This 100% online Postgraduate certificate from TECH will boost your nursing practice by guaranteeing you the mastery of safe radiation measurements in the hospital context"

Nursing health care personnel engaged in providing services related to Ionizing Radiation have a responsibility to ensure that the instruments used are accurately calibrated to provide reliable results. In this regard, they need to be aware of the guidelines provided by the authorities governing Nuclear Energy. However, there are frequent changes in the recommendations due to the introduction of new procedures. This makes their work very difficult as they have a busy schedule and lack the time to carry out traditional studies on the subject.

To facilitate their update in this area, TECH has developed a program that will allow them to immediately learn the physical basis of Radiation Dosimetry. The syllabus, which covers only 150 hours, will analyze aspects related to the value of the quantities (including accuracy, reproducibility and traceability). Likewise, the agenda will delve into the spectrum when electrons collide with a high Z material, which will have beneficial applications in Computed Tomography to obtain high quality medical images. The training will also address the phenomenon of luminescence excitation in solids, and ways to measure the doses of radiation absorbed by exposed tissues.

To consolidate all these contents, TECH is based on the innovative  Relearning system. This teaching method is based on the repetition of key contents, to guarantee a progressive and natural learning process.  In addition, the only thing graduates will need is a device with Internet access to access the study materials remotely, at the time or place of their choice. In addition, the Virtual Campus will be available at all times and will allow users to download the contents so that they can consult them whenever they wish.

You will delve into the Ionizing Radiation detectors present in a hospital to ensure the safety of patients at all times”

This Postgraduate certificate in Radiation Measurement Radiophysics 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

The interactive summaries of each topic will allow you to consolidate in a more dynamic way the concepts on the interaction between Ionizing Radiation and matter"

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 delve into the limits of the various dosimetric magnitudes to avoid excessive radiological exposures"

Thanks to the revolutionary Relearning methodology, you will integrate all the knowledge in an optimal way to successfully achieve the results you are looking for"

This program will delve into the different interactions of ionizing radiation as it interrelates with matter. Developed by a first class teaching staff, the syllabus will address the physical basis of radiation dosimetry. 
In this way, students will incorporate among their knowledge the key aspects of both personal and environmental dose measurements. The didactic contents will also highlight the typical radiation detectors in the hospital environment, which will allow monitoring the exposure to irradiation.

You will delve into the parameters involved in the quality controls of ionization chambers and the impact of these safety measures in your daily professional practice"

Module 1. Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter

1.1. Radiation Ionizing-Matter Interaction

1.1.1. Ionizing Radiation
1.1.2. Collisions
1.1.3. Braking Power and Range

1.2. Charged Particle-Matter Interaction

1.2.1. Fluorescent Radiation

1.2.1.1. Characteristic Radiation or X-rays
1.2.1.2. Auger Electrons

1.2.2. Braking Radiation
1.2.3. Spectrum upon Collision of Electrons with a High Z Material
1.2.4. Electron-positron Annihilation

1.3. Photon-Matter Interaction

1.3.1. Attenuation
1.3.2. Hemireductive Layer
1.3.3. Photoelectric Effect
1.3.4. Compton Effect
1.3.5. Pair Creation
1.3.6. Predominant Effect according to Energy
1.3.7. Imaging in Radiology

1.4. Radiation Dosimetry

1.4.1. Charged Particle Equilibrium
1.4.2. Bragg-Gray Cavity Theory
1.4.3. Spencer-Attix Theory
1.4.4. Absorbed Dose in Air

1.5. Magnitudes in Radiation Dosimetry

1.5.1. Dosimetric Quantities
1.5.2. Radiation Protection Quantities
1.5.3. Radiation Weighting Factors
1.5.4. Weighting Factors of Organs according to their Radiosensitivity

1.6. Detectors for the Measurement of Ionizing Radiation

1.6.1. Ionization of Gases
1.6.2. Excitation of Luminescence in Solids
1.6.3. Dissociation of Matter
1.6.4. Detectors in the Hospital Setting

1.7. Dosimetry of Ionizing Radiation

1.7.1. Environmental Dosimetry
1.7.2. Area Dosimetry
1.7.3. Personal Dosimetry

1.8. Thermoluminescence Dosimeters

1.8.1. Thermoluminescence Dosimeters
1.8.2. Calibration of Dosimeters
1.8.3. Calibration at National Dosimetry Center

1.9. Physics of Radiation Measurement

1.9.1. Value of a Quantity
1.9.2. Accuracy
1.9.3. Precision
1.9.4. Repeatability
1.9.5. Reproducibility
1.9.6. Traceability
1.9.7. Quality in the Measurement
1.9.8. Quality Control of an Ionization Chamber

1.10. Uncertainty in Radiation Measurement

1.10.1. Uncertainty in the Measurement
1.10.2. Tolerance and Action Level
1.10.3. Type A Uncertainty
1.10.4. Type B Uncertainty

This academic itinerary is exclusive to TECH and you will be able to develop it at your own pace thanks to its 100% online Relearning methodology"