Safe usage of medical radiation (5 cr)

Objective

The students
* know the basics of radiation biology and apply the knowledge base to their activities
* are familiar with the key legislation governing the use of medical radiation and know how to apply this knowledge base
in their work
* understand their responsibility in ensuring radiation safety
* understand the radiology of the lungs and bones
* are able to apply evidence-based data
* are able to choose the correct patient dose in plain imaging examination

Content

The effects of radiation and their identification
Stochastic and deterministic effects of radiation
Radiation risk assessment and communication
Key legislation governing the use of medical radiation
Radiation safety in the workplace
Optimised use of radiation
Determination, evaluation and analysis of patient doses
Radiology I (lung and skeleton)

Location and time

Spring 2024

Materials

Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lecture
Tutorials
Group/individual assignment

Employer connections

n/a

Exam schedules

n/a

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours students works

Content scheduling

15 credits= Theory studies 6 credits and 9 credits clinical training

Further information

Precence at the radiologist's lectures mandatory.

Patient dose calculation is carried out during the clinical practice
There is also a short lecture kit for statistics mathematics besides the dose calculation lecture
Presence in Dose calculation instruction and summary session are mandatory. Compulsory attendance is required.
Presence in seminars is mandatory.
The results of the yield calculation are reported to a trainee site that can use the information for their own quality assurance

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria
0–5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced and expert level are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Seminar
Peer evaluation
Dose calculation task
Exam
Lectures of radiologia 1

Qualifications

Prior competence
Professionalism among radiographers 15 ECTS