Study Guide

Objective

Students can
- define and apply the concepts and principles of radiation protection in native X-ray, dental care and animal imaging.
- identifying, evaluating and minimising the risks of using radiation and preparing and responsible for radiation safety incidents
- justify their decisions on the basis of existing laws and regulations in nativity, dental and animal x-ray operations, and implement and monitor radiation protection arrangements in their area of ​​expertise, including radiation protection for workers and the public,
- to guide the safe use of radiation, in the introduction of new methods and its optimisation, in quality assurance and to contribute to the development of a good safety culture regarding radiation in collaboration with the radiation safety expert

Content

1. Introduction to radiation physics for native, dental, and animal X-rays
2. Measurement techniques and calculation methods in native x-ray, dental and animal x-ray
- Methods for determining patient dose (ESAK, KAP, MGD, effective dose)
- Radiation scattering at native x-ray, dental and animal x-ray
- The role of delimitation and tube voltage for scattered radiation
- Radiation dosimeter
- Radiation protection design (HVL, material)
3. Radiation protection in native x-ray, dental and animal x-ray
- Radiation Biology
- Legislation and international recommendations
- Radiation safety in the workplace
- Radiation safety deviations
- Safety culture, radiation protection training and quality assurance
4. Requirements, purchases and maintenance of X-ray equipment for native, dental and animal X-rays

Location and time

25.8-20.11.2023

Materials

Information will be found at the Moodle page

Teaching methods

On-line,
Seminaries
Written examination

Exam schedules

31.10.2023
7.11.2023
4.11.2023

Student workload

5 x 27h

Further information

The course is national, participants from all radiography educations in Finland.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
The student has superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading) 

Assessment criteria for written work 
The student has followed instructions for the written task. The student shows limited substance knowledge and are not familiar nor knowledge about other students' written work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate views 

Assessment criteria for written work 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited. Shows insufficient knowledge about other students' written work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student shows in-depth knowledge and maturity in the subject 

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance. Shows good knowledge in the other participants' written work, ask relevant questions and have capacity to lead a seminar discussion. The written work and the possible opponentship shows excellent knowledge (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Qualifications

The student has completed all diagnostic and therapeutic radiography courses with approved results

Further information

Collaboration with radiographer educations at OAMK, Metropolia, TAMK, Turku AMK and Savonia