Internship 2 (4 weeks)

lphmd2371  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Internship 2 (4 weeks)
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6.00 credits
Q2
Language
English
Prerequisites
The student is familiar with the basics of medical radiation physics. This includes the theoretical basis on the technology and techniques employed in the radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and radiology services, and on elements of radiation protection.
  • You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the following courses :
Radiation Protection
Technology and Techniques in Radiology
Technology and Techniques in Nuclear Medicine
Technology, Dosimetry and Treatment Planning in Radiotherapy
  • You may only take this course if you also take the courses "Medical Imaging and Analysis" (or have taken it previously).
Main themes
The aim of this advanced stage (4 weeks in one of the three services of radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy) is for the students to acquire thorough knowledge and competencies on the clinical activities and work of a medical physicist in a hospital.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 General learning outcomes of this internship are:
  • The student possesses the skills to explore in a more active way the clinical field of radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiotherapy, and becomes acquainted with the new insights, results and methods.
  • The student can situate the role of the medical physics expert in a hospital setting, and reflect on the specific aspects of the 3 sub-specialties: medical physics in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy
  • The main objective will be to observe and involve, where possible, with the work of the medical physics expert.
  • Is able to reflect critical on his own professional thinking.
 
2 Specific learning outcomes are:
  • Is able to function independently in a larger team and as a paramedic in a hospital environment
  • Has gained additional insight into clinical medical physics questions
 
Faculty or entity
> PHYS


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Medical Physics
PHMD2M
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