Responsable de radioprotection (irradiateur de recherche)

Objective
To prepare participants to qualify as Radiation Safety Officers (R.S.O.) in organizations using self-shielded (Gammacell-type) research irradiators. Consult local requirements for R.S.O. training.

Participants
This course is intended for individuals designated to become Radiation Safety Officers for self-shielded research irradiators.

Frequency and Duration
This five-day course is usually offered once a year. Additional courses can be scheduled for groups of five or more. This course can also be delivered at other locations if a self-shielded irradiator is available.

Content

Radioactivity
What it is, how it occurs, characteristics, units of measure
Radiation Effects
Biological, materials, low and high doses
Radiation Shielding
Absorption, protection methods, shielding calculations
Administrative Controls
Record keeping, incident reporting, emergency procedures
Monitoring and Measurement
Instruments, calibration and operation, survey techniques, personnel and facility monitoring
Irradiator Design
Safety principles, safety systems, source production, transportation and use. Hands-on experience using appropriate self-shielded irradiators
Dosimetry
Methods and procedures overview
Duties, Function and Responsibilities of the R.S.O.

Call to confirm registration 450 687-5165 from 9:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, E.S.T. or email us at cic@mdsinc.com

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