Medical Equipment and Its Applications Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Medical Equipment and Its Applications
Module code: W4-FM-S1-3-23-19
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the laboratory sessions, students familiarize themselves with selected medical equipment used in diagnostics and therapy. The classes are conducted in small groups in medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Under the supervision of specialists in the respective field, students learn how to operate specialized medical equipment in the following areas: Mammography and Computer Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mechanical Assistance Methods for Cardiac Function (perfusion, extracorporeal circulation pumps, oxygenators, artificial heart, etc., including testing on a research workstation) Heart Valve Prosthesis Testing (including testing on a research workstation) Functional Respiratory System Tests Vascular Studies Microtomography Thermography Magnetostimulation Ultrasonography Laser Therapy
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Possesses detailed knowledge of the construction and operation of medical equipment used in medical diagnostics and therapy. [E1]
 W03 [5/5]
Can explain, based on the principles of physics, the processes occurring in the surrounding environment as well as those responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic effects. [E2]
 U02 [5/5]
Can explain the functioning of medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices based on the principles of physics. [E3]
 IU02 [5/5]
Is capable of conducting simple physical measurements and experiments, as well as analyzing their results. [E4]
 IU03 [5/5]
Can apply acquired knowledge to practical applications and operate medical equipment and apparatus. [E5]
 IU04 [4/5]
Can utilize computers for measurement automation and data acquisition. [E6]
 IU05 [3/5]
Can utilize the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and equipment advancements in healthcare based on their knowledge of physics and medicine. [E7]
 IU06 [4/5]
Is able to collaborate with physicians, medical staff, and patients. [E8]
 K05 [4/5] IU08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		course work E1 E2 E3
laboratory classes [FZ2] 45 Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work E4 E5 E6 E7 E8
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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