Medical Imaging Techniques


General Information

Ufuk University started education in the 2002-2003 academic year. Ufuk University Medical Imaging Techniques Program started education at associate degree level in 2011-2012 academic year. Students who want to study in this program are expected to be responsible and careful people who enjoy working with tools and machines, are interested in mechanics, can use their hands and eyes in coordination.

Department language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Medical Imaging Technicians, Associate Degree

Level of Qualification

Associate Degree

Admission Requirements

Students should pass the centrally administered entrance exam conducted by Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM).

Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning

If the students who apply to our school apply with the grade transcript and course contents they received from other Higher Education institutions in Turkey or abroad, their credit and grade transfer requests are discussed and decided by the relevant board of directors. Compulsory English Preparation is not applied in this program.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meeting a minimum of 120 ECTS credits requirement, have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF grades and required to participate in a 30 days of internship programme.

Profile of the Programme

Today, technological and medical advances , in line with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of Radiology , Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Departments have gained immense importance . Medical Imaging Techniques Program educates future technicians , disease diagnosis and treatment used in the Radiology field ( Conventional and Digital Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Digital substraksiyonanjiograf , Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging) at the same time Nuclear Medicine ( SPECT , PET, PET -CT) and radiotherapy ( simulator , Linear Akselatörvb ) they receive education and training in line with the knowledge and communication skills , employ emerging technologies in the field to implement the technical equipment , the knowledge expression ability , eye and hand coordination comfortable can use a radiologist and other medical personnel and co-ordination can provide qualified technical staff is aimed to be .
     Students who graduate from this program, " Medical Imaging Techniques Program " Associate 's degree will be awarded . Graduates, university , government and private health institutions will be able to work .

Key Learning Outcomes

MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES PROGRAM

                                       LEVEL: Associate Degree, NQF: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Level

            Upon successful completion of the program, the student demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and competencies.

 

 

Classified

Sequential

TYYÇ LEVEL

PROGRAM LEARNING COMPETENCIES

 

PROGRAM LEARNING COMPETENCIES

 

LEVEL 5 (ASSOCIATE DEGREE) QUALIFICATIONS

INFORMATION

Theoretical, Factual

 

1) Knows the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the human body.

2) Lists the steps related to the use of medical imaging devices

3) Fully explains the methods used in medical imaging

4) Uses professional field terminology effectively

5) Have sufficient information about the safety of the imaging devices used in the field and identify the problems that arise, list them and produce appropriate solutions.

6) Knows how to act in accordance with the legal regulations related to the field.

 

 

1) Knows the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the human body.

2) Lists the steps related to the use of medical imaging devices.

3) Fully explains the methods used in medical imaging.

4) Uses professional field terminology effectively

5) Have sufficient information about the safety of the imaging devices used in the field and identify the problems that arise, list them and produce appropriate solutions.

6) Knows how to act in accordance with the legal regulations related to the field.

7) Have the knowledge and skills to prepare and use all devices and equipment used in medical imaging.

8) Creates a safe environment according to current guidelines on radiation safety.

9) Applies medical imaging examinations correctly and uses imaging devices.

10) In Angiography and Interventional Radiology units, team members have the responsibility of working.

11) Records and archives the examinations performed.

12) Gains the ability to do regular physical activity for a healthy life and increase in work efficiency.

13) ) In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations..

14) Has the ability to work individually and takes responsibility in working groups.

15) Gain competence in calibration, maintenance, and elimination of malfunctions of radiology devices.

16)  Gain the ability to perform dependent and independent tasks by using the basic knowledge of the medical imaging field.

17) Carries out activities for the professional development of the employees under his/her responsibility

18) Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired after graduation with a critical approach.

19) Identifies and meets learning needs

20) Directs his/her education to a profession at the same level or to a further education level.

21) Follows the developments in technology and science as required by the awareness of lifelong learning and has the consciousness of constantly renewing himself.

22) Physician gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework.

23) Uses basic information and communication technology specific to the field.

24) Using a foreign language at a basic level, they follow the information in the field and communicate with their colleagues..

25) Medical imaging conveys the solution suggestions related to the field-specific thoughts and problems to the team members in written and oral form.

26) Uses his/her mother tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession.

27) Creates citizenship awareness by learning Atatürk's principles and reforms.

28) Uses the devices and equipment in the medical imaging field in accordance with the rules and techniques, controls and maintains them, and ensures that they work in the most efficient way.

29) Prepares the patient before the radiology examination, applies the desired imaging methods correctly, and shares the results with the team members.

