Medical Imaging Techniques Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM111

Course Name:

Radiation Safety and Radiation Protection

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. GÜLCİHAN CÖDEL

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Gulcihan CODEL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To learn about the historical development of radiation in medicine and to learn the basic principles of radiation protection.

Course Content:

Definition and Types of Radiation, Radioactivity, Radiation Units and Radiation Measurement Methods, Fundamental Principles of Radiation Protection, Biological Effects of Radiation, Systems Used in Radiation Protection, Dose Limitations, Pregnancy and Radiation, Roles and Responsibilities of RGK in Hospitals, All Radiation-Radiology in Radiotherapy Body and Organ Dose Limitations, Legal Regulations Regarding Radioactive Waste, Legal Obligations in Radiation Accidents, Emergency Procedures; includes topics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to evaluate the historical development of radiation.
2) Explain the sources of radiation.
3) Define the biological effects of radiation
4) Describes radiation protection methods in radiation areas.
5) Know the dose limits and their follow-up in radiation, master the methods of reducing radiation effects.
6) Defines the radiation-operated units, explains the methods to be examined in the event of an accident.
7) Explains the basic principle of radiation, shielding.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Radiation Definition and Types	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
2)	Radioactivity	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
3)	Radiation Units	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
4)	Basic Principles of Radiation Protection	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
5)	Biological Effects of Radiation	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
6)	Systems Used in Radiation Protection	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
7)	Midterm	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
8)	Dose Limitations	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
9)	Protection of the Environment from Radiation	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
10)	Radiation Working Units	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
11)	Radiation Safety Regulations	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
12)	Legal Obligations in Radiation Accidents	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
13)	Emergency Procedures	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine
14)	Final	Lecture notes of the lecturer. Radiation and Protection in Medicine

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Radiation and Protection in Medicine Radiation Safety and Radiation Protection
References:	Tıpta Radyasyon ve Korunma Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques.	3
2) Apply radiation safety and radiation protection rules. It takes necessary measures to protect itself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation.		3	3	3
3) Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices.	1
4) Has knowledge about occupational health and safety.
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.			2
6) Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals.
7) Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed.
8) Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively.	2	2
9) Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences.
10) Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field.
11) Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
12) Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
13) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.					3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques.	3
2)	Apply radiation safety and radiation protection rules. It takes necessary measures to protect itself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation.	3
3)	Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices.	3
4)	Has knowledge about occupational health and safety.	1
5)	In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.	1
6)	Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals.	3
7)	Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed.	3
8)	Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively.	3
9)	Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences.	1
10)	Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field.	3
11)	Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.	1
12)	Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	1
13)	Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	15	75
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	6
Total Workload		110