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Lecturer(s)
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Ptáček Jaroslav, Ing. Ph.D.
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Novák Václav, Ing.
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Karhan Pavel, Mgr.
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Gremlica David, Mgr.
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Course content
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Basic terminology and resources of radiation protection Radiation protection quantities, estimation of radiation risk Principles of radiation protection, quality assurance Practical calculations in radiation protection Patient monitoring and testing of X-ray sets Testing of operational stability of irradiators in radiotherapy
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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The aim is to familiarize students with the general principles of radiation protection including the ALARA concept. The main emphasis is placed on protection from radiation in health care.
After finishing the instruction students acquire certain basic skills in protection from the effects of ionizing radiation as well as in assuring quality of radiation procedures. Students are also provided with the general knowledge of the legislation concerning radiation protection.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
100% attendance in seminars and practicals.
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Recommended literature
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Bushberg J.T. (2012). The essential physics of medical imaging. Philadelphia.
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Hušák, V. a kol. (2009). Radiační ochrana pro radiologické asistenty. UP Olomouc.
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Cherry S.R.;Sorenson J.A.;Phelps M.E. (2012). Physis in nuclear medicine. Phladelphia.
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Kalender W.A. (2011). Computed tomography:fundamentals, system technology, image quality, applications. Erlangen.
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Klener V. et al.:. (2000). Principy a praxe radiační ochrany.. AZIN Praha.
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Mahesh M. (2009). CT physics: the basics of multi-detector physics. Philadelphia.
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Seeram E. (2011). Digital radiography an introduction. Delmar Cengage Learning.
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Ullmann V. http://astronuklfyzika.cz/RadiacniOchrana.htm.
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