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Prerequisites
Identical coursesPrevious knowledge
The general admission requirements and compulsory sequentiality are described in the education and examination regulations
The teachers wish to draw attention to the importance of the following aspects:
- Professional ethics: dealing responsibly with fellow students and medical data
- Can deal with functional nudity within an academic and professional healthcare context and has no moral, ethical or religious objections to tactile handling aimed at practicing skills
- Foreign-language professional literature, terminology and teaching materials are also part of the curriculum
In addition, the following knowledge is recommended for proper processing of the OPO content:
- Content of (or similar to) 'klinische fundamenten' regarding hospital hygiene, entrusted care activities and sterility
- Content of (or similar to) 'klinische fundamenten' regarding contrast media
- Content of Projection Radiography from previous OPOs
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of human body (heart, blood vessels, lungs, ...)
- Basic knowledge of translation and resuscitation techniques
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (Brussels) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (Brussels) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (Brussels)- distance learning (Brussel) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (Brussels)- distance learning (Brussel) 180 ects.
- XXX 13 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Theory Interventional Radiology (B-ODISEE-OBM43b)
EnglishFormat: Lecture
30 
First term
De Bock Anke | De Mil Ives | Eloot Liesbeth | Vereecke Art Content
In the Theory module, the following aspects are covered:
- Technology and Safety: the aspects of fluoroscopy and associated devices and their corresponding safety aspects are covered.
- Rapa and Rana: specific pathologies are discussed and radioanatomic images are used to discuss the application of different interventional techniques.
- Clinic and setting science: the theoretical framework related to interventional procedures, intravenous administration routes and the critical patient is taught.
Language of instruction: more information
Classes are taught in English and offered multilingually as part of internationalization@home. Within the world of Medical Imaging, English and Latin specialist terms are standard and are systematically used in lessons. Reference is also made to other language learning materials.
Format: more information
Case-study - Digital learning - Interaction, learning in interaction
With the help of powerpoints, course materials, images and articles, the theory is explained.
The added value of the lectures is a semi-active way of providing a first introduction to the subject matter, combined with the provision of a lot of visual material via PowerPoint presentations, the use of practical cases & providing the opportunity to ask questions & seek study advice.
4 ects. Skillslab Interventional Radiology (B-ODISEE-OBM44b)
Content
In the Skillslab module, the following aspects are covered:
- Technology and safety: the aspects offered from the theory are practised, focusing on equipment use and radiation protection.
- Clinic and setting science: performing entrusted (sterile) actions during interventional procedures and taking X-ray images of critical ill patients are practised.
- Infusion therapy and critical patient: different intravenous administration routes and methods are taught and actions to the critical ill patient are explored.
- SiTCA: a simulated situation challenges acting in critical emergencies to the limit.
- Communication: inter-collegial relationships in team will be deepened
Language of instruction: more information
Classes are taught in English and offered multilingually as part of internationalization@home. Within the world of Medical Imaging, English and Latin specialist terms are standard and are systematically used in lessons. Reference is also made to other language learning materials.
Format: more information
Assignments - Case-study - Interaction, learning in interaction - Simulation
The theoretical background covered in the lectures and online learning materials should be actively used in the practical classes.
Students should come to class prepared. All info can be found on Toledo "Interventional Radiology". Active participation in classes is expected. Which is part of permanent assessment for certain lessons. Students will be set on their way to master the skills and will be adjusted as needed. Use all time to practice.
Practice classes take place in small groups in the skillslabs. Therefore, the student must adhere to the skillslab regulations regarding dress code, dosismeter and student ID:
- The student always wears appropriate clothing during the practical sessions: short sleeves.
- The student also takes care of personal hygiene: long hair put up, no jewelry, clean fingernails, nails without nail polish.
- Once the student has a dosismeter it is mandatory to wear it during attendance in the skills lab at -2.
- As soon as the student has an access badge, it is obliged to always carry it during the presence in all medical imaging classrooms with access control.
It is recommended to practice in between classes (ZOEF = independent practice), this can be done when the skillslabs are not occupied because of other activities or if the practice does not interfere with the person(s) involved.
Evaluation
(B-ODISEE-O73705)
Explanation
| Assessment | Grading scale |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1-20/20 scale |
| OBM43b - Theory Interventional Radiology | 1-20/20 scale |
| OBM44b - Skillslab Interventional Radiology | 1-20/20 scale |
One exam time is provided during the exam period for the theory exam (SEM1) and one for the practical exam in the exam period following the practical classes (SEM2).
