Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiation Security
Course Code: OHS509
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to know the harmful effects of radiation produced by the devices used for diagnostic purposes on the patient, the employee and the society and to learn the principles of radiation protection in order to prevent or minimize these damages.

Course Content

Radiation, radiation safety, human effects, radiation protection

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognize radiation and its hazards.
2. Learn radiation protection methods.
3.Learn radiation measurement techniques
4. Learns radiation protection methods of patients and their relatives
5. Learns international organizations
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Radiation protection principles
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biological effects of radiation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Radiation Dose and Units
Week 4 - Theoretical
To know the design features of radiology departments Design features of rooms using ionized radiation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Detectors and Dosimetry
Week 6 - Theoretical
Personal Protective Measures
Week 7 - Theoretical
Radiation Detection and Measurement
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Radiation protection of patient, patient and environment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Radiation protection methods in radiology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Radiation use and radiation protection in pregnant women
Week 12 - Theoretical
international organizations and authorities
Week 13 - Theoretical
TAEK Radiation Safety Legislation
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Reading410040
Individual Work115015
Midterm Examination115015
Final Examination118018
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-3
3
5
4
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026