VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Imaging TechniquesCourse Name |
Radiation Safety and Protection From Radiation
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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TGT 104
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Spring
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3
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0
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3
|
5
|
Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
Short Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | Blended | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Lecture / Presentation | |||||
National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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;
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Course Description | Harm of radiation on human health and environment and protection ways. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation | Learning Outcome |
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 |
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 |
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
|
#
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PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 |
To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field |
-
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X
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-
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-
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-
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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 |
-
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X
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-
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-
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-
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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 |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4 |
To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5 |
To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6 |
To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7 |
To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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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 |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9 |
To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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10 |
To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
-
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-
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-
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X
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-
|
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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 |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12 |
To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules |
-
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-
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-
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-
|
X
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13 |
To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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