Radiation quantities: Definitions and Units Radiation detection methods: ionization in gases; Ionization in semiconductors. Scintillation Gamma spectrometry. Neutron .detection. Thermoluminescence. Film Dosimetry, Chemical dosimeter (Fricke). Particle Track detection, calorimetry, etc. counting statistics Dosimetry: External dosimetry (gamma). Internal dosimetry. Reference Man Patient. Dosimetry in radiographic examination, mammography, fluoroscopy and computed tomography
The External Radiation Hazard and Protection:
Time, distance and shielding, Monitoring for external radiations (areas and
personal). The Internal Radiation Hazard and Protection: Sources and type of
airborne contaminants, control of the internal radiation hazard, exposure
reduction, intemal dosimetry. Waste Management, Contamination, protection
against Contamination, (protective clothing, decontamination) Waste disposal,
packaging and safe transport of radioactive materials. Principles of Radiation
Protection, Justification, optimization, dose limit, international safety
standards: ICRP, BSS, NNRA. Elements of Radiation Protection Programmed in
Medicine and Industry: Monitoring, Emergency preparedness planning and
response. QA and QC tools and equipment(?). Training, Audit, Safety of
equipment.