Foundations of Radiation Safety & Radiobiology: For Undergraduate Students in the Radiation Sciences
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Jared Stiles, University of Iowa
Hannah Fink-Flesburg, University of Iowa
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Publisher: University of Iowa
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Acknowledgments
- I. Radiation Safety
- 1. Radiation Safety & Radiobiology - An Overview
- 2. Radiation & Healthcare
- 3. Radiation - Types, Sources, & Exposures
- 4. Radiation Quantities & Units
- 5. Dose Limits
- 6. Time, Distance, & Shielding
- 7. Radiation Monitoring
- II. Radiation Biology
- 8. Cell Biology Essentials
- 9. Cellular Response to Radiation
- 10. Early Tissue Reactions & Acute Radiation Syndrome
- 11. Late Tissue Reactions & Stochastic Effects
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This open textbook covers the foundations of radiation safety and radiobiology in medical imaging and radiation therapy. It is meant for undergraduate students in the radiation sciences.
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This OER is available in HTLML, PDF, and EPUB formats. It has been reviewed for accessibility, including text structure, alt-text, and captioned video.
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Jared Stiles, MSL, RT(R)(T)
Director - Radiation Therapy Education
Hannah Fink-Flesburg, MHA, RT(R)(MR)
Radiation Sciences Educator - Radiologic Technology