Radiological technique

The Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Prešov is an institution whose main task is to educate students in accredited non-medical study programmes at the level of contemporary knowledge, scientific and research results.

The study field of Radiological Technology prepares professionally qualified, medical professionals for radiology (formerly radiodiagnostics), radiotherapy and nuclear medicine.

Characteristics of the field of study

Radiological Technology is a field of study of the system of fields of study administered by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic as a field of knowledge (§ 102 (3) (d) in conjunction with § 83 (7) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education and on Amendments and Additions to Certain Acts, as amended by later regulations after the Accreditation Commission has expressed its opinion).

General characteristics of the graduate profile

The Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Prešov is an institution whose main task is to educate students in accredited non-medical study programmes at the level of contemporary knowledge, scientific and research results.

The study field of Radiological Technology prepares professionally qualified, health care professionals for radiology (formerly radiodiagnostics), radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. The main topics of the core of knowledge of the 1st cycle of the university studies are mainly related to the theory and practice of radiotherapy

Definition of the core of knowledge (level 1)

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)
• radiology-clinical core (radiology, radiological instrumentation, ionising radiation protection)
• pre-clinical and clinical core (first aid, fundamentals of nursing, nursing practice, preventive medicine, microbiology)

Kernel of knowledge in the 2nd year of study includes:

• general core (fundamentals of research, thesis seminar)
• radiology and radiology-clinical core (radiology, radiological instrumentation, clinical oncology, internal medicine, surgery, radiation oncology, instrumentation in radiology, clinical exercises in radiology, nuclear medicine)
• pre-clinical and clinical core (pathology, pharmacology)

Kernel of knowledge in the 3rd year of study includes:

• general core (health economics, law and legislation in professional activity, health management)
• radiology-clinical core (radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, clinical exercises in radiological technology)
• final thesis (bachelor thesis, thesis defense)

State Final Examination:

• defence of the final thesis
• radiological technology (colloquium in radiology, nuclear medicine, instrumentation in radiological technology, radiation oncology)
• clinical practice in radiological technology

Graduate Profile:

The graduate of radiological technology obtains the university qualification of a health professional authorized to practice the health profession in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. He/she is entitled to perform radiological imaging procedures independently on the basis of a physician's indication, thus fulfilling the role of an applied specialist. On the basis of a physician's prescription, independently performs radiation techniques in radiation oncology, is responsible for the accuracy and safety of these techniques, participates in dosimetric measurements.

Absolvent is sufficiently qualified to determine the necessary dose of ionizing radiation in X-ray imaging methods and also to ensure error-free, gentle, yet effective therapeutic irradiation of the patient. His qualification obliges him to take full responsibility for the procedures he performs.

The graduate is ready to join a dedicated team that implements, evaluates and establishes the quality standards of the department. He/she is able to fully utilize radiology technology within the scope of his/her professional qualifications. His qualifications enable him to organise his work adequately, rationally and economically within the healthcare team.

The graduate applies at work all the acquired theoretical and clinical expertise, as well as knowledge of medical management and health law.

The graduate knows the methods and techniques of research work and can apply them in radiological research.

Theoretical knowledge (level 1) :

By studying the discipline graduate:

• acquire and understand the essential concepts, facts, principles and theories related to imaging techniques in the diagnostic use of ionising and non-ionising radiation in medicine
• learn and understand the essential concepts, facts, principles and theories related to radiation techniques in all modalities of radiotherapy
• learn and understand the essential concepts, facts, principles and theories in relation to the different types of ionising radiation used in medicine and their effects on living systems, taking into account deterministic and stochastic risks
• implements the acquired knowledge in radiation protection of the patient, optimising radiation dose in medical imaging and therapeutic radiological procedures
• acquires knowledge of medical technology, radiological technology to apply in relation to radiological imaging and radiotherapeutic procedures and techniques, with a view to maximising the safety of the patient and the medical staff involved
• apply knowledge of the structure of the healthy human body, topographical conditions and physiological processes taking place in the body in his/her practical activities
• acquires knowledge and knowledge from biomedical and humanities (preclinical and clinical) subjects, applies them in meeting the needs of the patient, in radiological imaging and radiotherapy procedures

Practical skills and competencies (level 1):

Departmental Associate:

• under the direction of a physician, independently performs radiological imaging examinations, fulfilling the role of the applying specialist, taking full responsibility for the implementation of these procedures
• on the basis of a doctor's prescription, independently performs irradiation techniques in radiotherapy, being responsible for the accuracy and safety of the performance of these techniques
• practically applies all rules, restrictions and recommendations for the protection of health against ionising radiation in relation to patients and medical staff
• uses radiological technique within the scope of his/her professional competence with regard to ensuring patient comfort
• is able to provide nursing care to patients during radiological imaging and radiotherapy procedures, including skilled pre-medical first aid
• is a member of a team that contributes to the development of the quality standards of the department

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Level 1):

Departmental Graduate:

• knows the structure of health care in the Slovak Republic and neighbouring countries and its position in the health care structure
• acquires and implements knowledge of health management, health law, psychology and ethics in a professional approach to patients and colleagues
• implements the results of scientific research in radiology in his/her practice and is able to work as a member of a research team
• is theoretically and practically prepared to obtain the qualifications necessary for professional supervision of radiation protection
• is able to participate in practical teaching of students in the field
• knows and communicates in at least one foreign language and is able to study foreign literature
• knows how to use a computer

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