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    Overview

    Types of radiation, machine calibration, quality assurance systems, radiation detection and measurement, treatment and imaging technology, radioactive materials.

    About this paper

    Paper title Radiation Technology II
    Subject Radiation Therapy
    EFTS 0.1333
    Points 16 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (8 July 2024 - 8 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,205.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    RADT 127
    Limited to
    BRT
    Contact
    rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Paul Kane

    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

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    • Describe the processes of machine calibration and quality control.
    • Describe radiation detection and measurement.
    • Discuss quality assurance systems in radiation therapy.
    • Discuss treatment and imaging technologies in radiation therapy.
    • Discuss the use of radioactive materials in radiation therapy.

    Timetable

    Semester 2 (8 July 2024 - 8 November 2024)

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