Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Study Guide

Module 1: Radiation Chemistry 1. Review of radiation interactions 2. Chemical composition of the human body 3. Radiolysis of water 4. Linear energy transfer 5. Relative biological effectiveness 6. Self-assessment quiz 7. Examination Module 2: Cellular Radiation Effects 1. Organic compounds in cells 2. Cellular structure 3. Cell division 4. Cellular effects of radiation 5. Self-assessment quiz 6. Examination Module 3: Systemic Radiation Effects 1. Radiation dose-response relationship 2. Acute radiation syndrome 3. Hematopoietic syndrome 4. Gastrointestinal syndrome 5. Central nervous system syndrome 6. Radiation effects on the fetus 7. LD 50/30 8. Self-assessment quiz 9. Examination Module 4: Genetic Effects 1. The concept of mutation 2. Radiation effects on DNA 3. Cytogenetic effects 4. Hereditary effects in humans 5. Self-assessment quiz 6. Examination Module 5: Somatic Effects 1. Basic concepts and mechanism of carcinogenesis 2. Radiation-induced malignancy 3. Leukemia 4. Other cancers 5. Dose-response relationship for radiation-induced cancer 6. Self-assessment quiz 7. Examination Module 6: Radiation Detection and Measurement 1. Units of measure 2. Types of personnel monitoring devices 3. Calibration instruments: uses, advantages and disadvantages 4. Self-assessment quiz 5. Examination Module 7: Patient Protection 1. Effective communication 2. Beam-limiting devices and filtration 3. Shields, immobilization 4. Exposure and film factors 5. Repeat radiographs 6. Patient dose 7. Pediatric considerations 8. Pregnancy considerations 9. Self-assessment quiz 10. Examination Module 8: Radiographer Protection 1. Room construction and design 2. Radiographic equipment and technique 3. Personnel protective devices 4. Fluoroscopic procedures 5. Mobile procedures 6. Self-assessment quiz 7. Examination