Safe usage of medical radiation (5 ECTS)

Objective

Objectives:
knows the basics of radiation biology
is able to choose the correct patient dose in plain imaging examinations
knows how to inform the patient about the radiation dose in a radiological examination
is familiar with the key legislation governing the use of medical radiation and can justify their actions based on the legislation
understands their professional responsibility in ensuring radiation safety
knows the basics of radiology in plain imaging examinations of the lungs and bones

Content

Radiation biology
Legislation of radiation safety
Patient doses
Radiology of bones and lung plain x-ray imaging

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lecture
Tutorials
Group/individual assignment

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours students works

Content scheduling

Radiation biology
Legislation of radiation safety
Patient doses
Radiology of bones and lung plain x-ray imaging

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

Students must confirm their attendance for a course implementation by being present when tuition begins or in another manner agreed with the lecturer; for example, by returning the first course assignment. Students who are unable to attend the first teaching session due to illness may also confirm their attendance by informing the lecturer of this in advance

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Seminar
Peer evaluation
Dose calculation task
Exam
Lectures of radiologia

Qualifications

Basics of Medical Physics and Mathematics 5 ECTS