FH-Prof. Mag. Gerold Unterhumer
Head of Bachelor's Degree Program Radiological Technology
+43 1 606 68 77-4801
gerold.unterhumer@fh-campuswien.ac.at
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Radiographers make images of the human body with the help of large medical technology equipment. To do so they use imaging technology that implements ionizing or non-ionizing radiation. The methods range from skeletal radiology to magnetic resonance imaging. In this way they support the early diagnosis and treatment of several serious diseases. Diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine are therefore the focus of the degree program in which radiation protection is a key issue.
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) incl. professional qualifications
tuition fee per semester
€ 363,362
+ ÖH premium + contribution3
Application winter semester 2023/24
13th February to 28th April 2023
1301
1 of which 65 study places each in the winter and summer semester
2 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester
3 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)
You are interested in both medicine and technology and are therefore looking for an intersection that combines both. You have already acquired a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. You approach problems logically and analytically, display manual dexterity when operating equipment and have a strong sense of responsibly. Your good spatial imagination helps you to analyze images. Despite all the physical and technical aspects, you never lose sight of the person, who you show great empathy. Strong social skills are also necessary for work in interdisciplinary teams. Your curiosity makes you open to science and research in order to also keep up with the rapid advances in medical technology in the future.
Thanks to the state-of-the-art infrastructure, you will gain valuable practical experience during your classes.
A practical learning phase abroad offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain new impressions.
Numerous disciplines at one location: participate in research projects and learn from others.
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In the degree program you will learn how radiological technological methods work and what their specific advantages and disadvantages are. You are qualified to plan and perform analysis procedures with large medical equipment and to ensure quality assurance. Some methods only verify tissue changes, however nuclear medicine already identifies initial changes in metabolism. When performing radiological examinations, identifying cancer early, thanks to mammography for example, or radiating cancer, you will be working with ionizing particle or electromagnetic radiation. With the help of computer tomography (CT), sectional images of body parts are computer generated based on multiple X-rays. Electromagnetic waves, such as those used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are not ionizing.
It provides detailed sectional images of tissues and organs on the basis of strong magnetic fields. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce images. A positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear medicine procedure that utilizes low-level radioactive substances to produce images of biochemical and physiological functions in the body. With the help of all the techniques you learn about in detail in the degree program, you will contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment of several serious diseases.
Radiological diagnostics, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine are the main focus of the degree program. Personal development, knowledge of health law, health economics and project management complete your education.
The new sonography simulator helps students of radiology technology to train ultrasound examinations.
The simulation system is based on virtual and real clinical ultrasound data with pathological findings of more than 500 patients.
Lector: Irene Kain, MSc, Mag. Wolfgang Kostenwein, Mag. Christina Lechner
Basic rules of communication and interaction, selected communication theory; body language; conversation techniques; principles of conversation; feedback rules; rhetoric, discussion rules; intercultural communication; dealing with illness - patient*internal care; basics of conflict management, dealing with own/foreign emotions; emotional intelligence, methods of self-reflection, basics of group dynamics, de-escalation, role models in health professions; role expectations; self-image
Continuous assessment
Activating form (group work, role plays)
German
Lector: Mag. Dr. Natascha Miljkovic
What is science? Criteria for scientific work; phases of the research process; ethics committee; good scientific practice (OEAWI GWP guidelines); research; types of texts in studies (especially internship report, laboratory report, paper, seminar paper); scientific language, avoidance of plagiarism
Final exam
Activating method (group work, guided exercises)
German
Lector: Dr.med.univ. Ulrike Heber, Dr. med. univ. Lukas Reissig, PhD, Dr. med. univ. Karoline Schwendt
Basic terms, directional and positional designations, general definitions, structure, morphology and function of cells and tissue, structure, organs, topography, blood supply of the following systems: skeletal system including muscles, ligaments and joints; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; digestive system; urogenital system; endocrine system; nervous system; sensory organs; blood and haematopoietic system; lymphatic system; embryonic and foetal development
