RADIATION SECURITY AND PROTECTION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TGP104	RADIATION SECURITY AND PROTECTION	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer BAŞAK GÖKSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Biological effects of radiation, radiation protection information about basic principles, to gain skill and responsibility.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Radiation risk calculations used in radiation measurement devices, radiation devices, risk calculation, collection and render harmless radioactive sources, shielding, and the fetus account legal status of radiation protection.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Structure of the Department of Radiology Discrimination
Ensure the safety of radiation
Understanding the legal regulations regarding Radiation Safety
Take charge of in Emergency

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Historical development of the Radiation Protection	Lecture & question and answer
2	Literature review, individual research.	The units used to measure radiation	Lecture & question and answer
3	Literature review, individual research.	Radiation exposure risk account	Lecture & question and answer
4	Literature review, individual research.	Measuring devices used for radiation protection	Lecture & question and answer
5	Literature review, individual research.	Radiation accidents and biological dosimetry	Lecture & question and answer
6	Literature review, individual research.	Collection and render harmless radioactive sources	Lecture & question and answer
7	Literature review, individual research.	Shielding in Radiology and nuclear medicine devices	Lecture & question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research.	Radiation shielding calculations devices	Lecture & question and answer
10	Literature review, individual research.	Problems about radiation shielding calculations devices - 1	Lecture & question and answer
11	Literature review, individual research.	Problems about radiation shielding calculations devices - 2	Lecture & question and answer
12	Literature review, individual research.	Radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy doses of fetus	Lecture & question and answer
13	Literature review, individual research.	Legal status of radiation protection in Turkey	Lecture & question and answer
14	Literature review, individual research.	Take charge of in Emergency	Lecture & question and answer
15	Literature review, individual research.	General Review	Lecture & question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Master human body systems and fundamental structure and anatomy.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish between the results of different imaging anatomical structures.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The aim is train qualified technique staff who is able to use knowledge and communication skills, to apply developing technology in related field, to synthesize knowledge, to coordinate easily with radiologists and other health staff who can use eye and hand coordination easily, to detect the problems and search solutions immediately.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	General physics and chemistry to explain the concept.					4
2	Competence in computer skills.					4
3	Competence in taking medical history, preparing patient files etc. in one's field of medicine.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The qualified technique personnel who are able to work in all the sub-branches of radioagnostic fileds, to coordinate easily with radiologists and other health staff, to become a team member against problems by collecting data and reaching a result and to fulfil the missions independently.						5
2	Radiology units within health care institutions related tools, equipment and techniques deemed necessary by the physician to make shots, and analyze the data obtained.						5
3	The use the basic level knowledge and skills in the relevant field, interpret and evaluate data and indentify and solve potential problems.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Brings the consciousness of life-long learning, determines learning needs, paves way to knowledge sources.						5
2	Develops the fundatemtal field knowledge and skills in a critical level.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aim is to be able to use knowledge and communication skills, to have to technical supply in order to use the developing technology in field, to have the ability to synthesize knowledge, to use eye and hand coordination easily.					4
2	Competence in realizing team effort.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aim is to be able to have the fundamental Professional competence in radioagnostic; to be capable and to take responsility; to obey the rules ot protect human health.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	76