Physics fundamental problems in relation with medical x-ray diagnosis, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

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Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

Introduction to Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and the role of the physicist;
Summary of the different components of classical X-ray systems;
Example: QA of dental equipment;
Example: QA of CT scanners;
Theory and practical aspects of MTF, NEQ and DQE;
Components of fluoroscopic systems and QA of fluoroscopy systems;
Introduction to (breast cancer) screening activities;
Requirements to high quality mammography screening;
Content of 'The European Guidelines for breast cancer screening (overall program)';
QA of digital mammography, including daily quality control procedures;
New breast imaging modalities.

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Course on the main instruments and techniques used in nuclear medicine.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

Course dealing with the methods involved in internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceuticla compounds used in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

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Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

- Understand the role and the practical challenges associated with QA of radiological equipment
- Understand the structure of a basic test protocol
- Understand the role and need of common tests in a QA protocol
- Understand and interpret the Belgian protocols for  dental imaging
- Understand and interpret the Belgian protocols for  CT imaging
- Understand and interpret the European Guidelines for Quality assurance in breast cancer screening and diagnosis
- Understand limitations of current X-ray technology and in which directions new developments should go. Casus: digital mammography

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

See french version

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

See french version.

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

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Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

Course on X-ray technology used in radiology.

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Courses "PHYS0952: Fundamental problems in physics related to radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine - medical imaging" of master in physics or equivalent courses.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

Fundamentals in nuclear physics and in radiobiology.

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

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Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

- The major part of the course consists of theoretical aspects of Quality Assurance in radiology
- The main protocols for QA in radiology in Belgium are read together and commented during the course. This includes in particular the European Guidelines for QA during breast cancer screening and diagnosis,   ...
- Where possible and relevant, practical exercises are worked out with the students for better familiarization with specific aspects. This includes: the use of software tools for generating X-ray spectra, tools for patient dosimetry in radiology (CT-expo and PCXMC), ...
- Other tasks are occasionally formulated around specific (hot) topics, like making a summary of a paper discussing risks and detriment from X-rays in radiology.

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Theoretical course illustrated by practical cases.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

See french version.

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

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Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

- Theoretical aspects are taught by means of powerpoint files that are then made available to the students. The powerpoint files contain a large amount of pictures for better illustration purposes
- Software tools are illustrated to the students; by means of homework (selected exercises) their practical experience with some of the tools is tested
- The students prepare a 10min seminar to be presented to the class mates on a specific (non technical)  chapter  of the European Guidelines for breast cancer screening and diagnosis

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Face-to-face.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

See french version.

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

See french version.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

See french version.

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

n.a.

Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

- The European RP162 document on 'Radiation Criteria for Acceptability of Medical Radiological Equipment used in Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy'
- The decrees of the FANC regarding the test protocols for X-ray equipment
- The protocols (or their drafts) of the Belgian Hospital Physicists Association part QA in dental imaging, fluoroscopy systems and CT
- The European Guidelines for breast cancer screening and diagnosis

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Slides or text documents are downloadable or distributed to the students by the teachers.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

For the theory text downloadable from "Course materials".
More can be found in the following textbooks
- Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry, M.G. Stabin, Springer, 2008;
- Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine, S. Mattsson and C. Hoeschen editors, Springer, 2013.
 

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

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Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

- During the semester, homework and seminars are being evaluated; 5 points from 20 can be obtained with homework.
- At the end of the course, there is a written, closed book exam.
- It is tested whether the students achieved the learning outcomes. The examination tests whether the student has familiarized himself with the theory. An important aspect is however in how far the student can also cope with typical problems that one would encounter during QA tests in the field. This is tested via case descriptions.

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- Remote

oral exam AND written work

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

See the french version.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

See french version.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

None.

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

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Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

There is usually a small group of students. We strive for maximal interaction between teacher and students.

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Lectures on activimeters and gamma-cameras by Alain SERET, on positron emission tomography by Claire BERNARD and on clinical applications of nuclear medicine by Roland HUSTINX.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

Self learning should be performed by November, 1. Face-to-face discussion will occur within the two following weeks. Practical works are with Mrs C. Bernard and Mr C. Mercier at CHU. Dates are choosen by Mrs Bernard and Mr Mercier.

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

Véronique BAART e-mail: veronique.baart@chuliege.be   Luca PELLEGRI Office phone: 064/277618 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) e-mail: lpellegr@chu-tivoli.be

Special applications and techniques in radiodiagnostic (English)

Hilde Bosmans
016 34 37 51
hilde.bosmans@uz.kuleuven.ac.be

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

Claire BERNARD - Tel : +32 4 284 46 88 - E-mail : c.bernard@chuliege.be Médecine Nucléaire, CHU Liège, B35, Quartier Hôpital, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège - BELGIUM.
Roland HUSTINX - Tel : +32 4 366 7200 - E-mail : rhustinx@chuliege.be Médecine Nucléaire, CHU Liège, B35, Quartier Hôpital, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège - BELGIUM.
Alain SERET - Phone: +32-4-3663705 - E-mail: aseret@uliege.be Université de Liège - Institute of Physics B5a Quartier Agora - Allée du Six Aout 19 - Sart Tilman - 4000 Liège - BELGIUM.

Internal dosimetry of radiopharmaceutical compounds

Alain SERET - Phone: +32-4-3663705 - E-mail: aseret@uliege.be
Université de Liège - Institute of Physics B5a Quartier Agora - Allée du Six Aout 19 - Sart Tilman - 4000 Liège - BELGIUM.

Special applications and techniques in radiotherapy

QA in radiotherapy, second part
Topic on the QA of radiotherapy machines

QA in radiotherapy, first part
Topic on QA on the radiotherapy machines

Portal imagers
powerpoint file on portal imager topic

3D / IMRT planification
Topic on the 3D / IMRT planification

Rapidarc
Course on VMAT / RapidArc topic

Brain SRS/SRT
Topic on stereotractic treatment of brain

Special applications and techniques in nuclear medicine

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