You will apply the most advanced treatments in Brachytherapy and you will effectively fight breast cancer thanks to this 100% online TECH program"

Radiobiology is a fundamental discipline in the field of Nursing. This branch offers a comprehensive view on the biological effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues. Therefore, health professionals gain a better understanding to establish safe and effective doses in radiotherapy treatments.  In this sense, this science is also useful in assessing the risks of irradiation, allowing physicians to make informed decisions in specific clinical situations. On the other hand, Radiobiology is essential both for research and for the development of new therapies affecting cancer cells

Aware of this reality, TECH has implemented an innovative program that combines the concepts of biology and radiation physics. Designed by an experienced faculty, this curriculum will delve into the interaction of radiation with organic tissues. In this way, students will develop mechanisms to repair radiation-induced damage to DNA structure. Moreover, the teaching materials will delve into the calibration of photon beams to ensure the consistency of treatments. In addition, the training will provide guidelines for the application of Clinical Dosimetry in Proton Therapy, based on calculation algorithms

To strengthen the mastery of these contents, the program will apply the innovative Relearning system, pioneer in TECH, which promotes the assimilation of complex concepts through the natural and progressive reiteration of them. For the analysis of its contents, students will only need a device with Internet access (such as a cell phone, computer or tablet) since the evaluation schedules and timetables can be planned individually. Likewise, in the Virtual Campus, students will be able to draw on a library full of multimedia resources (including interactive summaries, complementary readings and infographics) to strengthen their learning in a totally dynamic way

Do you want to specialize in the verification of treatment plans in External Radiation Therapy? Achieve it in only 12 months with this innovative program"

This professional master’s degree in Radiophysics for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Radiophysics
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents 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 delve into the benefits of 3D radiotherapy to reduce common side effects such as fatigue, dizziness or nausea"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training 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

You will address the effects of ionizing radiation on DNA and take actions to repair the damage caused"

With the Relearning system you will integrate the concepts in a natural and progressive way. Forget about memorizing"

The purpose of this program in Radiophysics for Nursing is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for both diagnosis and treatment of pathologies using ionizing radiation. In this way, nurses will understand the effects of emissions on biological tissues and their effects on health. In turn, this will allow graduates to apply the precise doses of radiation, while performing optimal monitoring to evaluate patients' responses to treatments

With this program, you will be able to delve in a dynamic way into the techniques most commonly used techniques for Intraoperative Radiotherapy"  

General Objectives

• Analyze the basic interactions of ionizing radiation with tissues
• Establish the effects and risks of ionizing radiation at the cellular level
• Analyze elements of photon and electron beam measurement in external radiotherapy 
• Examine the quality control program
• Identify the different treatment planning techniques for external radiotherapy treatment planning techniques
• Analyze the interactions of protons with matter 
• Examine radiation protection and radiobiology in Proton Therapy
• Analyze the technology and equipment used in intraoperative radiation therapy
• Examine the clinical outcomes of brachytherapy in different oncological contexts
• Analyze the importance of the Radiological Protection
• Assimilate the existing risks derived from the use of ionizing radiation 
• Develop the international regulations applicable to radiation protection

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter

• Internalize the Bragg-Gray theory and the dose measured in air
• Develop the limits of the different dosimetric quantities
• Analyze the calibration of a dosimeter

Module 2. Radiobiology

• Assess the risks associated with the main medical exposures
• Analyze the effects of the interaction of ionizing radiation with tissues and organs
• Examine the different existing mathematical models in radiobiology

Module 3. External Radiotherapy. Physical Dosimetry 

• Examine the quality control program of radiotherapy equipment

Module 4. External Radiotherapy. Clinical Dosimetry

• Specify the different characteristics of the different types of external radiotherapy treatments 
• Analyze the different verification systems of external radiotherapy plans, as well as the metrics used

Module 5. Advanced Radiotherapy Method. Proton Therapy

• Analyze proton beams and their clinical use
• Evaluate the necessary requirements for the characterization of this radiotherapy technique
• Establish the differences between this modality with conventional radiotherapy both technologically and clinically

Module 6. Advanced Radiotherapy Method. Intraoperative Radiotherapy

• Identify the main clinical indications for the application of intraoperative radiotherapy
• Analyze in detail the methods of dose calculation in intraoperative radiotherapy
• Examine the factors influencing patient and medical staff safety during intraoperative radiotherapy procedures

Module 7. Brachytherapy in the Field of Radiotherapy

• Examine the application of the Monte Carlo Method in Brachytherapy
• Evaluate planning systems using the TG 43 formalism
• Dose planning in Brachytherapy
• Identify and analyze the key differences between High Dose Rate (HDR) and Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy (LDR)

Module 8. Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

• Develop specialized knowledge about the operation of an X-ray tube and a digital image detector  
• Identify the different types of radiological images (static and dynamic), as well as the advantages and disadvantages offered by the various technologies currently available 
• Analyze the international protocols for quality control of radiology equipment 
• Delve into the fundamental aspects in the dosimetry of patients undergoing radiological tests

Module 9. Nuclear Medicine

• Distinguish between modes of image acquisition from a patient with radiopharmaceutical
• Develop expertise on MIRD methodology in patient dosimetry

Module 10. Radiation Protection in Hospital Radioactive Facilities

• Determine the radiological risks present in hospital radioactive facilities, as well as the specific magnitudes and units applied in these cases
• Establish the concepts applicable to the design of a radioactive facility, knowing the main specific parameters

You will obtain a complete update on the administration of radiopharmaceuticals from the point of view of the nursing professional"