Duration
Radioprotection: hygiene problems : 15h Th
Radioprotection techniques : 15h Th
Medical imaging techniques including radioprotection : 150h Th
Number of credits
| Advanced Master in X-Ray Diagnostics | 17 crédits |
Lecturer
Radioprotection: hygiene problems : Nadia Withofs
Radioprotection techniques : Véra Pirlet
Medical imaging techniques including radioprotection : Collégialité
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
- Overview of the effects of ionizing radiation
- Overview of sources of ionizing radiation exposure
- Presentation of the specific case of medical exposure and the effects of low doses of ionizing radiation
- Presentation of the principles aiming at reducing exposure to ionizing radiation, reducing the risk of health effects
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
- Understanding the effects of ionizing radiation
- Being able to implement principles of radiation protection
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
None. The first session is dedicated to a refresher course summarizing the elements of nuclear physics and radiation biology that are necessary to understand this course.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
Seminar course
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The course will be given face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
Course slides will be made available to students
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
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Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
Prof Dr Nadia Withofs
email: nwithofs@chuliege.be
TEL: 04 323 4362