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    Overview

    Principles of physics with relevance to radiation therapy and the production of radiation. Principles of radiation protection, the construction and operation of radiation therapy and imaging equipment, diagnostic imaging techniques.

    About this paper

    Paper title Radiation Technology I
    Subject Radiation Therapy
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Full Year (19 February 2024 - 8 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,356.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    RADT 115
    Limited to
    BRT
    Contact
    rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff
    Dr Nanette Schleich
    Textbooks

    Vosper, M., England, A., Major, V. (2020). Graham's Principles and Applications of Radiological Physics (7th Edition) Elsevier.

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    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of this paper the successful student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate an understanding of general physical principles in relation to radiation therapy
    • Discuss the basic physics of X and gamma radiation
    • Describe the principles of construction and operation of radiation therapy and imaging equipment
    • Describe the principles of diagnostic imaging technologies
    • Describe the principles of radiation protection and safety

    Timetable

    Full Year (19 February 2024 - 8 November 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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