COURSE OBJECTIVES GENERAL OBJECTIVES The general objectives are for the students: 1.To acquire adequate knowledge and understanding of basic radiological principles,techniques and applications 2.To be able to recognize and interpretbasic,common and emergency radiological abnormalities. 3.To gain exposure as a stimulus for those who would later wish to specialize in the field of radiology and diagnostic imaging. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The Specific Objectives of the Radiology curriculum are: To understand how a basic radiological examination and film processing are carried out. To learn and understand in principle how various procedures in radiology are performed. To understand the reasons and indications for various radiological examinations and procedures performed. To understand the role of the doctor where radiological investigations or procedures are concerned. To understand the rationale in preparing patients for various radiological examinations such as IVU (intravenous urography),contrast studies, ultrasound,CT and MRI scan. To understand and be aware of complications that may arise from the various procedures in radiology. To know about contrast agents and other drugs fequently used in radiology. To realize and be familiar with the advantages and limitations of radiology in the diagnosis and management of patients. 4 4 4 COURSE OBJECTIVES GENERAL OBJECTIVES The general objectives are for the students: 1. To acquire adequate knowledge and understanding of basic radiological principles, techniques and applications. 2. To be able to recognize and interpret basic, common and emergency radiological abnormalities. 3. To gain exposure as a stimulus for those who would later wish to specialize in the field of radiology and diagnostic imaging. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The Specific Objectives of the Radiology curriculum are: ⚫ To understand how a basic radiological examination and film processing are carried out. ⚫ To learn and understand in principle how various procedures in radiology are performed. ⚫ To understand the reasons and indications for various radiological examinations and procedures performed. ⚫ To understand the role of the doctor where radiological investigations or procedures are concerned. ⚫ To understand the rationale in preparing patients for various radiological examinations such as IVU (intravenous urography), contrast studies, ultrasound, CT and MRI scan. ⚫ To understand and be aware of complications that may arise from the various procedures in radiology. ⚫ To know about contrast agents and other drugs fequently used in radiology. ⚫ To realize and be familiar with the advantages and limitations of radiology in the diagnosis and management of patients