RAD 220 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

1. Introduction to basic cellular biology and types of ionizing radiation
2. Radiation Energy Transfer
3. Radiation effects
4. Radiosensitivity and response
5. Radiation protection programs
6. Units, detection, and measurement
7. Surveys, regulatory/advisory agencies
8. Personnel monitoring
9. Application of radiation protection in construction design
10. Patient protection

1. Describe principles of cellular biology. (1)
2. Discriminate between direct and indirect ionizing radiation. (2)
3. Describe radiation induced chemical reactions and potential biologic damage. (2)
4. Describe physical, chemical and biologic factors influencing cell and tissue response. (3)
5. Explain factors influencing radiosensitivity of least and most radiosensitive cells. (4)
6. Interpret dose response curves for dose levels and the degree of biologic response. (4)
7. Identify specific diseases associated with somatic and genetic radiation effects. (4)
8. Discuss embryo and fetal effects of radiation exposure, radiation-induced malignancies and acute radiation syndromes. (4)
9. Explain the objectives of a radiation safety program which include the ALARA concept, occupational exposure limits, personnel monitoring devices and dosimetry reports. (5)
10. Define radiation and radioactivity units of measurement. (6)
11. Identify effective dose limits (EDL) for occupational and non-occupational radiation exposure. (6,8)
12. Identify dose equivalent limits for the embryo and fetus in occupationally exposed women. (6,8)
13. Explain the functions of performance standards, surveys, regulations, regulatory and advisory agencies related to radiation protection. (7)
14. Explain the requirements, methods, types, and records of personnel monitoring. (8)
15. Describe the application and regulations of radiation protection principles including calculations of exposure with varying time, distance and shielding. (9)
16. Explain the operation of various x-ray and ancillary equipment with regard to radiation safety. (10)
17. Describe the potential radiation safety consequences of equipment failure. (10)