Overview of the Course CurriculumProf. Lidija Lincender, MD, PhD

IntroductionRadiological Protection is an obligatory

course for two sections at the Faculty of Health Studies:Radiological technologySanitary engineering

The course covers both, theoretical lectures and practical exercises

Aim of the SubjectThe aim of the Radiological Protection course

is to prepare students for work with the sources of ionising radiation, and to introduce them to dangers of radiation.

During the classes student receives theoretical as well as practical knowledge on the matters of radiation protection for patients and professionals in diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy.

Theory and practiceRadiological technology section has this

subject during 2 semesters, with15 classes of theory15 classes of practice each semester

Sanitary engineering section covers this subject in one semester30 classes of theory15 classes of practice

LecturersThe theoretical lectures during this class is

covered by prof. Lidija Lincender, MD, PhD while practical exercises with the support of medical physicists working at the Clinical Centre.

The lectures and practical exercises are presented at the Clinical Centre of Sarajevo University.

Curriculum (1)The course curriculum covers following

subjects:Sources, properties and types of ionising

radiation;Non-ionising radiation: properties and effectsOccupational exposure from the sources of

ionising radiationExposure in diagnostic radiology

Curriculum (2)Prevention of unwanted exposures to patients

and professionalsTypes of radiation protectionLaws and regulations on radiation protectionPersonal protection during the work with the

sources ionising radiationMaximum allowed risk from ionising radiationProtection of radiological equipment and x-ray

cabinets

Curriculum (3)Chemical and biological protectionRadiation protection during patient

radiographiesRadiation protection during patient

fluoroscopiesRadiation protection during angiographyRadiation protection in dental medicineRadiation protection in radiotherapyRadiation protection during interventional

radiography

Curriculum (4)Protection during the work with radio-isotopesProtection from the sources of non-ionising

radiation (microwave, laser, ultrasound)Protection of population from natural sources of

radioactivity and during accidental situationsRadiological contamination and

decontaminationOther risks in radiology (contrast media,

electrical shock, suffocation, and first aid during those events)

LiteratureThe available literature for the course is:

Radiological Protection, F. Čustović-Begović

ExaminationStudents have to pass two final examinations:

WrittenOral