RADT 247 Radiation Biology and Protection

In this course students will develop the skills necessary to protect patients, personnel, and the public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation by applying the ALARA principle. Contents for Radiation Biology and Protection are designed to provide an overview of the principles of radiation interaction with living systems. Radiation biology and effects on molecules, cells, tissues, and the body as a whole are presented. Early and late radiation effects, dose limits, equipment design for radiation protection, and management of radiation dose are also discussed.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MATH 141, RADT 238, and SPCH 110

Corequisite

RADT 246 and RADT 248

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory weekly

Course Objectives

1. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
2. Apply effective dose to enumerate occupational and non-occupational exposure limits and related factors.
3. Describe each of the five x-ray interactions with matter.
4. Explain the importance of Linear Energy Transfer (LET), Radiation Biologic Effectiveness, and Oxygen Enhancement Ratio in understanding the characteristics of ionizing radiation.
5. Explain early, late, nonstochastic, stochastic, somatic, and genetic effects of ionizing radiation.

Course Objectives

1. Apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Radiation Biology and Protection final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

2. Apply effective dose to enumerate occupational and non-occupational exposure limits and related factors.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Radiation Biology and Protection final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

3. Describe each of the five x-ray interactions with matter.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Radiation interaction project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

4. Explain the importance of Linear Energy Transfer (LET), Radiation Biologic Effectiveness, and Oxygen Enhancement Ratio in understanding the characteristics of ionizing radiation.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Radiation Biology and Protection final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

5. Explain early, late, nonstochastic, stochastic, somatic, and genetic effects of ionizing radiation.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Radiation effects project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Project grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.