Apr 20,2023

EDUCATION PROGRAM

 (Issued under Decision No:        /QĐ-ĐHNCT    2018 

of the Rector of Nam Can Tho University)

Name of program: Medical Imaging Technology

Level of education: Full-time University

Major of education: Medical Imaging Technology

Code: 7720602

1. Educational objectives

1.1 General objective

To train bachelor of medical technology with medical ethics, knowledge, and specialized professional skills. Applying advanced techniques to detect diseases before causing damage based on measured signals, acquired images such as EEG, EKG, electromyography, and electromyography using a variety of methods including Modeling and simulation to support functional examination, solve interventional problems in anatomy, have the ability to research and improve self-study, meet the needs of protection, care and improve human health.

1.2 Detail objective

1.2.1. About knowledge

- Having sufficient knowledge of basic science, basic medicine, technical principles of technology, and specialized knowledge of the discipline to independently and creatively solve problems in the field of medical engineering;

- Understanding the principles, rules, and procedures of operation, preservation, and maintenance of some types of equipment in the medical engineering industry;

- Performing techniques at different levels in the field of medical imaging: X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance; ultrasound; scintigraphy, radiotherapy, and assisting specialized doctors in performing interventional imaging techniques to ensure accuracy and radiation safety to serve the requirements of diagnosis and treatment for patients.

- Having knowledge of scientific methodology in technical practice, study, and scientific research;

- Understanding of laws and policies on the protection, care, and improvement of people's health.

1.2.2 About skill

1.2.2.1 Professional skill

- Proficiently perform conventional imaging techniques and X-ray techniques using contrast, and tomography techniques on computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging machines.

- Analyze the technical quality of the photographic film and abnormal expressions on film. Coordinate with doctors to perform vascular X-ray techniques and interventional imaging techniques (endoscopic).

- Presenting and receiving new technologies in the field of medical imaging techniques.

- Implement basic techniques in nuclear medicine.

- Master the technical parameters of equipment and proficiently perform maintenance and repair activities for medical equipment. Advise leadership in equipping new csvc.

- Participating in the organization and management of a diagnostic imaging department; public health communication and education activities; Scientific research and access to information from many different sources and forms.

- Participate in training and self-training to improve professional qualifications.

1.2.2.2 Soft skill

- Self-control skills

+ Organize work plan scientifically and reasonably

+ Quickly adapt to changing living and working environments.

+ Learning and self-study, lifelong self-study.

+ Analyze the qualities of colleagues to exchange and learn.

- Teamwork skill

+ Build and manage effective working groups.

+ Connect groups.

- Management and leadership skills

+ Organize and assign work in the unit.

+ Evaluate individual and collective activities.

+ Connect with key partners.

- Communication

+ Organize ideas and communication content.

+ Able to communicate in writing, via email/media

+ Excellent presentation skills.

+ Having interpersonal communication skills: consulting, health education for patients, exchanging and sharing with colleagues...

1.2.3 About attitude

- Devoted to protecting, taking care and improving people's health, and serving patients.

- Respect and sincerely cooperate with colleagues.

- Be honest, objective, and serious in professional work, and have the spirit of scientific research and study to improve.

1.2.4 Job opportunities after graduation

After graduating, bachelors of Medical Imaging Technology can work in hospitals, medical facilities, medical and pharmaceutical training institutions, diagnostic, and rehabilitation centers.

Postgraduate education in Medical Imaging Technology.

1.2.5 Foreign languages, Informatic Technology

- Using foreign languages: English B1 equivalent to TOEIC 400.

- Informatics and information technology: proficiently use common software and statistical software (STATA, EPI-INFO, SPSS...).

2. Graduation standards

2.1 Knowledge

- Having sufficient knowledge of basic science, basic medicine, engineering-technology principles, and specialized knowledge of the discipline to independently and creatively solve problems in the field of Medical Engineering;

- Understanding the principles, rules, operating procedures, preservation, and maintenance of some types of equipment in the field of Medical Engineering.

- Having knowledge of scientific methodology in engineering practice, study, and scientific research.

- Understanding of laws and policies on the protection, care, and improvement of people's health.