Final exam
final exam with partial performances in writing (online supported exam)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Dr.med.univ. Ulrike Heber, Dr. med. univ. Lukas Reissig, PhD
Basic terms, directional and positional designations, general definitions, structure, morphology and function of cells and tissues, function of organs, blood supply of the following systems: skeletal system including muscles, ligaments and joints; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; digestive system; urogenital system; endocrine system; nervous system; sensory organs; blood and haematopoietic system; lymphatic system; embryonic and foetal development
Final exam
final exam: written (online supported exam)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Dr.med.univ. Ulrike Heber, Dr. med. univ. Maja Nackenhorst
Definitions, etiology, pathogenesis; pathologies and their clinical appearance of: Skeletal system incl. muscles, ligaments, joints, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urogenital system (incl. reproductive organs); endocrine system; nervous system; hospital hygiene, environmental hygiene, disinfection/sterilization, basic terms and tasks of infection hygiene
Final exam
Lecture
German
Lector: Mag.pharm. Dr. Gunar Stemer, aHPh
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, effect and side effects, dosage, application, shelf life, storage and disposal of professionally relevant drug groups: Analgesics, hypnotics, narcotics, cardiovascular drugs, anticoagulants, drugs affecting the endocrine system Contrast agents: areas of application and classification, contrast agent side effects and measures, significance of flow, quantity, concentration of the contrast agents applied, indications, contraindications
Final exam
final exam (written, online supported exam)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Wilhelm Gloss, MSc
The basic technical and physical principles of single layer, dual layer, multi layer and photon counting technologies Different types of radiographic detectors Technical characteristics and value ranges of digital detectors Radiographic characteristics of detector materials
Final exam
LV final exam: written (online supported exam)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: A.o. Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Peter Homolka
Fundamentals of atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, properties and origin of radiation, interaction processes of ionizing radiation with matter (including attenuation and scattering), dose, terms, definitions, units, radiation detection (dosimetry), application of radiation in diagnostics and therapy
Final exam
LV final exam: written (online supported exam)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Sabine Gabriele Gracic, Christoph Kamp, BSc MSc, Barbara Karlhuber, Xenia Oekonomidis, MSc, Sandra Pichler, MSc
Technical terminology, definitions of terms, projections and spatial directions, geometric laws of X-ray image generation.
Patient information on the procedure and execution of examinations.
Positioning aids, radiation protection agents and their application.
Procedure and execution (preparation, positioning of the patient, positioning of the central beam) of standard radiological examinations including contrast agent applications, taking into account indication and contraindication as well as patient condition.
Analysis of the images on the basis of examples, evaluation with regard to qualitative guidelines and anatomy, recognition of positioning and imaging technique errors as well as their correction.
Professional treatment of sick or injured patients.
Application of personal and patient related hygiene measures.
Safe and ergonomic working with regard to self-protection and the protection of others.
Correct application of structural, technical, patient and personnel-related radiation protection measures.
Assistance in emergency measures such as blood pressure measurements and the preparation of medication and infusions in the event of contrast agent incidents or circulatory breakdowns.
Preparation and follow-up of X-ray contrast agent examinations.
Continuous assessment
Final Exam (written final examination, partial performance examinations)
VO (Lecture, Demonstrations);
UE Activating Form (guided exercises, group work, role play, case studies/case analyses)
German
Lector: Sabine Gabriele Gracic, Christoph Kamp, BSc MSc
Principle of X-ray beam generation.
Components of an X-ray system, their functional principle and professional technical operation.
Principle of the function of grids, digital storage media (storage plates and solid-state detectors).
Exposure parameters, in particular energy and dose of X-rays, reduction of scattered radiation, and their effects on radiological imaging.
Continuous assessment
LV final examination (written or oral final examination, partial performance tests)
lecture, demonstration
Activating Form (guided exercises, group work, role play, case studies/case analyses)
German
Lector: Josef Fuchs
Legal provisions (legal basis - MedStrSchV, BGBl II No. 409/2004 - Annex 1 and 2), standards and standard structure, acceptance test, constancy test and practical implementation (exercises in groups) on equipment and devices.
Generation of "faulty" X-ray images for defect detection and defect classification.
Recognition of faulty parameters in the recording and findings situation.
