Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
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3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Health, safety and management of biological materials - RADIOPROTEZIONE (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S000359
Teacher
Credits
1
Also offered in courses:
- Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Hygiene and Occupational medicine - RADIOPROTEZIONE of the course Bachelor's degree in Cardiocirculatory Physiopathology and Cardiovascular Perfusion Techniques
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/36 - IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY
Period
2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 9, 2023 al Sep 30, 2023.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Program
Notions of physics
Ionising and non-ionising radiation
Sizes and units of measurement
Elements of dosimetry.
Definition of dosimetric quantities: absorbed dose, dose equivalent, effective dose. Dose limits for workers and population.
Elements of radiobiology. Radiation-matter interaction. Stochastic effects and deterministic effects.
Natural radioactivity: Radioactive decay. Law of radioactive decay. Alpha, beta decay
and range. Environmental exposure risk from Radon.
Artificial sources: X-rays, radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic use.
Medical use of ionizing radiation.
Applications in radiodiagnostics: traditional radiodiagnostics and CT.
Applications in radiotherapy: radiotherapy with external beams, brachytherapy.
Applications in nuclear medicine: use of radioisotopes for imaging and metabolic radiotherapy.
Radiation protection.
Reference regulatory framework. Principles of justification and optimization in the use of ionizing radiation. Employer's and worker's compliance with radiation protection. Ionising radiation protection devices. Instruments and techniques for dose measurement.
Radiation protection issues for Women and Pediatrics.
Non-ionising radiation (NIR).
Physical aspects of NIR. Medical applications.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
frontal lessons
Learning assessment procedures
written, with multiple choice quizzes and open questions with short answers
Evaluation criteria
knowledge of the fundamental concepts
Exam language
italiano
