VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Medical Imaging Techniques

TGT 104 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Radiation Safety and Protection From Radiation
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TGT 104
Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to inform the students about the damage that radiation inflicts on human health and environment, procedures for protecting from radiation.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the negative effects of radiation on human health and environment.
  • Categorize the types of dosimetry.
  • Define how to behave during a radiation accident.
  • Discuss how radiation interaction with matter.
  • Explain the radiation dose units
Course Description Harm of radiation on human health and environment and protection ways.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Sources and types of radiation Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 255-303
2 Radioactivity Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 305-361
3 Radiation interaction with matter Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:34-38
4 Radiation dose and units Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:41-52
5 Biological effects of radiation Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 557-589
6 Detectors and Dosimetry
7 Midterm exam Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:73-76
8 Tools required for protection from radiation Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 367-424
9 Methods for protection from radiation in radiology, personal safety precautions for radiation workers, radiation detection and measurement, personal dose monitoring Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s: 53-60, 76-80
10 The properties of the design of the Radiology departments, the design specifications of the rooms with ionizing radiation Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:81-96
11 The protection of the patient, the patient's relatives and the environment from radiation
12 The use of radiation and protection from radiation in pregnant women Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:84-85
13 International organizations and authorities related to radiation protection and the applications Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:135-136
14 TAEA Radiation safety legislation (regulations) and other legal regulations Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:136-149
15 General discussion
16 Final exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks 1-Mustafa Demir, Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma, İstanbul, 2013 2- Course slides
Suggested Readings/Materials 1- Ahmet Kumaş, Radyasyon Sağlığı ve Güvenliği, Palme Yayınları, 2000 2-Türkiye Atom Enerjisi Kurumu Radyasyon Kazalarında Önlemler 3-Ahmet Kumaş, Radyasyon Fiziği ve Tıbbi Uygulamaları, Palme Yayınları, 2000 4-Güneş Tanır, Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme Yayınevi, 2013

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
1
10
10
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
6
6
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
6
6
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
12
12
Final Exam
1
18
18
    Total
100

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

X
12

To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules

X
13

To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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