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

Autumn 2025

Materials

Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Lecture
Tutorials
Group/individual assignment

Employer connections

n/a

Exam schedules

Radiation legislation exam 22.12.2025 at 9-10:30
1st retake exam 23.12 at 9-10:30
2nd retake exam 7.1 at 13-14:30

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

n/a

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.

Instructional and task-directed lessons in radiation legislation are mandatory.
Learning assignments (6) are done in small groups. Learning tasks and
The processing of responses to them takes place during teaching hours. At the end of each lesson, students are given a learning task to work on independently, in a small group.

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

Radiology lectures (approved/rejected) active presence in lectures
Radiation legislation: learning tasks (approved/rejected), exam (H-5)
Radiation Biology: approved/rejected (Accepted performance includes giving a presentation)
Individual dose calculation task (approved/rejected)
Peer review (approved/rejected)
Dose calculations summary seminar (approved/rejected)

Qualifications

Basics of Medical Physics and Mathematics 5 ECTS