Introduction
In this topic the learner is introduced to principles of radiation protection as well as shielding, occupational exposure, medical exposure and accidents and emergencies in radiotherapy.
Learning outcomes: To demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety, protection, policies and procedures in radiotherapy. To demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy risks, errors and incidents.
Learning material and test your knowledge: Principles of Radiation Protection
This 19:46 min video introduces the learner to principles of radiation protection.
Please use full screen mode to watch the presentation. If the speed of the presentation is too fast, press stop to read through the text and play to continue the presentation.
What did you learn? Test how well you learnt the topic principles of radiation protection with the test below.
Learning material: Shielding and Occupational Exposure in Radiotherapy
This prezi presentation (audio included) introduces the learner to shielding and occupational exposure in radiotherapy: Shielding and Occupational Exposure in Radiotherapy. Please click on the link and navigate inside Prezi presentation by using arrows below the presentation to proceed logically.
Learning material and test your knowledge: Medical exposure
This 9:46 min video introduces the learner to medical exposure in radiotherapy.
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Learning material and test your knowledge: Accidents and incidents in Radiation Therapy
This 36:21 min video introduces the learner to accidents and incidents in radiotherapy.
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Mandatory Reading
The exam also includes questions from this material. Please read the articles and other written material. It takes about 1 hour for you to read through the material.
Try to answer these questions while reading:
- What is meant by ICRP System of Radiation Protection?
- What are the three fundamental principles in the system and what do they mean?