Utvikling og evaluering av medikamentregningsundervisning i radiografiutdanningen

Project summary

Medication calculation is a critical area of competence in radiography education, with direct implications for patient safety. At the institution, the failure rate in medication calculation has for several years exceeded 20%, which is significantly higher than corresponding rates in nursing education. This indicates a need for pedagogical interventions that can both improve student learning outcomes and reduce the use of teaching resources. The aim of this project is to develop and implement teaching and assessment measures that contribute to improved examination results in medication calculation among radiography students, while simultaneously ensuring more efficient use of educational resources. The interventions include a more longitudinal teaching structure in which medication calculation is integrated over an extended period, rather than delivered in intensive, short-term teaching blocks. Particular emphasis is placed on topics that students consistently find challenging, such as dilutions and dose calculations. To strengthen students’ preparation and provide early feedback on their level of competence, pre-tests in Wiseflow and digital quizzes in Canvas have been introduced. These tools are used both as formative assessment methods and as support for students’ independent study in preparation for the examination. In parallel, comprehensive item banks have been developed in Wiseflow, containing a variety of task types with automated grading. This enables more frequent testing without increasing the workload for teaching staff and thereby contributes to reduced resource use. The project is expected to result in higher pass rates, improved learning outcomes, and more efficient use of teaching resources. The experiences gained may also be transferable to other educational programmes facing similar challenges in medication calculation and basic skills training.