Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiation Safety
Course Code: VCR528
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 1
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about to be protected patients and personnels from detrimental effects of radiaton, harmfull effects of radiation

Course Content

effects of radiation, protection principles, the requirements for protection, safer way to take radiographs

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Knows the harmful effects of radiation.
2.2. Know the methods and equipment used for radiation protection
3.3. Can take precautions to protect himself, patients and the others while using the X-ray from radiation
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Güzel, N., Yavru, N. Veteriner Genel radyoloji, Selçuk Ü. Vet. Fak. Yayınları, Konya 1997.
2.2. Thrall DE. Getting beter radiographs more safely: 15 Pearls in 15 Minutes. İnternational Veterinary İnformation Servis. 2006.
3.3. Annals of the ICRP. Radiological protection in fluoroscopically guided procedures performed outside the imaging departement, 18 Mayıs 2011.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Features of X-rays and gamma rays
Week 2 - Theoretical
Somatic effects of X-rays and gamma rays
Week 3 - Theoretical
Genetic effects of X-rays and gamma rays
Week 4 - Theoretical
The protection of employees and the common aspects of the patient
Week 5 - Theoretical
Secondary radiation monitoring
Week 6 - Theoretical
X-ray machine accessories-1
Week 7 - Theoretical
X-ray machine accessories-2
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam, And the use of X-ray dosimeters
Week 9 - Theoretical
The acute effects of radiation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Effects of chronic radiation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Proper use of x-ray accessories
Week 12 - Theoretical
Selection of the appropriate dose and position
Week 13 - Theoretical
Clinical Case Study
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment1112
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)22
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
1
3
1
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026