Ders Detayları
| Code | Name | Type | Year | Semester | ECTS |
| 621001102017 | Radiation Safety and Radiation Protection | Zorunlu | 1 | 2 | 3.00 |
Objectives of the Course
By this lesson it is aimed the students to learn and to put in the action of theprinciples of protection personel, patients and the society.from andstopping the influences of the radiation produced by the diagnosticdevices.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Defines the concept of radiation |
| 2 | According to the structure and energy of radiation on biological systems define the effects |
| 3 | Uses radiation measurement systems |
| 4 | Explains the legal regulations about radiation safety |
| 5 | Apply basic protection principles from radiation |
Mode of Delivery
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
1-What is radiation ?,types of radiation,basic principles of protection fromthe radiation.2-The factors that effects the biological influenses of radiation.3-The probable symptoms can be seen on organisms in short and longterms.4-The influences of radiation on organisms.5-Radiation doses and units6-Measuring radiation and dosimeters.7-Self protection of the personnel from radiation.8-The precautions for protecting the patients from radiation.9-The precautions to conserve and eliminate the radioactive waste10-Planning the radiology rooms.11-General rules to be obeyed in radiology labs.12-General legel regulations on radiation security.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| 1 | General terms:a)What is radiation?b)What are the types of radiation?c)Basic principles of protection from radiation. |
| 2 | Factors of biological effects of radiation:a)The sensity of the part of the body.b)The type of the radiation.c)The amount of the radiation.d)The duration of exposure.e)The way of exposure. |
| 3 | The symptoms:a)Early (short term).b)Late (long term). |
| 4 | The influences of radiation on organism:a)Influences on cells.b)Influences on genital sistem and intrauretinlife.c)Influences on blood and blood producing partsof the body.d)Influences on secretion system of the body.e) Influences on other tissues and parts of thebody. |
| 5 | The radiation doses and units |
| 6 | Measuring radiation and dosimeters:a)Gas dosimeters,b)Other types |
| 7 | Midterm exam week |
| 8 | Midterm exam week |
| 9 | Personel’s self protection from radiation:a)Self protection precautions of the personelfrom radiation.b)The limits of doses and regulations |
| 10 | Precautions to protect the patiens fromradiation:a)Precautions fort he protect the patients.b)Precautions fort he patients who may be orknown to be pregnant.c)Precautions for genital sistems.d)Precautions for the public. |
| 11 | Precautions to conserve and eliminate theradioactive waste. |
| 12 | Planning radiology labs:a)Physical conditions.b)Decoration and equipment. |
| 13 | General rules to be obeyed in radiology labs. |
| 14 | General legal regulations related with security ofradiation:a)TAEK’s regulations.b)The construction of “the commities of radiationsecurity”. |
| 15 | Final exam week |
| 16 | Final exam week |
Recommended or Required Reading
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 |
| Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 60 |
| 100 |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Count | WORKLOAD (hours) | TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ara Sınav | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Sınav | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Derse Katılım | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| 12 | 2 | 24 | |
| Soru-Yanıt | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Ara Sınav İçin Bireysel Çalışma | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Sınavı içiin Bireysel Çalışma | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 90 |