DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in NURSING
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2023/2024
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2024/2025
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
1
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
15
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (15 hours)
Requirements: 

Enrollment in the second year of the course.

Written exam, with multiple choice questions.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

Knowledge of the principles of physics of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Knowledge of the principles of radiation protection of patients and workers.

Basic knowledge of diagnostic imaging: conventional radiology, CT with particular reference to the warnings relating to the use of contrast media; Magnetic Resonance, with particular reference to the contraindications of the examination and the use of contrast media; ultrasound.

Knowledge of the principles of radiobiology.

Knowledge of radiotherapy: types of radiation used; techniques (3D-conformal, IMRT-VMAT, stereotaxy, brachytherapy); indications (curative, post-surgical, palliative); treatment plans. Knowledge of the path of the radiotreated patient. Knowledge of the role of the nurse in radiotherapy.

Knowledge of the principles of Nuclear Medicine: radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests (thyroid scintigraphy, bone scintigraphy, PET) and the principles of radiation protection of patients and operators in a Nuclear Medicine department.

Principles of physics of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Principles of radiation protection for patients and workers.

Notions of diagnostic imaging: conventional radiology, CT with particular reference to warnings regarding the use of contrast media; Magnetic Resonance, with particular reference to contraindications of the exam and the use of contrast media; ultrasound.

Principles of radiobiology.

Notions of radiotherapy: types of radiation used; techniques (3D-conformal, IMRT-VMAT, stereotaxy, brachytherapy); indications (curative, post-surgical, palliative); treatment plans. Knowledge of the path of the radiotreated patient. Knowledge of the role of the nurse in radiotherapy.

Principles of Nuclear Medicine: radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests (thyroid scintigraphy, bone scintigraphy, PET) and the principles of radiation protection for patients and operators in a Nuclear Medicine department.

Principles of physics of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Principles of radiation protection for patients and workers.

Notions of diagnostic imaging: conventional radiology, CT with particular reference to warnings regarding the use of contrast media; Magnetic Resonance, with particular reference to contraindications of the exam and the use of contrast media; ultrasound.

Principles of radiobiology.

Notions of radiotherapy: types of radiation used; techniques (3D-conformal, IMRT-VMAT, stereotaxy, brachytherapy); indications (curative, post-surgical, palliative); treatment plans. Knowledge of the path of the radiotreated patient. Knowledge of the role of the nurse in radiotherapy.

Principles of Nuclear Medicine: radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests (thyroid scintigraphy, bone scintigraphy, PET) and the principles of radiation protection for patients and operators in a Nuclear Medicine department.

Lessons.

Professors

DE CICCO LUIGI