Radiobiology and Radiation Safety for Medical Physicists

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Overview of relevant subjects in Radiobiology (the study of the effects of ionizing radiation on living things) and Radiation Safety. Radiobiology topics covered include cell kinetics, cell survival curves, radiation pathology and dose fractionation. Radiation Safety includes regulations and best practices meant to protect staff and members of the public from unsafe exposure to radiation. Material covered is drawn from the reports of multiple regulatory bodies and will include discussions of treatment vault shielding and design in Radiation Therapy facilities. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.