Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
RADIATION SAFETY & RADIATION PROTECTION | TGT1213773 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR |
Name of Lecturer(s) | |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | To ensure you gain detailed information and competency for safely managing radioactive sources, devices and materials in the workplace. |
Course Content | This course contains; Definition of Radiation and Its Types,Radioactivity,Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods,Basic Principles in Radiation Protection,Biological Effects of Radiation,Radiation Protection Systems,Dose Constraints,Pregnancy and Radiation Protection,Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals,Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology,Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints,Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes,Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents,Emergency Procedures. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Provides information about the historical development of radiation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the biological effects of radiation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the detectors used in radiation measurement. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the physical units related to radiation. | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
Makes radiation risk calculations. | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
It provides radioactive waste management in hospitals. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the principles of radiation shielding | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Definition of Radiation and Its Types | Mebis Lectures |
2 | Radioactivity | Mebis Lectures |
3 | Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods | Mebis Lectures |
4 | Basic Principles in Radiation Protection | Mebis Lectures |
5 | Biological Effects of Radiation | Mebis Lectures |
6 | Radiation Protection Systems | Mebis Lectures |
7 | Dose Constraints | Mebis Lectures |
8 | Pregnancy and Radiation Protection | Mebis Lectures |
9 | Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals | Mebis Lectures |
10 | Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology | Mebis Lectures |
11 | Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints | Mebis Lectures |
12 | Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes | Mebis Lectures |
13 | Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents | Mebis Lectures |
14 | Emergency Procedures | Mebis Lectures |
Resources |
Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students
Technical Editor: E.B Podgorsak
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
VIENNA, 2005
Chapter 16 |
Mebis Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. | | | X | | |
2 | The student own knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities. | | | | | X |
3 | The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices. | | | | | X |
4 | The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained. | | | | | X |
5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | | X | | | |
6 | Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | | | | | |
7 | Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor. | | | | | |
8 | Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations. | | | | | |
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table |
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quiz | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Midterm Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 |
General Exam | 1 | 42 | 42 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 175 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(175/30) | 6 |
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
RADIATION SAFETY & RADIATION PROTECTION | TGT1213773 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR |
Name of Lecturer(s) | |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | To ensure you gain detailed information and competency for safely managing radioactive sources, devices and materials in the workplace. |
Course Content | This course contains; Definition of Radiation and Its Types,Radioactivity,Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods,Basic Principles in Radiation Protection,Biological Effects of Radiation,Radiation Protection Systems,Dose Constraints,Pregnancy and Radiation Protection,Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals,Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology,Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints,Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes,Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents,Emergency Procedures. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Provides information about the historical development of radiation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the biological effects of radiation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the detectors used in radiation measurement. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the physical units related to radiation. | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
Makes radiation risk calculations. | 10, 12, 16, 9 | A |
It provides radioactive waste management in hospitals. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Explains the principles of radiation shielding | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Definition of Radiation and Its Types | Mebis Lectures |
2 | Radioactivity | Mebis Lectures |
3 | Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods | Mebis Lectures |
4 | Basic Principles in Radiation Protection | Mebis Lectures |
5 | Biological Effects of Radiation | Mebis Lectures |
6 | Radiation Protection Systems | Mebis Lectures |
7 | Dose Constraints | Mebis Lectures |
8 | Pregnancy and Radiation Protection | Mebis Lectures |
9 | Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals | Mebis Lectures |
10 | Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology | Mebis Lectures |
11 | Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints | Mebis Lectures |
12 | Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes | Mebis Lectures |
13 | Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents | Mebis Lectures |
14 | Emergency Procedures | Mebis Lectures |
Resources |
Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students
Technical Editor: E.B Podgorsak
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
VIENNA, 2005
Chapter 16 |
Mebis Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. | | | X | | |
2 | The student own knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities. | | | | | X |
3 | The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices. | | | | | X |
4 | The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained. | | | | | X |
5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | | X | | | |
6 | Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | | | | | |
7 | Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor. | | | | | |
8 | Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations. | | | | | |
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
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