| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | ISG-23-118 | | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| In this course, it is aimed to know the harmful effects of the radiation produced by the devices used for diagnosis and treatment in hospitals, to the hospital staff and the patient, and to learn the principles of radiation protection in order to prevent or minimize these damages and to apply them in their lives. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr Üyesi Halide KÖKLÜ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | • Takes and implements necessary precautions in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules.
• Explains the legal regulations related to Radiation Safety.
• Defines radiation safety and radiation protection rules.
• Explains the early, late and genetic effects of radiation.
• Defines radiation physics, radiation doses and units.
• Explains dose measurement methods. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| - |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| • To understand the basic rules of radiation protection in radiology departments
• To learn the working principle of X-rays and X-ray tube
• To learn about the problems that may arise in the radiation unit
• Applying radiation dose units
• To take protective measures from radiation
• To understand the legal regulations related to radiation safety of hospital staff |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Definition of radiation and related concepts | | | | 2 | Radiation types and sources | | | | 3 | X-ray generation and X-ray tube working principle | | | | 4 | Risks and evaluation in interventional radiology | | | | 5 | Radiation safety in operating room units | | | | 6 | Medical and Legal Problems That May Occur in the Case of Radiology Technicians and Technicians Applying Contrast Substance | | | | 7 | Radiation Dose Units and Radiation Measurement | | | | 8 | Radiation Awareness of Radiation Unit Employees | | | | 9 | Shielding | | | | 10 | Radiation safety for the radiology department | | | | 11 | Devices and methods used for radiation protection | | | | 12 | Radiation protective equipment | | | | 13 | Sensitometric and Densitometric Devices in Quality Control Processes in Radiology Departments | | | | 14 | TAEK Radiation Safety Legislation and other legal regulations | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| • Radiation Health and Safety, Ahmet Fabric, Ankara, October,2009, Palme Publishing
• Physics of Radiation and Radiation Protection, Palme publishing house, 2013.
• Radiologic Science For Technologist: Physic, Biology and Protection Four Edition, Stewart C. Bushong |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Seminar | 1 | 50 | | Oral Examination | 1 | 30 | | Homework | 1 | 20 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Attending Lectures | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Practice | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Discussion | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Question-Answer | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Team/Group Work | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Case Study | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Brain Storming | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Report Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Criticising Paper | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Self Study | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Reading | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Oral Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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