Course Description
DOS 516 Fundamentals Of Radiation Safety builds on the material covered in DOS 514 Physics Fundamentals for Medical Dosimetrists and educates the student about physics applications specifically concerning the topic of radiation protection. Materials covered included radiation effects on humans such stochastic vs. non-stochastic effects and dose models. Students were familiarized personnel monitoring devices and course topics covered radiation measuring, shielding, and detection. The course concluded with topics of National standards and radiation safety guidelines.
Assessment
Weekly readings of text book The Physics of Radiation therapy (Kahn 5th ed.) were assigned along with supplemental notes, lectures, and videos. Assessment of comprehension and progress in this course took the form of weekly discussions, a research paper, and weekly quizzes.
- Quiz assmessment:
I found our quizzes to be an exercise in thinking outside the box. In some cases question answers were not directly in the study materials. These questions required us to draw upon our knowledge of the material and apply what we know to solve the problems. It was a great way for me to gauge my understanding of the material and see where improvement and extra study was needed.-Course discussions:
Each week students answered a topic question and replied to each other’s posts. Friendly discussion and debate added depth to our weekly study materials and readings. Take a look at my discussion posts by clicking the links below:
Self reflection
The new knowledge and skills I gained during this course were...
Increased understanding of radiation effects, detection, shielding, and personnel monitoring.
The new knowledge and skills will benefit me by...
Applying my previous knowledge of radiation physics to the pursuit of radiation safety and protection.
I struggle with...
Radiation safety is a complex subject with many specific parameters and formulas. I believe that with further study and exposure to this subject the topic will become more familiar and less challenging.
I feel pretty good about...
Thanks to the comprehensive coverage of the physics course I have a good grasp on dose models such as liner threshold and non-threshold. I feel the topic of radiation biology is a familiar one and I think this will help me as I continue my study of radiation safety.
Other reflective thoughts...
The MDCB licensure exam is expansive and covers many topics. This course will provide me with the fundamental understanding of radiation safety and protection that will be necessary to do well on dosimetry the licensure exam.
DOS 516 Fundamentals Of Radiation Safety builds on the material covered in DOS 514 Physics Fundamentals for Medical Dosimetrists and educates the student about physics applications specifically concerning the topic of radiation protection. Materials covered included radiation effects on humans such stochastic vs. non-stochastic effects and dose models. Students were familiarized personnel monitoring devices and course topics covered radiation measuring, shielding, and detection. The course concluded with topics of National standards and radiation safety guidelines.
Assessment
Weekly readings of text book The Physics of Radiation therapy (Kahn 5th ed.) were assigned along with supplemental notes, lectures, and videos. Assessment of comprehension and progress in this course took the form of weekly discussions, a research paper, and weekly quizzes.
- Quiz assmessment:
I found our quizzes to be an exercise in thinking outside the box. In some cases question answers were not directly in the study materials. These questions required us to draw upon our knowledge of the material and apply what we know to solve the problems. It was a great way for me to gauge my understanding of the material and see where improvement and extra study was needed.-Course discussions:
Each week students answered a topic question and replied to each other’s posts. Friendly discussion and debate added depth to our weekly study materials and readings. Take a look at my discussion posts by clicking the links below:
- WEEK 1 DISCUSSION RAD SAFETY:Medical Events
- WEEK 2 DISCUSSION RAD SAFETY:Research Paper
- WEEK 3 DISCUSSION RAD SAFETY:Time, Distance, and Shielding
Self reflection
The new knowledge and skills I gained during this course were...
Increased understanding of radiation effects, detection, shielding, and personnel monitoring.
The new knowledge and skills will benefit me by...
Applying my previous knowledge of radiation physics to the pursuit of radiation safety and protection.
I struggle with...
Radiation safety is a complex subject with many specific parameters and formulas. I believe that with further study and exposure to this subject the topic will become more familiar and less challenging.
I feel pretty good about...
Thanks to the comprehensive coverage of the physics course I have a good grasp on dose models such as liner threshold and non-threshold. I feel the topic of radiation biology is a familiar one and I think this will help me as I continue my study of radiation safety.
Other reflective thoughts...
The MDCB licensure exam is expansive and covers many topics. This course will provide me with the fundamental understanding of radiation safety and protection that will be necessary to do well on dosimetry the licensure exam.