THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING
Course objectives
The student will have fundamental knowledge of the principles of radiation protection and the safety measures necessary to protect themselves, patients and newborns from the risks arising from exposure to ionizing radiation used in diagnostic and therapeutic fields.
Channel 1
LUCIA MANGANARO
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Radioprotection Course Programme
Physics of Radiation
Ionising radiation: definition
X-rays
Electromagnetism, magnetic fields and US
Imaging: examination techniques
Biological effects of radiation
Units of measurement
The concept of threshold dose, effective dose and equivalent dose
Deterministic and stochastic effects
Characteristics of deterministic damage
Classification of biological radiation damage
The use of ionising radiation during pregnancy and lactation
Radiation protection legislation
Radiation protection of exposed workers
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic physics
Knowledge of elements of radiobiology
Books
Book ""Manuale di diagnostica per immagini Società editrice Esculapio"
Teaching Materials
Frequency
Weekly
Exam mode
The examination will be conducted either by multiple-choice test or by oral test with questions relevant to the educational program
Lesson mode
lessons, clinical cases presentations and discussion and open questions with the students
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseMidwifery
- CurriculumSingle curriculum
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDMED/36
- CFU1