2.2 Skill

- Can perform conventional techniques and X-ray techniques using contrast.

- Analyze the technical quality of the photographic film and abnormal expressions on film.

- Implement tomography techniques on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging machines.

- Coordinate with doctors to perform vascular X-ray techniques and interventional imaging techniques.

- Implement basic techniques in nuclear medicine.

- Participating in the organization and management of a diagnostic imaging department according to regulations.

- Participate in public health communication and education.

- Participate in scientific research and access information from many different sources and forms.

- Participate in training and self-training to improve professional qualifications.

2.3 Autonomy and responsibility

- Devoted to protecting, taking care and improving people's health, serving patients

- Respect and sincerely cooperate with colleagues; Honesty, objectivity, and seriousness in professional work.

- Respect the law, properly, and fully fulfill obligations and professional requirements.

- Be honest, objective, and have the spirit of scientific research and study to improve qualifications.

3. Knowledge of the whole course

125 credits (CD), not including the content of Physical Education and Defense Education

4. Enrollment candidate

High school graduate or equivalent, nationwide enrollment

5. Educational process, graduation conditions

Apply "Regulations on formal university and college training according to the credit system" issued under Decision No. /QĐĐHNCT of Nam Can Tho University.

6. Evaluation Methods

Theory course: includes 03 grades based on the 10th system, including the Diligence scale for 20%, the regular scale for 30%, and the final scale for 50%. The form of examination as prescribed for each subject is clearly stated in the detailed course outline.

7. PROGRAM CONTENT

7.1. General knowledge                                  

* Excluding content of physical education and defense and security education

Professional education knowledge          
Basic knowledge of health sciences

Basic medical knowledge

Medical Imagings knowledge

Graduation Internship and Graduation Thesis (Or Alternative Course)

8. TEACHING PLAN

1^st semester

2^nd semester

3rd semester

4^th semester

5^th semester

6^th semester

7^th semester

8^th semester

9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM

- Program:

+ The full-time medical imaging technology training program includes 136 credits (excluding the content of Physical Education and Defense and Security Education), of which 27 credits are general education, 99 credits of professional education, and 10 credits for Internship, thesis, or alternative subject.

+ Compulsory program content: Nam Can Tho University directs the Faculty of Medicine to organize and teach the prescribed amount of knowledge. The courses in the field of applied science of engineering and technology are taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

On the basis of the approved credits, the Faculty of Medicine has compiled a detailed program of subjects and submitted it to the school-level scientific council and the President of Nam Can Tho University for promulgation for implementation.

- Clinical practice in the community:

+ Practice: Organize laboratories and practice on the basis of the Medical Imaging Technology Department according to the standards of the Ministry of Health (medical construction equipment): X-ray equipment room combined with the system film printing system; Technical room endoscopic equipment with sputum suction machine and CO2 pump system; Room for ultrasonic equipment and instruments; Laboratory of biochemical and blood gas testing equipment; Using physics and chemistry laboratories; biology; physiological anatomy. The block diagrams describe the functions of the computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging equipment with the procedure for maintaining, maintaining, and operating the equipment.

+ Internship: Starting from the 5th semester (3rd academic year) after students have studied the basic subjects and related majors. Medical centers and hospitals equipped with medical imaging equipment are practical places of practice. The school has signed cooperation contracts with all district general hospitals in Can Tho city; specialized hospitals, hospitals in military health care; medical diagnosis centers, and clinics with function and equipment for diagnosis and treatment.

- Teaching/learning methods

Appreciate the students' self-study: The lecturer guides the self-study method according to the characteristics of the subject.

Enhance audio-visual modalities, and active teaching/learning methods. Ensure textbooks and references for students. Enhance the effectiveness of practical sessions in the laboratory, practice at medical and pharmaceutical facilities, and practice in the community by assigning lecturers to combine with part-time lecturers at the facility to monitor and supervise activities. of students, organize the final examination of each experimental technique, each professional operation procedure at the institution, and each unit of study. Require learners to fully comply with occupational safety and radiation safety procedures and the order of professional performance.

- Test, exam, and graduation

Applying the "Regulation on formal university and college training under the Credit system" issued under the Decision of the Nam Can Tho University