30) Acts in accordance with the quality management and processes related to the field and participates in these processes.

31) Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION

(Theoretical, Factual)

- To have basic theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing up-to-date information in the field, application tools and other resources based on the qualifications gained at secondary education level.

 

SKILLS

 

(Cognitive, Applied)

- Gaining the skills to use the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field at an advanced education level in the same field or in a field at the same level.

- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop solutions based on evidence by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.

 

COMPETENCIES

Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

- Being able to independently carry out a basic level study related to the field.

- To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.

- To be able to carry out activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.

 

Learning Competence

- To be able to critically evaluate the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and meet learning needs.

- To be able to direct one's education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level.

- Gaining awareness of lifelong learning.

 

 

Communication and Social Competence

- To be able to convey his thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills on the subjects related to his field.

- To be able to share thoughts and solutions to problems related to his field with experts and non-experts.

- To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.

- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at minimum European Computer License Basic Level required by the field.

 

 

Domain-Specific Competence

- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting and applying data related to the field and announcing the results.

- To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

 

 

SKILLS

Cognitive, Applied

 

 

1) Have the knowledge and skills to prepare and use all devices and equipment used in medical imaging.

2) It creates a safe environment according to the current guidelines on radiation safety.

3) Correctly performs medical imaging tests and uses imaging devices

4) In Angiography and Interventional Radiology units, team members have the responsibility of working.

5) Records and archives of the examinations performed

6) Gains the ability to do regular physical activity for a healthy life and increase in work efficiency.

7) ) In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations.

 

COMPETENCIES

 

Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

 

1) Has the ability to work individually and takes responsibility in working groups.

2) Gain competence in calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of radiology devices

3)  Gain the ability to perform dependent and independent tasks by using the basic knowledge of the medical imaging field.

4) Carries out activities for the professional development of the employees under his/her responsibility.

 

 

Learning Competency

 

1) Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired after graduation with a critical approach.

2) Identifies and meets learning needs.

3) Directs his/her education to a profession at the same level or to a further education level.

4) Follows the developments in technology and science as required by the awareness of lifelong learning and has the consciousness of constantly renewing himself.

Communication and Social Competence

 

1) Physician gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework.

2)Uses information and communication technology at the basic level specific to the field.

3) Using a foreign language at a basic level, they follow the information in the field and communicate with their colleagues..

4) Medical imaging conveys the solution suggestions related to the field-specific thoughts and problems to the team members in written and oral form.

5) Uses his/her mother tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession.

6) Creates citizenship awareness by learning Atatürk's principles and reforms.

 

Domain-Specific Competency

 

1) Uses the devices and equipment in the medical imaging field in accordance with the rules and techniques, controls and maintains them, and ensures that they work in the most efficient way.

2) Prepares the patient before the radiology examination, applies the desired imaging methods correctly, and shares the results with the team members.

3) Acts in accordance with the quality management and processes related to the field and participates in these processes.

4) Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety.

 

 

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Graduates of the program, public and private sector health institutions and organizations located within the "radiological examinations in that section," can work as a Medical Imaging Technician.

Access to Further Studies

Students entering the vertical pass exams set by the YÖK and universities offering four-year bachelor of education "Biology" and "Nursing Services" sections can be completed through the license.

Courses - Term, Credit and ECTS Credit
- 1 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
1
Compulsory
ING101
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS I
2
2
1
Compulsory
SHM101
MEDICAL PHYSICS
2
3
1
Compulsory
SHM103
FİZYOLOJİ
2
3
1
Compulsory
SHM105
ANATOMY
2
3
1
Compulsory
TAR105
ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION I
2
2
1
Compulsory
TUR101
TURKISH LANGUAGE I
2
2
1
Elective
SEC115
TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION
2
2
1
Elective
SEC107
BASIC HEALTH
2
2
1
Vocational
SHM107
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
2
2
1
Vocational
TGT101
CHEMİSTRY
2
3
1
Vocational
TGT105
MEDICAL IMAGING I
3
4
1
Vocational
TGT107
STRUCTURE OF IMAGING DEVICES
2
2
- 2 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
2
Compulsory
ING102
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS II
2
2
2
Compulsory
SHM108
LABORATUVARDA GÜVENLİK
2
1
2
Compulsory
STJ101
SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS
-
8
2
Compulsory
TAR106
ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION -II
2
2
2
Compulsory
TGT114
PHARMACOLOGY
2
2
2
Compulsory
TUR102
TURKISH LANGUAGE II
2
2
2
Elective
SEC106
DICTION AND BEAUTIFUL SPEECH
2
1
2
Elective
SEC108
FIRST AID
2
2
2
Vocational
TGT102
RADIATION SAFETY AND PROTECTION FROM RADIATION
2
1
2
Vocational
TGT104
RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY
2
2
2
Vocational
TGT106
MEDICAL IMAGING II
5
6
- 3 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
3
Compulsory
SHM201
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
1
1
3
Compulsory
SHM207
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
2
2
3
Elective
SEC201
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
2
2
3
Elective
SEC205
COMMUNICATION
2
2
3
Vocational
TGT201
RADIOTHERAPY
2
4
3
Vocational
TGT203
NUCLEAR MEDİCİNE
2
4
3
Vocational
TGT207
MEDICAL IMAGING III
7
15
- 4 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
4
Elective
SEC210
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNİQUES
2
2
4
Vocational
TGT202
MEDICAL IMAGING IV
14
28
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Student's success in Health Services Vocational School is determined by an evaluation of the mid-term notes along with the final exam grade. Mid-term notes, consists of the notes depending on the midterm exam and course assignments, practices, practical work . Last assessment, are determined by the course instructor with one of the following letter grades,taking into the consideration of  success level of all students taking the course

