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

Info via Zoom ti 1.4.2025 16-17
Seminar
28.4.25 16-17:30 Zoom
29.4.2025 16-17:30 Zoom
5.5.2025 16-17:30 Zoom

Materials

In Moodle

Teaching methods

Online
Seminars
Examniation

Student workload

5x27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Authorization as a radiation safety officer (SSA) is added to the exam grade

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