09127 - Radioprotection

Academic Year 2024/2025

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Ravenna
  • Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 5708)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student knows the physical bases of radiological, radiotherapeutic and nuclear medicine techniques, with particular attention to risk assessment and limitation for operators and patients.

Course contents

Imaging diagnostics (Radiology, NMR, Ultrasound).

Nuclear Medicine (Radioisotopic Imaging).

Radiotherapy.

Dosimetry and Radiation Protection.

Readings/Bibliography

Slides provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons.

Assessment methods

The assessment of learning is conducted through a written test that includes multiple-choice questions with 4/5 alternative answers or open-ended questions on topics related to the course objectives. The grade will be based on the correct answers and will range from 0 to 30 cum laude. A passing grade is achieved with a score of 18 or higher. The use of a regular scientific calculator is allowed, but not books, handouts, notes, or the internet.

Teaching tools

Slides provided by the teacher.

Links to further information

https://filippopiccinini.it/joomla/men-teachings

Office hours

See the website of Filippo Piccinini