Continuous assessment
Immanent examination and LV final examination (oral/practical)
Activating form (practical exercises with guided exercises, group work, explorative learning, case studies/case analyses
German
Lector: Mag. Dr. Natascha Miljkovic, FH-Prof. Mag. Gerold Unterhumer
Types of scientific literature and clinical studies; assessment of clinical studies (especially QUADAS guideline); formulation of research questions (especially PICOT format) and hypotheses; research methods at a glance; EBM and EBR; Journal Club; reading techniques
Final exam
Activating method (group work, presentations, guided exercises)
German
Lector: Dr. Nora Inhoff, Dr. Robert Steinbach
Case discussions and case demonstration from a medical perspective based on selected routine examinations
Final exam
Part 3 of Module examination (Moodle)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Christopher Deutsch, BSc MA, Klemens Messner, BSc MSc, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Gabriele Schwarzmüller-Erber, MBA
Physical-technical basics, functional principle, technical components, radiation protection CT, image calculation, image representation, image quality and optimisation possibilities, artefacts, quality assurance
Final exam
Final exam
Module exam
Presentational form (lecture, demonstration)
German
Lector: Sylvia Unterhumer, MSc
Image processing and image analysis, 2D, 3D
Final exam
Module exam
Integrative form (guided exercises, case studies)
German
Lector: Christopher Deutsch, BSc MA, Klemens Messner, BSc MSc, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Gabriele Schwarzmüller-Erber, MBA
Important indications and contraindications, preparation, performance, evaluation and documentation, aftercare, standard protocols for computer tomographic examinations and interventions of selected organ areas, selected special procedures and areas of application, according to the current state of the art and international standards;
Final exam
Final exam
Module exam
VO (lecture), UE Activating Form (group work, guided exercises)
German
Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Georg Dobrozemsky, MSc
Process of image formation; effects of X-rays in radiological imaging; technology of radiological imaging systems for Exposure; image quality and image quality criteria, resolution, contrast; causes of reduced image quality; minimization of radiation exposure and scattered radiation and blur
Final exam
Lecture final test
Written exam
Presenting (lecture) and activating form (guided exercises)
German
Lector: FH-Prof. DI (FH) Godoberto Guevara Rojas, PhD
Terms and technical concepts, (image formats, image compression); greyscale histogram, greyscale profile; linear and non-linear greyscale corrections; types of filters; arithmetic image operations, morphological operations; frequency space; segmentation of images
Final exam
Lecture final test
Oral exam
Presenting (lecture, demonstration) and activating form (guided exercises)
German
Lector: Dr. Lothar Ponhold, Dr. Christian Widmann
Body slices of the following organ systems and comparison with various imaging techniques: skeletal system including muscles, ligaments, joints; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; digestive system; urogenital system (including genital organs); endocrine system; nervous system; sensory organs; blood and blood-forming system; lymphatic system.
Clinical pictures in various modalities (X-ray, CT, MRT, sonography, nuclear medicine (especially SPECT and PET), by means of case presentations (educational film collection) with regard to morphology (especially differentiation, distribution and dissemination patterns, infiltration) and functional presentation.
Final exam
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Preparation, performance of the examinations Evaluation of the results with regard to qualitative guidelines in conventional radiology
Final exam
Written documentation (protocol)
placement: patient-oriented, practical implementation of theoretical teaching content
German
Lector: Sabine Gabriele Gracic, Christoph Kamp, BSc MSc
Reflection and exchange of experience within the scope of the professional internship through written and oral exchange Presentation, discussion and development of a relevant situation from the internship Possibility to eliminate ambiguities regarding adjustment techniques, recording techniques, radiation protection, dealing with stressful situations, cooperation in a team, appropriate interaction with patients, as well as with vocational colleges and other professional groups while observing ethical principles and taking into account different cultural orientations
Continuous assessment
LV-immanent examination character: oral or written (presentation/ discussion of a case study)
Activating form (impulse presentation, guided exercises)
German
Lector: Christina Bitai, RT Gabriele Frey, Sabine Gabriele Gracic, Dr. Herbert Huscsava, Sandra Pichler, MSc, RT Elfriede Sturm, Marziyeh Tavakoli-Nouwin, BSc.
The student is familiar with the particularities of radiological imaging in orthopaedics, paediatrics, geriatrics, traumatology and intensive care medicine.
The student knows alternative positioning and adjustment techniques for patients in various individual conditions (polytrauma, anaesthesia, intensive care...).
The student knows the standards in breast diagnostics, the positioning technique in mammography, the procedure and requirements for breast screening, methods of interventional breast diagnostics, quality assurance measures in breast diagnostics.
Final exam
written and practical partial final exams
Presenting (lecture, demonstration) and training class: practical exercises (guided exercises, group work, role play, case studies/analyses)
German
Lector: Dr. Michael Figl, A.o. Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Peter Homolka, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Elisabeth Salomon
Radiation sources; dosimetry and dose variables relevant to radiation protection and specific applications; guide values, limit values; radiation protection basics and basic principles; measuring devices; control of personal dose;
Laws, ordinances, standards and guidelines in radiation protection;
Exercises in small groups: Handling of devices for the determination of personal and local dose, calculation of internal patient doses, use of test sources;
Module exam
VO (lecture), UE Activating Method (practical exercises)
German
Lector: A.o. Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Peter Homolka, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Elisabeth Salomon
Radiation protection-relevant aspects of X-ray equipment for diagnostics; enclosed radioactive substances in diagnostics; radiation exposure of personnel and other persons, in particular patients, during the various examination procedures; determination of radiation exposure of personnel and patients; protective measures during diagnostic applications; protection of patients Quality assurance measures; exercises in small groups: protective measures during operation of X-ray equipment in X-ray diagnostics and interventional radiology; determination of dose in X-ray diagnostics; correct application of dose concepts; reference values
Module exam
VO (lecture), UE Activating Method (practical exercises)
German
Lector: Dr. Petra Feurstein
Radiobiological chain of effects, influence of ionizing radiation on cells, radiation sensitivity, cell cycle, repair mechanism, dose-response relationships, linear-square model, LET and RBE, hadrons, acute and late effects after radiation exposure
Module exam
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Mag. Gerald Röhrling
Clinical research; empirical research methods and their applications; empiricism in health sciences: Hypothesis testing methods; Hypothesis generating methods; Concept/disposition creation; Ethics proposal
Continuous assessment
Immanent (UE) and LV final examination
Presenting and activating form VO (lecture), UE (guided exercises)
German
Lector: Dr. med. Adnan Duhovic, Dr. med. univ. Maria Theresa Schmook
Clinical case discussions and case demonstrations from a medical point of view based on selected routine and special examinations
Module exam
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Georg Mach, BSc, Uros Miljkovic, BSc
Technical terms; physical basics of image formation and technical image processing; technical components (design, coil technology, additive technical accessories, ...), image data, image processing and post processing; sequences; hazard and safety aspects, quality assurance
Module exam
Lecture
German
Lector: Georg Mach, BSc
Image analysis and image evaluation based on selected image examples in groups; postprocessing procedures (MPR, MIP, ROI, evaluations, etc.), parameter changes and their effects on image quality, image analysis (contrasts, parameters, artefacts, case studies, ...)
