Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIATION PROTECTION | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR |
| Assistant(s) | None |
| Aim | To provide 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. Tells about about historical development of radiation and its biological, acute and chronic effects. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Explains dedectors used to measure radiation. | 12, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Explains radiation units | 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Tells collection of radiation waste. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 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 | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Radioactivity | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Basic Principles in Radiation Protection | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 5 | Biological Effects of Radiation | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Radiation Protection Systems | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 7 | Dose Constraints | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Pregnancy and Radiation Protection | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 10 | Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 12 | Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 14 | Emergency Procedures | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| Resources |
| Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students Technical Editor: E.B Podgorsak INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY VIENNA, 2005 Chapter 16 |
| 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 professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | ||||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given task using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | ||||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. They act in accordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | ||||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | ||||||
| 9 | The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basic level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | ||||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | ||||||
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 53 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(53/30) | 2 | |||||
| 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 | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR |
| Assistant(s) | None |
| Aim | To provide 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. Tells about about historical development of radiation and its biological, acute and chronic effects. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Explains dedectors used to measure radiation. | 12, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Explains radiation units | 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Tells collection of radiation waste. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 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 | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Radioactivity | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Medtods | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Basic Principles in Radiation Protection | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 5 | Biological Effects of Radiation | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Radiation Protection Systems | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 7 | Dose Constraints | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Pregnancy and Radiation Protection | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Duties and Responsibilities of Radiation Protection Comittee in Hospitals | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 10 | Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy and Radiology | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Whole Body and Organ Dose Constraints | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 12 | Legal Regulations About Radioactive Wastes | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Legal Obligations about Radiation Accidents | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| 14 | Emergency Procedures | Mebis Lecture Notes |
| Resources |
| Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students Technical Editor: E.B Podgorsak INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY VIENNA, 2005 Chapter 16 |
| 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 professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | ||||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given task using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | ||||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. They act in accordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | ||||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | ||||||
| 9 | The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basic level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | ||||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |