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eitc rad tech chapter 11
Chapter 11
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10/31/2016

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Alara
Definition
As low as reasonably achievable
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ALARA philosophy
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The assumption that exposure to radiation poses a risk, the cautious assumption that a proportional relationship exist between dose and effect for all doses. (non- threshold concept)
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ALARA concerns
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Engineering features
Area Arrangement
Operations
Maintenance Needs
Radiological control needs.
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Collective Dose
Definition
Total individual doses in a group or a population
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Individual dose
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defined as the total dose received by a radiological worker due to occupational exposure
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