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The Department of Radiological Technology makes use of the network of local medical associations and radiological technologists' associations to provide substantial medical technology education. You will acquire a high level of specialized knowledge and practical skills to support patients while refining your background through practical training at the hospital. In addition, while training the ability to communicate with patients and medical staff of other occupations, we will cultivate high ethical standards and rich humanity as medical personnel, and train excellent radiological technologist who can contribute to safe and advanced medical care. ..
Department of Radiological Technology Close-Up
"To become radiological technologist with excellent communication skills" Department of Radiological Technology provides comprehensive medical technology education to train technicians who specialize in radiological diagnosis, which involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using radiation, magnetism, ultrasound, etc. Today's highly developed medical care is a collaborative effort involving many different professions, and radiological diagnosis is also related to all fields of medicine, with radiological technologist demonstrating high levels of specialized knowledge and practical ability while working together with staff from other professions. In this department, students will hone their communication skills with patients and staff from other professions, while also cultivating high ethical standards and humanity as medical professionals, with the aim of becoming excellent radiological technologist who can contribute to safe and advanced medical care.
カリキュラム
In order to foster a strong sense of ethics and to raise awareness among students aspiring to become medical professionals, we have a teacher-in-charge system in place to provide detailed instruction.The curriculum involves students taking a wide range General Education to hone their knowledge and then develop specialized knowledge, and in 3rd year they undergo clinical training in the radiology department of a hospital, and in 4th year they work on preparing for the national examination.
Medical Communication Modern medicine naturally requires advanced medical technology, but communication skills are also important. By communicating well with patients, we can provide higher levels of satisfaction and quality medical care. Furthermore, Team Medical Care is now considered important. Good communication with medical staff from different professions within a hospital is not only important for smooth medical treatment, but also for preventing medical accidents. Students will learn the skills necessary to become an indispensable central member of the hospital, not just in radiology work.
Information processing exercise Currently, various medical information is digitized at medical institutions, and information is shared by each department in the hospital. radiological technologist in the future will also be required to have the ability to manage electronic medical information safely. In addition, radiological technologist handles state-of-the-art imaging equipment such as X-ray CT equipment and MRI equipment that images information inside the body using a computer. It is also an important role of the radiological technologist to process these data with a computer and provide the doctor with image information that is easy to diagnose. In the information processing exercise, we aim to develop human resources who can take leadership in the operation and construction of medical information systems required in clinical settings, and learn the knowledge of network technology, database technology, information security, etc. that are the basis of information processing, and learn computers. You will acquire the ability to organize, analyze, and present the information used.
Specialized basic field
Medical image anatomy In the current medical field, images such as X-ray photography, CT, and MRI are widely used for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients, and are indispensable. Radiological technologists are in charge of taking and managing images, but taking images is not just a matter of aligning and pressing the switch. It is necessary to take an appropriate picture of the appropriate part according to the purpose of the examination and judge whether the examination is performed properly from the resulting image. A good understanding of image anatomy is essential for performing such tasks. And, in order to perform a high-quality test, it is also necessary to have knowledge of the imaging findings of the disease that was the purpose of the test. In Medical Image Anatomy I and II, you will study detailed image anatomy of each part of the human body and image findings of illness, focusing on X-ray photography, CT, and MRI. Through these, we aim to acquire the basic background as a radiological technologist.
Specialized Fields
Medical image processing Most medical images are now digital images. Therefore, images displayed on monitors can be viewed anywhere within the hospital using the network that runs throughout the hospital, and image storage and management have become easier. Furthermore, image processing, which is a major advantage of digital images, can support image diagnosis by converting images into images that are easier to diagnose and by emphasizing lesion shadows. In this class, you will learn the theory and algorithms of basic image processing to improve image quality, such as smoothing processing, gradation processing, sharpening processing, and edge detection processing to detect lesions. Additionally, the methods learned in this class will be applied to clinical images through actual programming in the "Medical Image Processing Practice."
Radiation therapy technology With one in two Japanese people developing cancer and one in three dying from it, cancer prevention is a major issue. Radiation therapy plays a major role in cancer treatment. Radiation therapy is characterized by its minimal invasiveness to the patient, which is a major benefit in cancer treatment. The work of radiological technologist in radiation therapy plays an important role in accurately delivering radiation to cancerous lesions, accurately measuring the amount of radiation, and ensuring the quality of radiation therapy equipment and techniques. By acquiring these specialized knowledge and skills, we will work as a member of Team Medical Care to provide support to patients who are battling cancer and undergoing treatment. In addition to X-rays, electron beams, and gamma rays, current radiation therapy also includes particle beam therapy such as proton beams and carbon ions. Treatments that involve the insertion of sealed radioactive sources into the body are also being performed. In this class, students will learn the principles and applications of radiation therapy technology that corresponds to these technological innovations.
Medical imaging technology training You learn the actual operation methods and clinical applications of various medical imaging equipment handled in the work of radiological technologist. At the same time, you will be able to acquire the knowledge to handle X-rays safely. In addition, you will learn about image evaluation using a computer, image processing method, equipment performance evaluation method, knowledge necessary for maintenance, etc. for images taken with these inspection equipment. In this department, we have 3 X-ray equipment, X-ray TV equipment, mammography equipment, portable X-ray equipment, CT equipment, MRI equipment, ultrasonic waves, and other equipment used by radiological technologist for on-campus training. doing. In addition to experiments with human models, MRI and ultrasonic examinations that do not use radiation and are not exposed to radiation will enable students to acquire more practical knowledge by taking pictures with each other.
