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
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
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
- The last two classes are dedicated to students' oral presentations (see the presentation preparation guidelines below)
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
Further information:
The course will be given face-to-face.
Course materials and 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
Further 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@uliege.be
TEL: 04 323 4362