Content

The following topics (in accordance with Art. 9 § 2 - Art. 14 as described in the RD Veterinary Exposures 09/02/2020) are covered in this course unit:

1. The methods and techniques used;

2. The health effects of exposure to ionising radiation;

3. The practical radiation protection including the physical bases;

4. The legislation and regulations on radiation protection;

5. The methods for measuring radiation;

6. The quality assurance and control.

Introduction to radiation physics (radiation, sources, dosimetry, ...)
Introduction technology, parameters on devices (creation of images, image parameters, image quality, the impact of setting parameters, ...)
Radiobiology (risks of radiation and radiation legislation)
Introduction to radiation safety (basic principles of radiation safety, justification, ALARA, dose limits. This with special focus on animal technicians and attendants)
Radiology in veterinary medicine, research (examination techniques for small and large animals, etc.)
Legislation and regulations on the practice of veterinary medicine (28 August 1991) and the protection and welfare of animals (14 August 1986)
Advanced technology such as CT scan, ultrasound, MRI, ... (introduction to complex techniques, examination techniques focused on assisting, on safety aspects, ...)
Quality assurance and legislation (quality thinking from image quality to customer satisfaction, ...)
X-ray machine handling exercises (handling the X-ray machine: movements, detector, distance, etc.)
Exercises on dosimetry and safety (shielding, distance, dosimetry, influence of parameters, etc.)
Veterinary practice (tips & tricks with fixed and mobile X-ray machines, process sequence examination, ...)
Low cost quality control on an X-ray machine
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Course material

Study materials will be made available on Toledo.

Language of instruction: more information

The course is taught in Dutch.

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Assignments - Collaborative (professional) learning - Digital learning - Simulation - Supported home-study

Digital teaching methods in which theory is explained through presentations, supported by multimedia. Processing the study material takes a minimum of 10h, and is done independently and via non-binding online coaching. 
The completion of the online theory will be followed by two days live attendance at Campus Brussels-Terranova with a total of minimum 8h of practice + on-campus theory of 6h (2 days from 9 - 12h and 13 - 17h). These days will be organised in late April - early May, but the exact dates will be communicated via Toledo.
Day students (CAM) and distance students (HAO): attendance during the organised practicals is mandatory.