What is it about?

This module provides the trainee with the knowledge that underpins the specialist practice in Radiation Safety in the third year of MSc and gives the trainee the tools to undertake learning in the workplace.

Who is it for?

Health care science workforce

What will participants learn?

Intended Knowledge Outcomes:
•Demonstrate a critical understanding of safety and management in the use of ionising radiation in a variety of clinical applications, including dose determination and optimisation.
•Demonstrate a critical understanding of safety and management in the use of non-ionising radiation
in a variety of clinical applications.
•Display a critical understanding of the issues involved in designing radiation facilities and the process of commissioning new specialised equipment.

Intended Skill Outcomes:
•Critically appraise ionising radiation applications and optimise practices.
•Critically appraise the legislation and guidance that applies to non-ionising radiation safety and operational radiation protection.
•Apply mathematical principles to the calculation of safe doses for a variety of critical groups.
 

How will it be delivered?

2.5 week teaching block

How will participants be assessed?

90 minute written examination
2800 word case study

What experience / qualifications do participants need?

Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2:1) in a pure or applied science area relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2:2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.

Code

CVR8003
Level

7

Credits

30

When is it?  

9 - 25/09/2019

Where is it?

Newcastle University

What are the contact dates students need to attend university?

9 - 25/09/2019

 

University Contact Details

Name:Rob Carter
Email: pgclinsci@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 7223

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