Module exam
Activating form (guided exercises, case studies)
German
Lector: Georg Mach, BSc
Indications and contraindications; safety aspects; patient-centered care; planning of examination protocols, execution, evaluation, post-processing and documentation according to the current state of the art and science; indication-related sequence and parameter selection and their optimization possibilities; contrast agent application; hygiene; quality assurance; classification of anatomical and pathological structures on the sectional image; clinical image examples
Module exam
VO (Lecture, Demonstration) Activating form: (guided exercises, group work)
German
Lector: Reza Agha Mohammadi Sareshgi, MSc, Claas Duit, BSc, Ing. Andreas Krcal
Nuclear medical terminology; area of responsibility of radiological technologists in nuclear medicine; the organisation, structure and organisation of a nuclear medical institute; nuclear physics basics Properties of radiopharmaceuticals; production of radionuclides and biotracers; chemical basics of labelling and preparation; simple laboratory techniques; handling of open radioactive substances (rules of conduct, protection and decontamination measures) incl. Storage and disposal Radiopharmaceutical quality control; approval procedure Exercises on simple laboratory techniques, labelling and preparation of radionuclides in groups
Continuous assessment
Immanent and LV final exam: Written (online supported exam)
Presenting VO (lecture) and activating form (guided exercises)
German
Lector: Reza Agha Mohammadi Sareshgi, MSc, Dipl.-Ing. Mag. Philipp John, MAS, Dr. Josef Preitfellner
Facilities for handling open radioactive materials; radiation exposure of physicians and other persons, in particular patients, during the various examination or treatment procedures; determination of radiation exposure; protective measures when working with open radioactive materials; contamination and decontamination measures; collection, temporary storage and disposal of radioactive waste; radiation accidents caused by external contamination or incorporation; first aid; whole-body measurements and excretion analyses; protection of patients; quality assurance measures; exercises in small groups of at least 4 hours: Protective measures when handling open radioactive materials, detection of contamination, decontamination, quality control, calculation of attenuation coefficients of different shielding materials, determination of the energy spectrum of unknown radionuclides, checking of radiation measuring devices for functionality and suitable areas of application
Final exam
Written exam (online supported exam)
VO (lecture) , UE Activating Method (guided exercises)
German
Preparation and execution of examinations, evaluation and analysis of the results with regard to qualitative guidelines in computed tomography
Continuous assessment
Written documentation (protocol)
placement: patient-oriented, practical implementation of theoretical teaching content
German
Preparation and performance of examinations, evaluation and analysis of the results with regard to qualitative guidelines in magnetic resonance imaging
Continuous assessment
Written documentation (training protocol)
placement: patient-oriented, practical implementation of theoretical teaching content
German
Lector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Gabriele Schwarzmüller-Erber, MBA
Reflection on the practical work involved in implementing theoretical teaching/learning content, dealing with stressful situations, informative conversations, feedback, cooperation in teams, appropriate interaction with patients as well as colleagues and other professional groups, taking into account ethical principles and different cultural orientations, presentation and discussion of a case study from internship.
Continuous assessment
immanent examination character: oral or written (presentation/ discussion of a case study)
activating (impulse presentation, guided exercises)
German
Lector: Georg Mach, BSc
Reflection on the practical work involved in implementing theoretical teaching/learning content, dealing with stressful situations, informative conversations, appropriate interaction with patients, as well as with vocational colleagues and other professional groups while observing ethical principles and taking into account different cultural orientations, feedback, cooperation in teams, presentation and discussion of a case study from internship.