Computer exam: Theory
The written exam tests the theoretical content.
There are open questions, multiple choice, multiple select and short answer questions.
The exam is taken with the digital testing program VQuest.
The estimated exam time is 2 hours(90'+30' extra time).
Evaluation Practice: Skillslab
The practical part of the course will be finalized with a practical exam in which the material will be applied to the execution of interventional procedures and IV techniques including continuous evaluation.
Theoretical backgrounds are also questioned in the evaluation of practice. Thus, the student demonstrates an understanding of what is practically performed.
Practice evaluation criteria are cited during HCs and BWCs.
Continuous evaluation includes scores for midterm assignments and reports in association with the practical sessions.
The estimated preparation and exam time is 20 minutes each.
During the practical exam, students leave unnecessary bags, backpacks of clothing, such as coats, scarves and the like more, along with other items in the locker rooms. This is to keep the various work areas (all skill labs) safe and neat. Scattered clothing and backpacks can lead to unsafe situations. Lockers are available to place unnecessary materials in.
The student must adhere to the skill lab regulations regarding dress code, dosimeter and student ID:
- The student always wears appropriate attire during the full practical exams as per the practical classes.
- The student takes care of personal hygiene: long hair put up, clean hands and fingernails, nails without nail polish, no jewelry or watches, no disturbing odors.
- The student wears his/her personal student badge and holder correctly and in the proper place and throughout the practical exam.
- Once the student has a dosimeter, it is mandatory to wear it during attendance in the skill lab at -2.
- The student meets the above conditions at the beginning of the practical exam. If the student is not in order, he/she cannot participate in the exam.
The time schedule for the oral (practical) exam will be posted on Toledo.
COMPOSITION FINAL SCORE:
The final result of the OPO Interventional Radiology is determined in accordance with the Education and Examination Regulations, article 65 and 66: as soon as a 7/20 or lower is obtained for one of the two OLAs, the student cannot pass and the final result is equal to the lowest point of the 2 OLAs; if you have not taken a component, the final result is 'NA'.
The results of OLAs are communicated through the study progress file and give rise to partial transfers.
Computer exam: Theory
If an overall grade of 10/20 is obtained, the student has passed this section.
Evaluation Practice: Skillslab
If the total score is 10/20, the student passes this part.
If a 7/20 or less is obtained on one of the two parts, the final result is reduced to the lowest score of both parts.
- Practical examination:
- Interventional and IV-procedures: 60%
- Procedures on critical ill patients: 10%
- Continuous evaluation including:
- T&V (Technology and Safety) lab report I: 10%
- T&V (Technology and Safety) lab report II: 10%
- Assignment related to x-ray procedure and to operations on the critical patient: 10%
- Sitca: acting and communicating in critical situations: P/F
An unwarranted failure to participate in any part of the continuing evaluation may result in the student failing the practical module.
If the student cannot participate in the continuous evaluation due to a legitimate absence, a substitute assignment will be provided during the practical examination.
Information about retaking exams
This course unit allows partial mark transfers in case of partial pass mark:
- OBM43b - Theory Interventional Radiology (during and beyond academic year)
- OBM44b - Skillslab Interventional Radiology (during and beyond academic year)
In the unlikely event of failure to pass OLA Theory of Skillslab, the student must retake only those parts in the second session for which not at least 10/20 was obtained.
The part on which a pass was obtained in the first session will be recalculated with the newly acquired result of the OLA on which a fail was obtained in the first session.
The final grade is determined by analogy with the first term on the basis of the following sections:
Computer examination: Theory
Evaluation Practice: Skillslab
- Practical exam: 60%
- Continuous evaluation including:
- 2 T&V lab reports: 20%
- Assignment on x-ray procedure and active participation in class on critical patient handling: 20%.
- Sitca: acting and communicating in critical situations: P/F
The written exam and practical exam will have an identical course as in 1st session.
If the student received a failing grade for the Skillslab component and passed continuous evaluation, the grade from 1st session will be carried over.
If the student obtained a fail or 'NA' for permanent evaluation, the student will retake the parts(s) on which no pass was obtained.
- T&V report I and/or II must be rewritten.
- X-ray assignment: an additional question will be added on the practical examination.
- If the student obtained an 'NA or F' for the SITCA, they will participate in a SITCA variant in Aalst.
These partial transfers should be requested by the student at the post-examination review.