer shall make regulations governing", based on the formal application is made.
6 Qualification Requirements and Regulations Located in a 2-year training program to achieve all courses and summer internships, provided a total of 124 ECTS credits for graduation is sufficient to complete.
7 Profile of The Programme The aim of Medical Imaging Techniques Program radiographic examination of medical imaging devices and the environment for radiographic examination by making them ready to train competent manpower needed. Radiological imaging centers, angiography, magnetic resonance, computed tomography, mammography can be applied in areas such as learning, qualified radiology technicians are missing elements. In this direction, the main aim of the program is to train radiology technicians who will help them to gain qualified staff in the health sector. In Medical Imaging Program; Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution-I, Turkish Language-I, Foreign Language-I, Anatomy-I, Physiology-I, Pharmacology, Rational Drug Applications, Medical Terminology, Health Law, Occupational Health and Security, Atatürk's Principles and History of Revolution-II, Turkish Language-II, Foreign Language-II, Anatomy-II, Physiology-II, Infectious Diseases and Control, Medical Imaging-I, Radiation Safety and Radiation Protection, Physics, X-Ray Physics and Device Structure, First Aid, Medical Imaging-II, Radiological Anatomy, Radiotherapy, Factors Affecting Quality in Radiology, Quality in Health Services, Accreditation and Patient Safety, Medical Imaging-III, Nuclear Medicine Imaging Methods, Shooting Techniques in CT and MRI, Diseases Information, Computer Systems courses it is given. In addition to the students' courses and year-end applications, 30 working days in summer internships are required.
8 Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples After two years eduation, students graduates as a madical imaging technician. In our country, there is almost radiology department in every hospital. In addition to this, the number of private imaging centers is increasing day by day. Graduated students have opportunity to work at public institutions and private hospitals and clinics.
9 Access to Further Studies Medical Imaging Program students can transfer to Nursing and Healthcare Management degree programs with Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).
10 Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading The examination, evaluation and evaluation criteria made during the education and training period of the program are given in the T.C. İstanbul Bilim University Undergraduate and Associate Degree Examination Regulations are carried out in accordance.(http://www.istanbulbilim.edu.tr/pdf/yonetmelik/yonetmelik2.pdf)
11 Graduation Requirements Located in a 2-year training program to achieve all courses and summer internships, provided a total of 124 ECTS credits for graduation is sufficient to complete.
12 Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning ) 0
13 Address, Programme Director or Equivalent Director: Asst. Prof. Dr.. Birkan TAPAN Istanbul Science University, Vocational School of Health Services, Authors Sok. No: 17 34394 Esentepe Sisli / Istanbul Tel: +90 (212) 273 26 90-91 Program Officer: Instructor Özlem KAVURUCU Istanbul Science University, Vocational School of Health Services, Authors Sok. No: 17 34394 Esentepe Sisli / Istanbul Tel: +90 (212) 273 26 90-91
14 Facilities The basic science education in our vocational school has been carried out in 14 classrooms and 3 application laboratories (with advanced technological equipment). 1 computer lab has been arranged to have a computer per student and each program's basic books, MedLine and electronic journals are accessible with these computers which allows linking to 7 database servers and the center library with 81,000 e-books. Practical trainings; Florence Nightingale hospitals with 225 beds, which are the educational hospital of our university, are also used for the purpose of application. The Group Florence Nightingale provides a job opportunity for students who graduate as Medical Imaging Technician.

Key Learning Outcomes

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1 Knows the medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology
2 Know the principles of physics used in medical imaging methods, use of nuclear and radioactive substances
3 Know radiation safety and radiation protection principles
4 Implementation plans according to professional ethics and patient rights legislation
5 Know diseases, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and first aid applications
6 Know basic drug concepts and drug doses
7 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge about the field
8 Uses medical imaging devices in radiology and nuclear medicine units
9 It takes on individual responsibilities to solve the problems faced by the field.
10 Follow innovations in the field, determine and meet training requirements
11 Recognize the institutions and organizations within the health system
12 Communicates effectively with other health professionals, patients and their relatives
13 Uses the device and information technology used in medical imaging applications.
14 Makes the inspection and routine maintenance of medical imaging devices and equipment, analyzes the problems in an unforeseen condition of the devices and ensures that the devices are always ready before use

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

TYYÇ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
KNOWLEDGE 1 X X X X X X
SKILLS 2 X X
SKILLS 3 X
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility) 4 X X
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility) 5 X
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility) 6 X
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence) 7 X
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence) 8
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence) 9
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 10 X X
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 11 X
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 12
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 13 X
COMPETENCES (Field Specific Competence) 14 X
COMPETENCES (Field Specific Competence) 15

Course Structure Diagram with Credits (60 ECTS per Full-Time Academic Year)

Course Code Course Title Course Type T A LC EC C
Year 1 Semester 1
621001012017 Anatomy-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 2.00
621001032017 Physiology-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 2.00
621001072017 Medical Terminology Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 2.00
621001312009 Turkish Language-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001412009 Foreign Language-I Compulsory 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 3.00
621001512017 First Aid Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001612009 Atatürk`s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001532018 Health Law Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001052018 Pharmacology Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001552018 Rational Drug Applications Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
Year 1 Semester 2
621001022017 Anatomy-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 2.00
621001042017 Physiology-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 2.00
621001062017 X-ray Physics and Device Structure Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001082017 Medical Imaging-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 2.00
621001102017 Radiation Safety and Radiation Protection Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 2.00
621001122017 Physics Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001142017 Infectious Diseases and Control Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001322009 Turkish Language-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001502016 Summer Internship Compulsory 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.00
621001522017 Occupational Health and Safety Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001622009 Atatürk`s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
621001422013 Foreign Language-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
Year 2 Semester 1
621002012018 Medical Imaging-II Compulsory 2.00 16.00 0.00 12.00 10.00
621002052018 Radiological Anatomy Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 2.00
621002072018 Radiotherapy Compulsory 1.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 1.00
621002512018 Quality, Accreditation and Patient Safety In Health Care Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 2.00
621002032016 Factors Affecting the Quality of Radiology Compulsory 1.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 1.00
Year 2 Semester 2
621002022018 Medical Imaging-III Compulsory 2.00 12.00 0.00 12.00 8.00
621002042018 Nuclear Medicine Imaging Methods Compulsory 1.00 4.00 0.00 9.00 3.00
621002762016 BT and MR Imaging Techniques Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 2.00
621002722018 Disease Information Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 2.00
621002742018 Computer Systems Compulsory 0.00 2.00 0.00 2.00 1.00