.

Success and note schedule

 

Note with the number  coefficient of success       note with the letter

90-100                           4,00                                 AA

80-89                             3,50                                 BA

70-79                             3,00                                 BB

65-69                             2,50                                 CB

60-64                             2,00                                 CC

55-59 1,50 DC

50-54 1,00 DD

0-49 0,00 FF

Graduation Requirements

Students to graduate must be passed all the courses in the program and there should be no , FF, FF1 and FF2 grade. Students in this program should  provide a minimum of 120 ECTS credits and a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. In addition, the summer internship of 240 hours to 30 business days need to be made​​.

Mode of Study

Full-time

Programme Director

Prof. Dr.Sadi GÜNDOĞDU

Prof.Dr. Kamil GÜLPINAR

Öğr.Gör.Kemal ÖZÖZLÜ

Courses – Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix

DERS

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

P7

P8

P9

P10

P11

P12

P13

P14

P15

TOPL.

TUR101

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

ING101

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

TAR105

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

SHM105

0

0

4

3

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

SHM103

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

TGT101

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

SHM101

0

0

1

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

TGT105

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

0

3

4

3

1

4

4

49

TGT103

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

3

0

7

SEC101

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

4

0

7

SEC107

0

0

4

3

0

0

4

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

14

TUR102

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

ING102

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

TAR106

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

SHM102

1

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

TGT106

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

0

3

4

3

1

4

4

49

TGT102

1

1

0

0

4

1

4

0

0

3

4

3

1

4

4

30

TGT104

4

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

10

TGT108

4

4

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

SEC108

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

1

0

0

0

6

SEC104

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

SHM201

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

4

8

SHM207

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

8

TGT207

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

0

3

4

3

1

4

4

49

TGT201

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

0

4

4

2

2

2

4

49

TGT203

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

0

4

4

2

2

2

2

47

SEC205

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

4

2

0

7

TGT202

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

0

4

4

2

2

2

4

49

NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix

Temel Alan

Program Yeterlilikleri

Ulusal Yeterlilik Çerçevesi

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Bilgi

1

x

x

 

x

 

x

 

x

x

 

x

x

 

1

Bilgi

2

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

 

x

x

 

x

 

 

3

x

x

 

x

 

x

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

 

4

x

x

x

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

 

 

5

x

 

x

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

x

 

 

Beceri

1

x

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

 

x

x

1

Beceri

2

x

x

 

x

 

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

x

2

3

 

x

x

 

 

x

x

 

x

x

 

x

x

 

 

Yetkinlik (Bağımsız çalışabilme ve sorumluluk alabilme yetkinliği)

1

x

x

x

x

 

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

1

Yetkinlik (Bağımsız çalışabilme ve sorumluluk alabilme yetkinliği)

2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Yetkinlik

(Öğrenme yetkinliği)

1

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

1

Yetkinlik

(Öğrenme yetkinliği)

2

x

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yetkinlik (İletişim ve sosyal yetkinlik)

1

x

 

x

x

 

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

1

Yetkinlik (İletişim ve sosyal yetkinlik)

2

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yetkinlik

(Alana özgü yetkinlik)

1

x

 

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

1

Yetkinlik

(Alana özgü yetkinlik)

  2

x

x

 

x

x

x

 

x

 

x

x

x

x

2