- Docente: Luciana Verni
- Credits: 1
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Physiotherapy (cod. 8476)
Learning outcomes
The student has basic knowledge in the field of diagnostic imaging and medical radio-biology, with particular attention to radiation protection.
Course contents
Outline of the history of radiation protection and the legislative framework of reference for the protection of health and the environment: from the discovery of x-rays to accidental events. The Legislative Decrees 106/09, 230/95, 241/2000 e 101/2020. Radioactivity, radiation and interactions with matter.
Effects of ionizing radiation: stochastic damage (somatic and genetic) deterministic damage. Irradiation in utero. "Chronic" and late effects of radiation.
Radiation protection doctrine: physical and medical surveillance of radiation protection in health workers.
Radiation protection doctrine: principles of radioprotection of the worker.
Given the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance at this training program requires all students to complete the specific health and safety training modules at the designated study/work placement locations, both online and in person.
Readings/Bibliography
J.E. Coggle:biological effects of radiation, Ed. Minerva medica III edizione 1998.
Teaching methods
Lectures with the help of educational videos taken from the internet
Assessment methods
written (quiz)
Teaching tools
PC/beamer/power point
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible
https:/site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students
as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Office hours
See the website of Luciana Verni