This 100% online postgraduate certificate from TECH will boost your nursing practice by guaranteeing you the mastery of safe radiation measurements in the hospital context"

Nursing health care personnel engaged in providing services related to Ionizing Radiation have a responsibility to ensure that the instruments used are accurately calibrated to provide reliable results. In this regard, they need to be aware of the guidelines provided by the authorities governing Nuclear Energy. However, there are frequent changes in the recommendations due to the introduction of new procedures. This makes their work very difficult as they have a busy schedule and lack the time to carry out traditional studies on the subject.

To facilitate their update in this area, TECH has developed a program that will allow them to immediately learn the physical basis of Radiation Dosimetry. The syllabus, which covers only 150 hours, will analyze aspects related to the value of the quantities (including accuracy, reproducibility and traceability). Likewise, the agenda will delve into the spectrum when electrons collide with a high Z material, which will have beneficial applications in Computed Tomography to obtain high quality medical images. The training will also address the phenomenon of luminescence excitation in solids, and ways to measure the doses of radiation absorbed by exposed tissues.

To consolidate all these contents, TECH is based on the innovative  Relearning system. This teaching method is based on the repetition of key contents, to guarantee a progressive and natural learning process.  In addition, the only thing graduates will need is a device with Internet access to access the study materials remotely, at the time or place of their choice. In addition, the Virtual Campus will be available at all times and will allow users to download the contents so that they can consult them whenever they wish.

You will delve into the Ionizing Radiation detectors present in a hospital to ensure the safety of patients at all times”

This postgraduate certificate in Radiation Measurement Radiophysics contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Radiophysics
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The interactive summaries of each topic will allow you to consolidate in a more dynamic way the concepts on the interaction between Ionizing Radiation and matter"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will delve into the limits of the various dosimetric magnitudes to avoid excessive radiological exposures"

Thanks to the revolutionary Relearning methodology, you will integrate all the knowledge in an optimal way to successfully achieve the results you are looking for"

This curriculum will provide students with a comprehensive approach to the physical basis of radiation dosimetry. In this line, graduates will be aware of the limits of the different dosimetric magnitudes and will prevent long-term side effects. In turn, nurses will delve into the applications in clinical practice of the Bragg-Gray cavity theory and its usefulness to perform an optimal calibration of linear accelerators to administer the different doses.

This syllabus includes clinical cases to bring the development of the program as close as possible to the reality of health care"

General Objectives

• Analyze the basic interactions of ionizing radiation with tissues
• Establish the effects and risks of ionizing radiation at the cellular level
• Analyze elements of photon and electron beam measurement in external radiotherapy
• Examine the quality control program
• Identify the different planning techniques for external radiotherapy treatments
• Analyze the interactions of protons with matter
• Examine radiation protection and radiobiology in Proton Therapy
• Analyze the technology and equipment used in intraoperative radiation therapy
• Examine the clinical outcomes of Brachytherapy in different oncological contexts
• Analyze the importance of the Radiological Protection
• Assimilate the existing risks derived from the use of ionizing radiation
• Develop the international regulations applicable to radiation protection

Specific Objectives

• Internalize the Bragg-Gray theory and the dose measured in air
• Develop the limits of the different dosimetric quantities
• Analyze the calibration of a dosimeter

A unique, and decisive experience to boost your professional development in Nursing in only 6 weeks. Enroll now!”