Basic information
| Study programme | Medical Engineering and Medical Physics JointStudyProgram |
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| Higher Education Institution | Riga Technical University |
| Study field | Mechanics and Metal Processing, Heat Power Engineering, Heat Technology, and Mechanical Engineering |
| StudyProgramJointsToHei |
All data
| Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification | 42527 |
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| EQF/LQF Level | 6 |
| Study Programme Type | Otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija un profesionālā bakalaura grāds) vai otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās četri gadi |
| Study programme (short name) | Professional bachelor study programme |
| Thematic group | Medicīnas inženierija |
| ISCED code | 0914 |
| ISCED | Medicīnas inženierija |
| Credit points | 180 |
| Degree to be acquired | Professional bachelor degree in medical physics |
| Qualification to be obtained | Medical physical technology engineer |
| Study type and form | Full time studies |
| Study lenght | 4 years, 6 months |
| Language | latvian; english |
Licence information
| Licence number | 04051-168 |
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| Licence date | 23.07.2014 |
| Licenced till |
Accreditation information
| Accreditation page number | Netiek izsniegta |
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| Accreditation date | 16.11.2022 |
| Accreditation duration (in years) | 6 |
| Accreditation till | 17.11.2028 |
Results
Graduates of the study programme:
1. Is able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the development and improvement of innovative medical equipment, devices and technologies;
2. Is able to analyse the development trends of medical equipment and technologies, as well as to evaluate functional, economic and other preconditions justifying the necessity of designing new medical equipment, devices and technologies or redesigning existing equipment, devices and technologies;
3. Is abe able to use traditional and modern computerised calculation systems, design, manufacture and processing technologies in the design process, taking into account environmental and civil protection, fire safety and hygiene requirements;
4. Is able to construct, design and service modern medical equipment;
5. Is able to analyse, evaluate, systematize and use the results of applied and scientific research, in joint work with medical practitioners, biologists and other specialists, is able to participate in teamwork, implement creative and research work, is able to justify and present its conceptual solution;
6. Is able to evaluate the conditions for the acquisition of medical engineering equipment and technologies, manage the installation, use, adjustment of medical engineering equipment, develop appropriate inspection methodologies;
7. Is able to evaluate the safety and security of modern medical equipment and technologies, analyse the causes of damage to the equipment or system and organise their prevention, if necessary, perform supervision, servicing, repair, testing and calibration of medical equipment and technologies;
8. Is able to apply radiation source protection engineering calculation methodologies, develop and apply mathematical modelling models in radiation physics, biophysics and medical physics, are able to perform dosimetric, radiometric and radiation spectrometric measurements and document them;
9. Is able to provide measures for the supply of radioactive radiation to the patient, as well as to carry out the necessary activities to ensure radiation safety.
1. Is able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the development and improvement of innovative medical equipment, devices and technologies;
2. Is able to analyse the development trends of medical equipment and technologies, as well as to evaluate functional, economic and other preconditions justifying the necessity of designing new medical equipment, devices and technologies or redesigning existing equipment, devices and technologies;
3. Is abe able to use traditional and modern computerised calculation systems, design, manufacture and processing technologies in the design process, taking into account environmental and civil protection, fire safety and hygiene requirements;
4. Is able to construct, design and service modern medical equipment;
5. Is able to analyse, evaluate, systematize and use the results of applied and scientific research, in joint work with medical practitioners, biologists and other specialists, is able to participate in teamwork, implement creative and research work, is able to justify and present its conceptual solution;
6. Is able to evaluate the conditions for the acquisition of medical engineering equipment and technologies, manage the installation, use, adjustment of medical engineering equipment, develop appropriate inspection methodologies;
7. Is able to evaluate the safety and security of modern medical equipment and technologies, analyse the causes of damage to the equipment or system and organise their prevention, if necessary, perform supervision, servicing, repair, testing and calibration of medical equipment and technologies;
8. Is able to apply radiation source protection engineering calculation methodologies, develop and apply mathematical modelling models in radiation physics, biophysics and medical physics, are able to perform dosimetric, radiometric and radiation spectrometric measurements and document them;
9. Is able to provide measures for the supply of radioactive radiation to the patient, as well as to carry out the necessary activities to ensure radiation safety.
Documents
| Document | Document type | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Expert / Experts joint report | Expert / Experts joint report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | latvian |
History of study programme