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The course will take place again in December 2026. Interested? Please contact the contact person using the contact form on this page.
Location
Visiting address
Geert Grooteplein 21
6525 EZ Nijmegen
The lessons and practicals take place at the medical Sciences Study Center, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen.
Directions
In short
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The course is intended for laboratory staff and students who work with open radioactive sources.
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The course functions as 'information and training' which is mandatory for employees and students working with ionizing radiation without continuous supervision.
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You will learn
TMS-VRS-C
You will learn
- How to promote and supervise the radiation safety as a radiation protection officer, how to check for contaminations and how to clean contaminated surfaces and people;
- How to act in case of a radiological incident and to interact with the radiation protection expert;
- How to use ionizing radiation in various fields of research;
- How to work safely with radioactive substances in spreadable form.
- Literature: Practical radiation protection, J. van den Eijnde en L. Roobol, ISBN/EAN 9789491764301
TMS-VRS-D
You will learn
- to do research with radioisotopes in a standard isotope laboratory
- to explain the risks of exposure to ionizing radiation
- to apply the local rules for working with radioisotopes
- to understand the additional information and instructions from the radiation protection officer
- to check their workplace and themselves for radioactive contamination
- to perform simple decontaminations
- Literature: Practical radiation protection, J. van den Eijnde en L. Roobol, ISBN/EAN 9789491764301
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Dates
The course dates will be on Thursdays and Fridays in December 2026 and will be announced later.
TMS-VRS-C
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5 (Practical)
- Day 6
- Day 7 (College and exam training)
- Day 8 (Exam)
- Day 9 (Retake)
TMS-VRS-D
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4 (Practical)
- Day 5 (Exam)
- Day 6 (Retake)
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The course price depends on the level. The price includes the exam, a possible re-examination and teaching materials.
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Costs
The course price depends on the level.
The price includes the exam, a possible re-examination and teaching materials.
TMS-VRS-C
The price of the previous edition was €3400,-. A slight increase is expected due to inflation. The exact price will follow.
TMS-VRS-D
The price of the previous edition was €1750,-. A slight increase is expected due to inflation. The exact price will follow.
Students may also register via Osiris for TMS-VRS-C. -
TMS-VRS-C Course will take 8 days, with an exam on the final day. TMS-VRS-D Course will take 3 full and two half days, with an exam on the final day.
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The course is intended for labaratory staff and students who work with open radioactive sources. There are no further admission requirements.
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On request, accreditation will be requested for laboratory technicians and analysts.
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When canceling 14 or more days in advance, you will be charged a € 50 administration fee. When cancelling less than 14 days in advance, you will not receive a refund.
Need more info? Contact us
Meike Degen
Project Officer
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