Course Description
Radiation safety measures are reviewed and updated according to federal and state mandates.
Assessments & Activities
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Weekly Discussions
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Students were assessed and graded on their performance and participation in weekly discussions, quizzes, and e-portfolio contributions. Every week there were assigned readings and power point presentations to review.
Please follow the link below to see examples of weekly quiz questions. weekly quiz questions |
For weeks one and three of this course we were required to answer a specific question or discuss a provided topic. Our responses had to be written in the American Medical Association (AMA) format with a minimum of 200-250 words and reference at least one or two scholarly sources. For week two we were required to submit a two page paper that included at least two scholarly sources. To promote analytical discussions, we were required to respond to at least two classmate's posts.
Please follow the links below to read my discussion posts. week 1: Regulation: Patient Identity week 2: Radiation Safety Paper week 3: Safe Practices: Time, Distance, & Shielding |
Self Reflection
At the completion of every course students are asked to reflect on a series of questions that focused on their knowledge gained, skills, areas of opportunity, and overall thoughts about the course.
The new knowledge and skills I gained during this course were...
This course was a great review and expansion of the knowledge I gained during my radiation therapy program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. This included concepts and practices of radiation safety, regulations and standards for radiation, and the effects of radiation for humans.
The new knowledge and skills will benefit me...
I am currently working as a radiation therapist and I already implement a great deal of radiation safety practices. I feel that the information presented in this course will further help me to increase radiation safely not only for myself, but for my coworkers and patients that are in the radiation therapy department.
I struggle with...
Distinguishing which organizations regulate which things (i.e. linear accelerators, radioactive sources, accreditation, etc.) and radiation monitoring devices were a struggle for me. I spent additional time reviewing these topics during the course.
I feel pretty good about...
I feel extremely confident in discussing the concept of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and how time, distance, and shielding pertain to radiation safety. These are fundamental principles that we practice everyday in the radiation oncology department.
Other reflective thoughts...
Although radiation therapy comes with risks there are many policies, procedures, regulations, and practices in place to increase the safety of those who are around it. From the information in this course I feel assured that pursuing a career in radiation oncology is safe.
The new knowledge and skills I gained during this course were...
This course was a great review and expansion of the knowledge I gained during my radiation therapy program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. This included concepts and practices of radiation safety, regulations and standards for radiation, and the effects of radiation for humans.
The new knowledge and skills will benefit me...
I am currently working as a radiation therapist and I already implement a great deal of radiation safety practices. I feel that the information presented in this course will further help me to increase radiation safely not only for myself, but for my coworkers and patients that are in the radiation therapy department.
I struggle with...
Distinguishing which organizations regulate which things (i.e. linear accelerators, radioactive sources, accreditation, etc.) and radiation monitoring devices were a struggle for me. I spent additional time reviewing these topics during the course.
I feel pretty good about...
I feel extremely confident in discussing the concept of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and how time, distance, and shielding pertain to radiation safety. These are fundamental principles that we practice everyday in the radiation oncology department.
Other reflective thoughts...
Although radiation therapy comes with risks there are many policies, procedures, regulations, and practices in place to increase the safety of those who are around it. From the information in this course I feel assured that pursuing a career in radiation oncology is safe.