Continuous assessment
immanent examination character: oral or written (presentation/ discussion of a case study)
Activating form (impulse presentation, guided exercises)
German
Lector: Nikolaus Metz, MSc
- Radiotherapeutically relevant dose terms and units
- Spatial radiation dose distributions
- Physical and technical basics of tele- and brachytherapy equipment, as well as ion- and proton therapy, and auxiliary equipment
- Software architecture of radiation treatment planning systems
- Physical-technical sources of error in the treatment process of therapeutic radiation units and all ancillary facilities including quality assurance.
Final exam
Final exam
Presenting teaching/learning method (lecture)
German
Lector: Dr. Dominik Frey
- General oncology, tumour epidemiology, cancer prevention, screening, early detection.
- Pathology of malignant tumours and other neoplasms, the clinical appearance of neoplastic diseases, the diagnostic procedures as well as the classification, stage classification and prognostic factors of malignant diseases.
- Principles of cancer treatment taking into account surgical treatment, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy and other forms of treatment.
- Treatment goal and choice of therapy modality (modalities) and accompanying treatment measures, taking into account quality of life and terminal care and aftercare of patients.
- Optimal radiotherapy in relation to the type of disease and localisation.
Final exam
Final written exam
Presentational form (Lecture)
German
Lector: Dr. Franz Karnel, Melanie Pressler, BSc MSc, Mag.a Maria Starkbaum, Dr. med univ. Wei-Te Wang
Analysis of the images and technical evaluation with regard to the qualitative guidelines as well as application of post-processing possibilities and image evaluation in 2D and 3D; vascular anatomy, pathology.
Cardiovascular diseases including associated pathologies, basics of cardiopulmonary functional diagnostics, clinical manifestations, case demonstrations from a medical point of view, indications and contraindications of interventional radiology and cardiology.
Final exam
final exam: written (online, supported exam)
VO (lecture), Activating (guided exercises, group work)
German
Lector: Melanie Pressler, BSc MSc, Mag.a Maria Starkbaum
Basic knowledge of hygiene, angiographic materials and interventions; design, function and handling of special materials such as puncture and sluice systems, vascular catheters, guiding catheters, dilatation catheters, stents, coils and much more - according to the current state of knowledge in the field.
Sterile work and sterile assistance in invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures, including skin preparation for procedures, handling of instruments and materials.
Final exam
Final examination (practical)
activating form (group work, role play, guided exercises, blended learning)
German
Lector: Melanie Pressler, BSc MSc, Mag.a Maria Starkbaum
Typical anatomical, physiological and pathological criteria in the cardiovascular field, patient information and care, preparation, positioning, contrast agent application, performance, complications, documentation, aftercare, interdisciplinarity in cardiological angiographies and interventions, significance of evaluation and documentation of electrophysiological and hemodynamic parameters, radiation protection applied.
Final exam
final examination, Written examination (online supported test)
Presenting form (lecture, demonstration video)
German
Lector: Mag. Gerald Röhrling
Applied research methods in radiology technology, especially
-Biostatistical basics: Feature classification, location measures, dispersion measures, shape measures, graphical representations, description of a relationship;
-Basics of probability theory;
-Performance of a test,
-Data evaluation and statistical analysis by means of software (e.g. SPSS)
Continuous assessment
Activating form (guided exercises with evaluation software)
German
Lector: Christian Schneckenleitner, MSc MSc
networks; patient data and image transfer; transfer protocols, compression and encryption techniques, radiological-technological
Workflow and reporting process, applied data protection, possibilities, challenges and limitations of teleradiological applications (including process optimization); teleradiological workflow based on selected case studies in clinical routine
Module exam
Activating form (teamwork, guided exercises)
German
Lector: Christian Schneckenleitner, MSc MSc
Terms and definitions; legal guidelines and organisational measures of organisational and information systems in medicine (especially HIS, RIS, NIS) and its structure, setup and requirements; archiving (PACS);
Technical standards: NEMA, DICOM (in particular DICOM header and DICOM conformance statement), IHE structure of PACS, image categorization ; Structure and design of databases, electronic image distribution, data protection and data security
Module exam
VO Lecture
German
Lector: Reza Agha Mohammadi Sareshgi, MSc, Godswill Agu, MSc, Dr. med. univ. Thomas Nakuz
Indications and contraindications; presentation and discussion of selected case studies from clinical practice;t examinations and treatments in comparison to alternative imaging and functional methods; diagnoses in nuclear medicine; plausibility check of acquired examination data (incl. pitfalls); evaluation options for image data sets.
