Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | CLINICAL RADIATION GENERATORS AND RADIATION DOSIMETRY | ||
| Code | PHYS854 | ||
| Coordinator |
Mr MDF Gilmore Physics Martyn.Gilmore@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 10 |
Aims |
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This module aims to cover the production and uses of both photon and electron beams in a clinical setting for radiotherapy treatments including codes of practice and quality assurance. The aim is to give students an understanding of radiation dosimetry and a range of instruments used to measure radiation doses. The module aims to give studentst experience of simulation software in a practical session using a monte carlo code. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An understanding of radiation generators using in a clinical setting for radiotherapy treatments |
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(LO2) An understanding of radiation dosimetry including codes of practice and quaility assurance |
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(LO3) The ability to use a monte carlo approach to understand and plan radiotherapy treatments |
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(LO4) A knowledge of the machines and instrumentation used in a clinical setting |
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(S1) IT skills |
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Syllabus |
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Production and control of photon and electron beams in clinical practice, safety systems and interlocks, primary dosimetry standards and traceability, ionisation chambers and cavity theory diodes, diamond and thermoluminescence dosimetry .Dosimetry codes of practice, quality assurance and control: in vivo dosimetry treatment simulators .Quality framework, interdepartmental audit. At the end of the week there is a formative class test. During the week there is a computer lab session using Monte Carlo modelling. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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17 |
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26 | |||
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| Private Study | 74 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 100 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Examination There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2 | 0 | 70 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :semester 2 about 4 weeks after module | 0 | 30 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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