Vocatıonal School
Medıcal Imagıng Technıques

Course Information

RADIATION SAFETY AND PROTECTION
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
TGT102 Spring 2 0 2 2

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Lec. Harika TOPAL ÖNAL
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The biological effects of radiation are to acquire knowledge, skills and responsibility about the basic principles of radiation protection
Contents of the Course Structure of Radiology Department, Radiation Safety, Legal Regulations Related to Radiation Safety, Duties and Responsibilities in Emergency Situations

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Define radiation physics, radiation doses and units
2 Explains the early, late, and genetic effects of radiation
3 Defines radiation safety and radiation protection rules.
4 They disclose legal regulations related to Radiation Safety.
5 Takes necessary measures and applies them in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Definition and Properties of Radiation Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
2 Radiation Doses and Units Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
3 Effects of ionizing radiation on human body Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
4 Molecular And Cellular Radiobiology Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
5 Early Effects of Radiation Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
6 Late Effects of Radiation, Epidemiological Studies Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
7 Fundamental Principles in Radiation Protection Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
8 Midterm written examination
9 Radiation Protection of Hospital Staff Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
10 TAEK Radiation Safety Legislation Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
11 Other Legal Legislation on Radiation Safety Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
12 Structure of Radiation Safety Committees Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
13 Other Legal Legislation on Radiation Safety Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
14 Implementation and Implementation of Emergency Plans Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
15 Design Features of Radiology Departments Design Features of Ionized Radiation Chambers Presentation, Discussion, question-answer
16 Final Exam Written Examination

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Lecture notes

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Define radiation physics, radiation doses and units 4 1͵2
2 Explains the early, late, and genetic effects of radiation 5 1͵2
3 Defines radiation safety and radiation protection rules. 6 1͵2
4 They disclose legal regulations related to Radiation Safety. 3 1͵2
5 Takes necessary measures and applies them in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules. 4 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 2 28
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 0 0 0
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 3 5 15
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 2 3 6
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 2 2 4
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 4 4
16 Final Exam 2 1 2
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