Radiation Physics and Radiation Protection

Knowledge:
• Physical principles underlying the imaging and radiotherapy techniques, considering the effective, efficient and
safe use of the equipment in professional practice
• Physics of radiation, production and interaction with radiation matter.
• ALARA principle, standards in radiological protection
• Calculation of barriers and radiological protection measures
• Physical principles of ultrasonography
Skills:
• Use of advanced knowledge of Radiation Physics while using the technology involved in medical imaging and
radiotherapy
• Safe, effective and efficient use of radiation and means of protection of professionals and patients
Competences:
• Make Individual decisions and in multidisciplinary environment in matters that involve technical and scientific
knowledge based on Radiation Physics and radiological protection
• Develop the ability to deepen and expand knowledge in radiation physics and radiological protection.

Knowledge:
• Physical principles underlying the imaging and radiotherapy techniques, considering the effective, efficient and
safe use of the equipment in professional practice
• Physics of radiation, production and interaction with radiation matter.
• ALARA principle, standards in radiological protection
• Calculation of barriers and radiological protection measures
• Physical principles of ultrasonography
Skills:
• Use of advanced knowledge of Radiation Physics while using the technology involved in medical imaging and
radiotherapy
• Safe, effective and efficient use of radiation and means of protection of professionals and patients
Competences:
• Make Individual decisions and in multidisciplinary environment in matters that involve technical and scientific
knowledge based on Radiation Physics and radiological protection
• Develop the ability to deepen and expand knowledge in radiation physics and radiological protection.

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