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Aims :

• To consider radiation quantities and units.

Objectives :
By the end of this course the student will be able to:

• Define the quantities: activity, absorbed dose, dose equivalent, committed dose equivalent, effective dose equivalent, committed effective dose equivalent.
• State the quality factors for the following: alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, X-rays and neutrons.
• Define the SI units: becquerel, gray, sievert.
• Calculate, given dose rates from different radiations, the dose equivalent to various parts of the body.
• Explain how to calculate the committed effective dose equivalent and describe how it is added to a person's dose record.

Course Modules:

Activity Absorbed Dose & Dose Equivalent Committed Dose Equivalent Effective Dose Equivalent & Committed Effective Dose Equivalent Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985 Assessment