ONCOL 243 - Safety in Radiation Therapy

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-1)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Introduction of the fundamental concepts in radiation protection and safety for the patient, self, and general public associated with radiotherapy and imaging practices. Topics include: general principles and practices of working safely with ionizing radiation and imaging systems in a healthcare environment, basic radiation shielding considerations and facility design, monitoring and measurement of radiation for protection purposes, and relevant regulatory agencies and associated standards.