Introduction to medical physics

Production and use of ionizing radiation in medicine (radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and radiology), measurement and optimization of doses delivered to patients, first approach of quality process maded by the radiophysicists.

Introduce the usage of radioactive sources and ionizing radiation for therapy and diagnostic

Required and corequired courses

course + exercises

Contribution to the teaching profile

This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:

• Measurement of the physical quantities linked to the living, both morphological and functional

• Treatment and analysis of signals, 1D, image, video, in particular from medical devices

• Integration of normative (certifications), ethical and legal aspects related to biomedical devices and practices, analysis of safety aspects (including radioprotection) and determination of quality processes.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

- Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics, P. Mayles et al., Taylor and Francis Group, 2007- The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, J. Bushberg et al., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2002

Contacts

Stéphane Simonstephane.simon@bordet.beTél. : 02 541 38 11

Method(s) of evaluation

• Oral examination

Oral examination

oral examination

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

85% examination note, 15% laboratory note

Language(s) of evaluation

• english