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About this course
The course will take place during 8 days, divided over 4 weeks (on Mondays and Tuesdays).
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About this course
The course takes place during 8 days, divided over 4 weeks (on Mondays and Tuesdays). In between the coursedays there will be self study via our self study module.
At the end of the courses, there will be an exam. After the exam is passed you will receive an official diploma, issued by the Dutch radiation association (NVS).
Program at a glance:
Introduction:
about the course set-up and the use of radiation in research
Lectures:
- about research methods with ionizing radiation
- about the effects of radiation and legislation
Practicals:
- 'Safe working’
- Transport Assay’
Response lectures:
- about practicals, lecture and excercises
E-learning:
- covering basic knowledge about radioactive decay, properties of radiation including shielding and uses of radiation. This e-learning is in part a refresher of secundary school physics, but also goes deeper into these subjects.
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Location
Visiting address
Geert Grooteplein 21
6525 EZ Nijmegen
The lessons are partly online, with virtual classrooms. The practicals are at the Study Center medical Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen.
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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
Main learning goals
After completion of the course you are able to:
• do research with radioisotopes in a standard isotope laboratory
• work safely with ionising radiation
• explain the risks of exposure to ionizing radiation
• apply the local rules for working with radioisotopes
• understand the additional information and instructions from the radiation protection officer
• check their workplace and themselves for radioactive contamination
• perform simple decontaminations
• supervise workers in a class D isotope laboratory
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The course dates are:
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Dates
The course dates in 2024 are:
5-6-12-13-19-20-26 and 27 February 2024.
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The course price depends on the type of organization you work or study for.
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Costs
The price includes the exam, a possible re-examination and teaching materials, lunches and coffee/tea.
The exact price is not known yet, but will be around €1500.Students register via Osiris for TMS-VRS-C..
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Course: 8 working days, with an exam at the end.
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When canceling 14 or more days in advance, you will be charged a € 35 administration fee. When cancelling less than 14 days in advance, you will not receive a refund.
