Calrad

Alternative title

Radical Computer Assisted Learning Program

Synopsis

Self-paced teaching materials intended to provide theoretical training about radiation safety required by UK legislation concerned with the Protection of Persons Undergoing Medical Examination and Treatment (POPUMET) Regulations 1988. The material is presented as eight interactive books and four case studies, with opportunities for self-testing. Topics are: basic physics of radiation; radiation doses and quatities; biological effects of radiation; aims of radiation protection; safe use of X-rays and radionuclides; radiation and pregnancy; rules and regulations. Approximately 6 hours of teaching material.

Series

Computer Assisted Learning (Cal) In the Teaching of Ionising Radiation ‘Core Knowledge’ To Medical Graduates and Undergraduates, Tltp Project

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. Floppy disc. PC Windows version only.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1998 sale: £50.00 (+VAT) for NHS trusts and universities

Notes

Available to UK higher education institutions on either CD-ROM or disk.

Documentation

Accompanying student study guide, lecturer’s guide and installation instructions.

Uses

Medical students and junior medical doctors.

Subjects

Health & safety; Medical sciences

Keywords

medical education; medical physics; radiation safety; radiology; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

TLTP Medical Physics Consortium

Notes

Consortium members: Universities of Dundee, Aberdeen Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool and Newcastle.

Distributor

Name

Ninewells Hospital

Email

r.a.lerski@dundee.ac.uk (Richard Lerski)

Web

http://www.dundee.ac.uk/medphys/sections/calrad.htm External site opens in new window

Phone

01382 632700

Address

Department of Medical Physics
Dundee
DD1 9SY