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.
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
Course Program
Pazartesi 09:00-09:45
Pazartesi 10:00-10:45
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)
Lect. Dursun EŞİTMEZ
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.
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.