臨床実習
Instead of finishing what you learned in lectures and practical training on your desk, you can actually practice clinically at a hospital and experience the operation, management, operation of equipment, dealing with patients as medical staff, and actual examinations. By doing so, we will sublimate the knowledge gained step by step in the four-year class into practical and living knowledge and experience.
Practical training / Seminars schedule
Students begin their on-campus training in the first semester of 2nd year, acquiring basic clinical knowledge, and then begin clinical training in a medical setting in the second semester of 3rd year. There, they develop practical skills by interacting with technicians and patients in the field.
Clinical Training Subjects
Clinical training I Through practical training at clinical sites, students confirm the application of what they have learned in lectures and on-campus training in medical care, master the operation, management, and operation of actual equipment, and learn how to respond to patients as medical staff. To do. In this practical training, students will learn about imaging and examination techniques, mainly in the diagnostic department, such as CT, MRI, gastrointestinal imaging, angiography, ultrasound examination, and fundus camera. Students will gain experience with these tests in clinical settings and acquire the necessary techniques for imaging with high diagnostic value.
Clinical training II In this training, you will practice the contents of nuclear medicine examination technology and radiation therapy technology. In the practice of nuclear medicine examination, we will mainly practice in vivo examination using radiopharmaceuticals in the body, and experience the functional examination and dynamic examination of various organs using SPECT and PET. In the practical training of radiation therapy, we will give hands-on learning about external radiation therapy, brachytherapy, positioning of treatment by simulator, method of creating dose distribution, dose calculation, dose measurement, etc.
List of main training destinations
Fukuoka University Hospital, Fukuoka Memorial Hospital, Iizuka Hospital, Hamanomachi Hospital, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Group Kyushu Medical Center, Tobata Kyoritsu Hospital, Omuta City Hospital, Fukuoka Prefectural Saiseikai Omuta Hospital, Social Insurance Omuta Tenryo Hospital, Kurume University Hospital, Arao Municipal Ariake Medical Center, Kumamoto Red Cross Hospital, Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Group Kumamoto Medical Center, Kumamoto University Hospital, Saga Prefectural Medical Center Koseikan, Sasebo Central Hospital, Nagasaki Prefectural Shimabara Hospital, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Group Nagasaki Medical Center, Koga General Hospital, Shinbeppu Hospital, Saiseikai Kawauchi Hospital, Teikyo University Hospital, Teikyo University Hospital, Mizonokuchi, and others
(As of April 2025)
成績評価と単位認定
Grading Criteria
About our GPA System
We have introduced a GPA system as a grade evaluation system. By evaluating the learning outcomes with an objective numerical value called GPA, we clarify the grade evaluation, and it would be useful for the learning guidance of students. In addition, this system generally conforms to the grade evaluation system generally adopted by universities in Europe and the United States.
GPA Calculation Method
Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria
Details of Assessment
Grading Criteria
GP
Pass / Fail
90 percent or higher
S.
4.0
Pass
80 percent
A
3.0
70 percent
B.
2.0
60 percent
C.
1.0
Certification
N
Not applicable
Pending
H
Not applicable
Pending
Less than 60 percent
D.
0.0
failure It will not be listed on the "Transcript".
Absent from exam
absence
0.0
Not eligible to take the exam
Unqualified
0.0
Leave of absence
K
Not applicable
Abandoned
Abandoned
0.0
Requirements Surgery eye
Y
Not applicable
Outside the requirements
N: When credits earned at another university are accredited at this university
H: The grade evaluation has not been finalized. Please follow the instructions in charge of the subjects.
Y: Required Surgery items
Absence: In case you did not take the exams in the classes
Unqualified: Insufficient number of days attending classes
Abandonment: If you did not apy fees and not take the retests
Credit Recognition
Study at the Faculty of Fukuoka Medical Technology is based on a credit system. In the credit system, a fixed number of credits is set for all subjects, and if student passes the exam or other method after the lesson and preparatory study (preparation, review, etc.) of that subject, the fixed number of credits is given.
Credit system
There are five types of courses: lectures, exercises, experiments, practical training, and practical skills, which are completed in half a semester except for special courses. Each course is calculated according to the following criteria. Please refer to the course registration table for the number of credits for each subject. Naturally, preparatory studies (preparation, review, etc.) are also required. The syllabus explains the preparation and study requirements for each course, therefore please study in a systematic manner.
Unit Credits are determined based on the study time. Taking into considereation of teaching methods and educational effects of the classes, one credit is 45 hours (15 hours for class, 15 hours for preparation, 15 hours for review).
Class method
class time
Preparatory study (preparation, review, etc.)
Lectures / Practices
15-30 hours
30 to 15 hours
Experiment / Practice / Practical skill
30-45 hours
15 hours
When you complete the course ,and that course are recognized as having passed the exam, you earne credits for that course. If you do not meet the graduation requirements even for one credit, you are not able to graduate. Be sure to take your course systematically.
Minimum number of credits required for graduation (students entering in or after 2025)