Continuous assessment
Activating form (guided exercises, case studies)
German
Lector: Reza Agha Mohammadi Sareshgi, MSc, Dipl.-Ing. Mag. Philipp John, MAS
Design, function and properties of the measuring equipment; quality control of the measuring equipment; image data management in nuclear medicine.
General principles of nuclear physics for radiology technologists in nuclear medicine.
Final exam
LV final exam in writing
Activating form ILV, VO (lecture), UE (guided exercises)
German
Lector: Reza Agha Mohammadi Sareshgi, MSc, Markus Raidl, MSc, Benedikt Schmiedinger, Andreas Tuma, MSc
Nuclear medical terminologies; indications, physiology and pathophysiology; patient care; examination parameters and results; guidelines and standards (especially of the ÖGN and DGN, EANM and IAEA); image examples from clinical routine from a radiology technology perspective
Final exam
LV final examination (written)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Lector: Brigitte Stanek, MBA
- Description and terminology in brachytherapy
- Instrumentation and basics of instrument technology
- Physical characteristics of radionuclides for brachytherapy
- Requirements, characteristics and possibilities of an individual patient positioning.
- Acquisition, processing and analysis of image data relevant for brachytherapy treatment planning
- Preparation with corresponding evaluation, as well as optimization and documentation of brachytherapy treatment plans according to international standards
- Irradiation preparation in the bunker (treatment room) and the control room
Continuous assessment
Course-immanent exam character (written, online supported exam)
VO (lecture), UE (guided exercises)
German
Lector: Alexander Lehde, MAS, Alexander Raith, BSc MSc
- Establishment of a radiation therapy facility and the tasks of the radiographers.
- Sequences of various processes for the implementation of teletherapy treatments, as well as documentation
- Use of suitable positioning and fixation aids
- Operation of irradiation and image-guided verification equipment
Psychosocial aspects and information sessions
Continuous assessment
Course-immanent exam character
Activating teaching/learning methods; (keynote lecture, guided exercises using 3D simulation, group work)
German
Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Petra Schmid, MSc
- X-ray equipment for therapy;
- Other radiation equipment for therapy;
- Enclosed radioactive substances;
- Calibration of radiation sources;
- Radiation exposure of doctors and other persons, especially patients, during the various treatment procedures;
- Determination of radiation exposure;
- Protection of patients during therapy procedures;
- Quality assurance measures;
Exercises in small groups of at least 4 hours:
Protective measures during operation of X-ray equipment and other radiation equipment for therapy as well as during handling of enclosed radioactive substances, testing of enclosed radioactive substances for leaks, quality control, risk and error assessment in treatment procedures
Final exam
Final written exam
VO (lecture) Activating Methods (guided exercises)
German
Lector: Alexander Raith, BSc MSc, Dipl.-Ing. Petra Schmid, MSc
- Requirements, characteristics and possibilities of an individual patient positioning.
- Creation and further processing of image data relevant for irradiation planning.
- Radioonocological definitions and examples of Organs at Risks and Planning Target Volumes as well as possibilities to contour them.
- Use of various irradiation techniques, irradiation parameters and types of radiation to create an individual irradiation plan according to international standards.
Optimization and analysis of irradiation plans with regard to dose distribution in teletherapeutic treatments.
Continuous assessment
Course-immanent exam character (written, online supported exam)
VO (lecture), UE (guided exercises)
German
Lector: Barbara Kraus, MSc, Dr. Sabine Simon, Dr. Robert Steinbach, Daniel Trimmel, BSc MSc
training in small groups under the guidance of the lecturer
- selected studies/interventions of defined organ areas
- Standard documentation Abdomen according to ÖGUM
- FAST protocol,
- Doppler and duplex sonography
- Standard documentation Echocardiography
Musculoskeletal Sonography
Module exam
activating: *) method of guided exercises, problem-based learning, guided self-study, group work
*) Blended Learning: Interlocking presence and online learning
German
Lector: Ass. Prof. Dr. techn. Christian Kollmann, Barbara Kraus, MSc, Daniel Trimmel, BSc MSc
Physical Basics of Sonography, Technical Components, CEUS Basics and Application Fields
Module exam
Presenting (lecture, demonstration, video), activating (blended learning: interlocking of presence and online learning)
German
Lector: Christopher Deutsch, BSc MA, Ass. Prof. Dr. techn. Christian Kollmann, Barbara Kraus, MSc, Daniel Trimmel, BSc MSc
- CEUS Use of Contrast Media in Sonography - Basics and Fields of Application
- Indications/Standard sections/Image analysis
- Casuistry according to current standards/current state of the art
- training in small groups under the guidance of the lecturer.
