1st Specialization in Oncology

Radioprotection in radiotherapy

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ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)25
Teaching staffHUMBLET, Chantal
Koch, Michel
MALCHAIR, Françoise
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_SONCO0025/1
Prerequisite
Aims and Objectives

To review to the various techniques of medical imaging

Description

1st part :physics and quality control

  • Radiotherapy, simulation
  • X-rays imaging
  • Quality control of machines and treatments
  • Dosimetric units of ionising radiations

2nd part: legislation and protection against radiation

  • Definition and legal framework of radioprotection
  • Basic principles of radioprotection
  • Radioprotection measures towards the patient and the nurse
Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

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