To gain knowledge and develop skills in the basic concept of mechanics and radiation
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
1. Obtains information about historical development of radiation
10, 16, 9
A
2. Recognizes biological effects of radiation
10, 16, 9
A
2.1 Understands acute and chronic effects of radiation
10, 12, 16, 9
A
3. Recognizes dedectors are used to measure
10, 12, 16, 9
A
4. Learns radiation units
10, 16, 9
A
4.1 Accounts risk problems on radiation
10, 12, 16, 9
A
5. Explains collection of radiation's waste
10, 13, 16, 9
A
5.1 Learns radiation shielding.
10, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study 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
presentations
2
Radioactivity
presentations
3
Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods
presentations
4
Basic Principles in Radiation Protection
presentations
5
Biological Effects of Radiation
presentations
6
Radiation Protection Systems
presentations
7
Dose Constraints
presentations
8
Pregnancy and Radiation Protection
presentations
9
Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals
presentations
10
Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology
presentations
11
Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints
presentations
12
Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes
presentations
13
Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents
presentations
14
Emergency Procedures
presentations
Resources
Lecture notes will be given to students
Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları
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
20
Rate of Final Exam to Success
80
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
3
10
30
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
1
15
15
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
60
60
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
173
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(173/30)
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 PROTECTION
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
6
Course Program
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)
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
To gain knowledge and develop skills in the basic concept of mechanics and radiation
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
1. Obtains information about historical development of radiation
10, 16, 9
A
2. Recognizes biological effects of radiation
10, 16, 9
A
2.1 Understands acute and chronic effects of radiation
10, 12, 16, 9
A
3. Recognizes dedectors are used to measure
10, 12, 16, 9
A
4. Learns radiation units
10, 16, 9
A
4.1 Accounts risk problems on radiation
10, 12, 16, 9
A
5. Explains collection of radiation's waste
10, 13, 16, 9
A
5.1 Learns radiation shielding.
10, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study 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
presentations
2
Radioactivity
presentations
3
Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods
presentations
4
Basic Principles in Radiation Protection
presentations
5
Biological Effects of Radiation
presentations
6
Radiation Protection Systems
presentations
7
Dose Constraints
presentations
8
Pregnancy and Radiation Protection
presentations
9
Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals
presentations
10
Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology
presentations
11
Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints
presentations
12
Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes
presentations
13
Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents
presentations
14
Emergency Procedures
presentations
Resources
Lecture notes will be given to students
Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları
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.