- Selected studies/interventions of defined organ areas
- Standard documentation Abdomen according to ÖGUM
- FAST protocol,
Doppler Sonography
- Standard documentation Echocardiography
- Musculoskeletal Sonography
Module exam
Presenting and Activating Form (VO 60%, UE 40%)
Performers (lecture, demonstration, video), activators (working methods, guided exercises, blended learning: interlocking of presence and online learning)
German
Preparation of a concept for the bachelor thesis in connection with the chosen department (of the professional internship according to FH-MTD-AV Annex 9, 12; special clinical area, information and communication technology in medicine, multi-professional area) Formulation of research questions and hypotheses; overview of research methods; research; literature search;
Final exam
Activating form (presentation, feedback)
German
Forms of organization in the health care system, basics of team development; group dynamics, leadership styles and hierarchies. Motivation systems, process management in health care
Continuous assessment
VO (lecture) UE Activating form (guided exercises, individual and group work)
German
Basic concepts of project management, project definition, project types, projects in the health sector, project management processes, tasks, measures, methods in project management, project environment analysis, project assignment, delimitation and context analysis, result planning and WBS, milestone and bar chart, personnel management and teamwork, interculturality, resource plan and cost plan, project roles and responsibility matrix, project final report, agile organizations in health care
Continuous assessment
Immanent and LV final exam (case study with multiple choice test)
VO (lecture) UE Activating form (guided exercises)
German
historical development, legal basis, basic principles and dimensions of quality, quality feature, indicator, standard, risk and safety management,
certification and evaluation procedures, principles and basic principles of health promotion, approaches to health promotion, causes of environmental damage, environmental pollution and resource depletion, objectives and principles of environmental policy
Final exam
LV-concluding examination (written/seminar work)
VO (lecture) UE Activating form (group work, guided exercises)
German
Preparation and performance of examinations, evaluation and analysis of the results with regard to qualitative guidelines in angiography, interventional radiology and cardiological angiography
Continuous assessment
Written documentation (protocol)
placement: patient-oriented, practical implementation of theoretical teaching content
German
Preparation and performance of examinations, evaluation and analysis of the results with regard to qualitative guidelines in nuclear medicine
Continuous assessment
Written documentation (protocol)
placement: patient-oriented, practical implementation of theoretical teaching content
German
- Preparation, execution and documentation of treatment planning and irradiation
Evaluation and analysis of radiotherapy results with regard to qualitative guidelines in radiotherapy.
Continuous assessment
Written documentation (protocol)
Placement: patient-oriented, practical implementation of theoretical teaching content
German
Reflection on the practical work involved in implementing theoretical teaching/learning content, dealing with stressful situations, feedback, cooperation in teams, appropriate interaction with patients, as well as colleagues and other professional groups, while observing ethical principles and taking into account different cultural orientations
Continuous assessment
LV-immanent examination character: oral or written (presentation/ discussion of a case study)
UE activating teaching/learning methods (keynote lecture, guided exercises)
German
Reflection on practical work; connection between practice and theory; team dynamics; interdisciplinary context, appropriate interaction with patients, as well as professional colleagues and other professional groups, while respecting ethical principles and taking into account different cultural orientations
Continuous assessment
LV-immanent examination character (presentation/ discussion of a case study)
UE activating teaching/learning methods: oral or written (impulse presentation, guided exercises
German
- Reflection of practical activities in the implementation of theoretical teaching/learning contents, feedback
- Dealing with stressful situations
- Team work
Appropriate interaction with patients, as well as with colleagues and other professional groups, taking into account ethical principles and different cultural orientations
Continuous assessment
Course-immanent exam character: oral or written (presentation/ discussion of a case study)
activating teaching/learning methods (impulse presentation, guided exercises, role play)
German
Radiology technology workflow (especially optimization of examination methods), in the field of sectional imaging; development of new contrast agents; current technical developments; special fields of application of radiology technologists in sectional imaging (e.g. 3D navigation and virtual surgery), in technical applications and in research & development, in industry, archaeology and art.
