Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
RADIATION SAFETY & RADIATION PROTECTION | RAD1213773 | 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 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level. | | | X | | |
2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field. | | | | | X |
3 | Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy. | | | | | X |
4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | | | | | 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 professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | | | | | |
7 | Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department. | | | | | |
8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | | | | | |
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | X |
10 | Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
11 | Performs patient preparation and patient information stages. | | | | | |
12 | Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
13 | Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices. | | | | | |
14 | Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques. | | | | | |
15 | Performs radiosurgery applications. | | | | | |
16 | Works in brachytherapy applications. | | | | | |
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 | RAD1213773 | 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 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level. | | | X | | |
2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field. | | | | | X |
3 | Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy. | | | | | X |
4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | | | | | 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 professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | | | | | |
7 | Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department. | | | | | |
8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | | | | | |
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | X |
10 | Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
11 | Performs patient preparation and patient information stages. | | | | | |
12 | Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
13 | Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices. | | | | | |
14 | Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques. | | | | | |
15 | Performs radiosurgery applications. | | | | | |
16 | Works in brachytherapy applications. | | | | | |
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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