Interaction physics applied to radiation protection
Mebis Lecture Notes
3
Protection principles (time, distance, shielding)
Mebis Lecture Notes
4
Handling radiation and radioactive sources
Mebis Lecture Notes
5
Radiation survey/contamination equipment
Mebis Lecture Notes
6
Personnel monitoring
Mebis Lecture Notes
7
Radiation dose limits
Mebis Lecture Notes
8
Protection regulations
Mebis Lecture Notes
9
Shielding Principles: beams and sources
Mebis Lecture Notes
10
Storing and shielding brachytherapy sources
Mebis Lecture Notes
11
External exposure
Mebis Lecture Notes
12
Internal exposure
Mebis Lecture Notes
13
Environmental dispersion
Mebis Lecture Notes
14
Radioactive waste
Mebis Lecture Notes
Resources
Introduction to Health Physics. Fourth Edition. Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson
ICRU and ICRP protocols
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the radiation emitting machines used in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and radiology.
X
2
Able to follow and implement daily, weekly and monthly quality control programs of radiation emitting machines.
X
3
Able to do the acceptance and commissioning of new machines.
X
4
Able to the treatment planning of patients.
X
5
Able to be a radiation safety officer of the institute.
X
6
Able to participate fields research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.
X
7
Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
8
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
9
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written.
X
10
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
X
11
Able to do the planning of clinical implementation without giving harm to staff and patient.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
30
30
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
60
60
Quiz
2
30
60
Midterm Exam
1
75
75
General Exam
1
80
80
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
347
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(347/30)
12
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
3+0
3
12
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
To specialise in the basic principles and methods of radiation safety and radiation protection.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction and historical perspective,Interaction physics applied to radiation protection,Protection principles (time, distance, shielding),Handling radiation and radioactive sources,Radiation survey/contamination equipment,Personnel monitoring,Radiation dose limits,Protection regulations,Shielding Principles: beams and sources,Storing and shielding brachytherapy sources,External exposure,Internal exposure,Environmental dispersion,Radioactive waste.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the distance, duration and armoring rules of external and internal radiation protection rules.
19, 9
A
Defines radioactive waste management and radioactive waste reclamation.
10, 9
A
At the end of this course, the student explains the principles of safe working with radiation.
Interaction physics applied to radiation protection
Mebis Lecture Notes
3
Protection principles (time, distance, shielding)
Mebis Lecture Notes
4
Handling radiation and radioactive sources
Mebis Lecture Notes
5
Radiation survey/contamination equipment
Mebis Lecture Notes
6
Personnel monitoring
Mebis Lecture Notes
7
Radiation dose limits
Mebis Lecture Notes
8
Protection regulations
Mebis Lecture Notes
9
Shielding Principles: beams and sources
Mebis Lecture Notes
10
Storing and shielding brachytherapy sources
Mebis Lecture Notes
11
External exposure
Mebis Lecture Notes
12
Internal exposure
Mebis Lecture Notes
13
Environmental dispersion
Mebis Lecture Notes
14
Radioactive waste
Mebis Lecture Notes
Resources
Introduction to Health Physics. Fourth Edition. Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson
ICRU and ICRP protocols
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the radiation emitting machines used in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and radiology.
X
2
Able to follow and implement daily, weekly and monthly quality control programs of radiation emitting machines.
X
3
Able to do the acceptance and commissioning of new machines.
X
4
Able to the treatment planning of patients.
X
5
Able to be a radiation safety officer of the institute.
X
6
Able to participate fields research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.
X
7
Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
8
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
9
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written.
X
10
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
X
11
Able to do the planning of clinical implementation without giving harm to staff and patient.
