Duration
The physical foundations of medical radiology, including radiation dosimetry : 45h Th, 30h Pr
Radioprotection: hygiene problems : 15h Th
Radioprotection techniques : 15h Th
Medical imaging techniques including radioprotection : 150h Th
Number of credits
| Specialised master in x-ray diagnostics | 35 crédits |
Lecturer
The physical foundations of medical radiology, including radiation dosimetry : Françoise Malchair
Radioprotection: hygiene problems : Nadia Withofs
Radioprotection techniques : Véra Pirlet
Medical imaging techniques including radioprotection : Collégialité
Coordinator
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
The course will be given live by Lifesize and podcasts will be made available to students
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
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Recommended or required readings
Radioprotection: 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.
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Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Radioprotection: hygiene problems
Prof Dr Nadia Withofs
email: nwithofs@chuliege.be
TEL: 04 284 4362