Final exam
LV final examination (written - Bachelor thesis)
Activating form (presentation, discussion)
German
German
Projection radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, sonography, angiography, radiooncology, nuclear medicine, digital image processing, related fields
Continuous assessment
Immanent testing (creation of a product according to defined criteria)
Activating form (presentation, discussion)
German
Projection radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, sonography, angiography, radiooncology, nuclear medicine, digital image processing, related fields
Final exam
LV final examination (written)
Presentational form (lecture, keynote speech)
German
Projection radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, sonography, angiography, radiooncology, nuclear medicine, digital image processing, related fields
Continuous assessment
Immanent (creation of a product according to defined criteria)
Activating form (presentation, discussion)
German
Job description and professional profile of radiology technology, ethical issues and aspects specific to the profession; role models of the profession; the profession in international comparison; professional representations and associations (national and international); professional and health policy developments, further education and training obligations, freelance work; medical ethical issues; ethics committee; registration
Continuous assessment
Immanent (active participation: individual and group exercises )/ successful participation
Activating form: guided exercises: Individual and group work
German
Basic concepts; overview of the Austrian and European legal system; laws relevant to the profession; civil law aspects for health professions; criminal law aspects for health professions; (health) profession-relevant aspects of labour and social security law, duty of documentation, duty of confidentiality, patient safety, patient advocacy, data protection, register of health professions, adult protection law, primary care
Continuous assessment
LV final examination (written)
Presentational form (lecture)
German
Legal basics of first aid, danger areas, rescue chain, , crisis intervention, emergency management in hospitals, crew ressource managementdisaster control, ethics in the context of resuscitation, life-threatening situations, immediate measures, emergency medication
simulation training, Basic-Life-Support (BLS)
Continuous assessment
VO (lecture) UE Activating form (guided exercises)
German
Basic concepts, relationship between economy and health, financing models, planning of health care services; development of services and costs in the health care system; instruments of health economics; overview of health care systems, Austrian health care system, freelance work
Continuous assessment
VO (lecture) UE Activating form (guided exercises)
German
Preparation and implementation of the studies or a project, evaluation and analysis of the results in an optional area of the professional internship. Reflection of the practical activity in the implementation of theoretical teaching/learning contents, dealing with stressful situations, feedback, cooperation in teams, appropriate interaction with patients, as well as with vocational colleges and other professional groups, while respecting ethical principles and taking into account different cultural orientations
Module exam
placement: practical implementation of theoretical teaching content
German
Semester dates
Winter semester: calender week 35-4
Summer semester: calender week 7-28
Number of teaching weeks
18 per semester, including 36 weeks of work experience
Times
Mon. to Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (general time frame)
In order to enable all students to gain the necessary practical experience and thus to complete their studies within the regular period of study, there may be practical learning phases during the summer months if required. Four vacation weeks in July or August are planned in any case.
As a graduate of this program, a wide range of professional fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out where your path can lead you.
Radiographers independently perform examinations according to doctor's orders. At the intersection of human, medicine and technology, you will examine and treat patients with the help of radiological diagnostics, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. On large medical equipment, you are responsible for ensuring examinations are carried out in a timely manner and in good quality and for post-processing the digital data. The large equipment includes computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as positron emission tomography (PET). As a radiation safety expert, you are competent in ensuring the protection of patients and personnel from ionizing radiation. You work in hospitals or X-ray institutes as well as in the medical technology industry. There you train employees in the use of large equipment, advise on the implementation of teleradiology systems and imageless (digital) X-ray systems, and cooperate in the development of medical devices. With this degree you will be qualified to practice the profession of radiographer. The MTD Act is the basis for this degree program.
We work closely with the Vienna Healthcare Group, universities like the Medical University of Vienna, the professional association rt austria and other health care facilities. This guarantees you strong contacts for your professional career or participation in research and development activities. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!
Head of Bachelor's Degree Program Radiological Technology
+43 1 606 68 77-4801
gerold.unterhumer@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Favoritenstraße 226, D.Z.31
1100 Vienna
+43 1 606 68 77-4800
+43 1 606 68 77-4809
radtech@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Office hours during the semester
Monday, Wednesday 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Tuesday closed
Thursday, Friday 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Radiographer, Academic Staff
reza.agha_mohammadi_sareshgi@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4827
Radiographer, Academic Staff
christopher.deutsch@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4831
Academic Staff (Parental Leave)
sarit.djouraev@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4804
Radiographer, Academic Staff
sabine_gabriele.gracic@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4819
Radiographer, Academic Staff
godoberto.guevara_rojas@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4810
Radiographer, Academic Staff
christoph.kamp@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4823
Radiological Technologist, Academic Staff
barbara.karlhuber@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4811
Radiographer, Academic Staff
barbara.kraus@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4812
Radiological Technologist, Academic Staff
alexander.lehde@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4820
Radiographer, Academic Staff
georg.mach@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4802
Radiographer, Academic Staff
klemens.messner@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4830
Radiographer, Academic Staff
uros.miljkovic@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4807
Radiographer, Academic Staff
xenia.oekonomidis@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4813
Radiographer, Academic Staff
sandra.pichler@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4808
Radiographer, Academic Staff
melanie.pressler@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4828
Radiographer, Academic Staff
alexander.raith@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4826
Radiographer, Academic Staff
gabriele.salomonowitz@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4816
Radiographer, Academic Staff
christian.schneckenleitner@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4821
Radiographer, Academic Staff
gabriele.schwarzmueller-erber@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4817
Radiographer, Academic Staff
brigitte.stanek@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4815
Radiographer, Academic Staff
maria.starkbaum@fh-campuswien.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-4822