You will delve into the interaction of radiation with organic tissues, through this innovative 100% online specialization" 

Healthcare workers, especially those working in hospitals, are exposed to ionizing radiation on a daily basis, for example, by handling X-ray equipment to obtain X-rays. For this reason, it is important that staff follow the regulations established by international standards and implement radiation protection measures. In this way, physicians can guarantee maximum safety in the facilities, ensuring the well-being of both users and staff. To this end, specialists must update their knowledge in this field, keeping up to date with the recommendations of official bodies such as the Nuclear Safety Council. 

In this context, TECH has implemented a pioneering program that will lay the foundations for hospital radiation protection. In this way, nurses will be up to date with the most effective tools to prevent risks in their work environment. Designed by an experienced faculty, the curriculum will focus on safety in the most exposed areas in hospitals: Nuclear Medicine, Radiodiagnostics and Radiation Oncology.  

In addition, the syllabus will analyze in detail the calibration and verification procedures for instrumentation to control the hermeticity of encapsulated radioactive sources. It will also delve into the design and management of structural shielding, so that graduates can develop actions to prevent undesired exposures.  

The academic itinerary will be based on the innovative Relearning system, a method that consists of reiterating key aspects in a gradual and natural way. In this way, they will students not have to resort to traditional tactics such as memorization. In addition, they will be able to access the Virtual Campus from any electronic device with Internet access. There they will have at their disposal groundbreaking materials, supplementary readings and numerous multimedia resources, such as explanatory videos, interactive summaries or infographics. 

You will develop artificial radionuclides using generators to assess the function of specific organs, such as the endocrine system" 

This postgraduate diploma in Radiophysics Applied to Nuclear Medicine is the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Radiophysics applied to Nuclear Medicine
• The graphic, schematic, and practical content with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will cover the operation of gamma cameras and positron emission tomography, the most important instrumentation of a Nuclear Medicine service"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the industry who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Do you want to specialize in radiation protection in hospital facilities? Bet on TECH and aspire to the top"

Study at your own pace! The Relearning methodology used in this program will allow you to learn in an autonomous and progressive way"

This postgraduate diploma will enable specialists to analyze the effects of ionizing radiation interaction with tissues and organs. In this way, they will identify the main risks associated with exposures, using statistical models aimed at cell survival. They will also be able to base advanced concepts in dosimetry in patients, performing quality controls in emerging technologies, such as gamma cameras. In addition, professionals will be highly qualified to implement the most effective safety measures to avoid the harmful effects of radioactive materials. 

You will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the MIRD methodology in patient dosimetry and perform the calculation of absorbed doses in different tissues"  

General Objectives

• Analyze the basic interactions of ionizing radiation with tissues
• Establish the effects and risks of ionizing radiation at the cellular level
• Develop the existing mathematical models and their differences
• Determine the cellular response to various medical exposures
• Compile the instrumentation of a Nuclear Medicine Service
• Acquire knowledge of gamma cameras and PET
• Investigate the operation of both tomographs based on quality control
• Establish more advanced concepts of dosimetry in patients
• Analyze the existing risks derived from the use of ionizing radiation in Hospital Radioactive Facilities
• Delve into the international regulations applicable to radiation protection
• Specify the main safety actions in the use of ionizing radiation
• Generate the right knowledge for the design and management of shielding

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Radiobiology

• Assess the risks associated with the main medical exposures
• Analyze the interaction of ionizing radiation with tissues and organs
• Examine the different existing mathematical models in radiobiology
• Establish the parameters that affect the biological response to ionizing radiation

Module 2. Nuclear Medicine

• Distinguish between modes of image acquisition from a patient with radiopharmaceuticals
• Establish the physical basis of gamma camera and PET performance
• Determine the quality controls between gamma cameras and PET
• Develop expertise on MIRD methodology in patient dosimetry

Module 3. Radiation Protection in Hospital Radioactive Facilities

• Determine the radiological hazards present in hospital facilities
• Identify the main international laws governing radiological protection
• Develop the main actions carried out at the radiation protection level
• Establish the concepts applicable to the design of a radioactive facility

A unique, key, and decisive experience to boost your professional development in only 6 months”