Radiochemistry and Radiation Shielding (1cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
-know the nature and characteristics of ionising radiation and the biological effects of radiation
-know the radiation legislation concerning nuclear medicine and radiation safety instructions so well that they are able to implement radiation protection when working in nuclear medicine departments
-know the most common nuclear medicine examinations
-know nuclear medicines and the calculation of nuclear medicine doses

Course contents
-ionising radiation and its biological effects on tissue
-radiation legislation and radiation safety instructions
-nuclear medicines and calculation of doses
-the most common nuclear medicine examinations and radiation protection in nuclear medicine examinations

Teaching methods
lectures and exercises on calculation of nuclear medicine doses

Assessment methods
Active participation in teaching, graded examination

Required/recommended reading
Latest radiation legislation and radiation safety instructions related to nuclear medicine examinations (specified at the beginning of the course)
Euroopan komissio 1999. Säteilysuojelu 100. Ohjeita syntymättömien ja vastasyntyneiden lasten suojelemiseksi vanhempien altistuessa säteilylle lääketieteellisessä tarkoituksessa
Säteilyturvakeskus 1995. Potilaan suojaaminen isotooppilääketieteessä. Kansainvälisen säteilysuojelutoimikunnan (ICRP) 3. komitean raportti.
Säteilyturvakeskus 2000. Isotooppitutkimusten vertailutasot
Sovijärvi, A., Ahonen, A., Hartiala, J., Länsimies, E., Savolainen, S., Turjanmaa, V. & Vanninen, E. (toim.) 2003. Kliininen fysiologia ja isotooppilääketiede (as applicable)

Prerequisites
-

Name of lecturer
Ms Maire Petäjäjärvi

Year of study
Second academic year

Period
Spring periods 3-4

Language of instruction
Finnish