2020-2021 / MCMN2015-1

Radioprotection

Hygiene problems

Radioprotection techniques and complements

Radioprotection techniques and legislation

Duration

Hygiene problems : 15h Th
Radioprotection techniques and complements : 15h Th, 10h Pr
Radioprotection techniques and legislation : 5h Th

Number of credits

 Specialised master in nuclear medicine6 crédits 

Lecturer

Hygiene problems : Nadia Withofs
Radioprotection techniques and complements : Véra Pirlet
Radioprotection techniques and legislation : Véra Pirlet

Coordinator

Roland Hustinx

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

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

Hygiene problems

  • Understanding the effects of ionizing radiation
  • Being able to implement principles of radiation protection

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

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

Hygiene problems

Seminar course

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Hygiene problems

The course will be given live by Lifesize and podcasts will be made available to students

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Hygiene problems

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Recommended or required readings

Hygiene problems

Course slides will be made available to students

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Hygiene problems

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Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

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