Medical Radiation Safety Training
Course schedule
- August 19-23, 2013
Introduction
Personnel responsible for radiation safety activities in medical institutions are faced with numerous administrative and technical issues. New technologies are continuously being developed, often with unique radiation safety techniques associated with them. New research projects and clinical trials at medical institutions require the RSO to continuously evaluate new protocols requiring a sound foundation in radiation safety. In order to meet the need within the medical community, ORAU conducts a five-day training course—Medical Radiation Safety Officer Training. The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 32 Continuing Education Credits for completion of this course.
Description
The one-week lecture/laboratory course introduces course participants to current issues and technologies in the medical applications of radiation. The issues and technologies are discussed in the context of improving and developing the institution’s radiation safety program.
Who should attend
This course is designed for individuals who presently have or anticipate having the responsibility for radiation safety officer activities at medical institutions. Participants should be familiar with the basics of health physics and radiation safety. Individuals new to the field are advised to attend the Introduction to Radiation Safety course.
Cost
$1,995 — The tuition includes the full cost of training, books, and instructional materials. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the PTP Electronic Library DVD.
| Monday | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome, Registration, Orientation and Photographs |
| 9:30 AM | REGULATIONS AND PART 35 REQUIREMENTS FOR A MEDICAL RSO |
| 11:00 AM | LICENSING |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | CURRENT NUCLEAR MEDICINE PRACTICE: POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION AND EXPOSURE |
| 2:30 PM | SURVEY INSTRUMENTS |
| Tuesday | |
| 8:00 AM | RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION |
| 10:00 AM | RADIONUCLIDE PACKAGE RECEIPT |
| 11:00 AM | INVENTORY CONTROL AND RECORDS |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | NCRP REPORT 160 SUMMARY |
| 1:30 PM | COMMUNICATIONS AND TRAINING |
| 2:30 PM | DEALING WITH THE RADIOACTIVE PATIENT |
| Wednesday | |
| 8:00 AM | CLINICAL MEDICAL ACCELERTORS |
| 9:30 AM | OVERVIEW OF BRACHYTHERAPY PHYSICS |
| 11:00 AM | PATIENT PROTECTION DURING FLUOROSCOPIC PROCEDURES |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RSO: CHAIN OF COMMAND AND RSO AUTHORITY |
| 2:00 PM | SECURITY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS |
| 3:00 PM | HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM | INSTRUMENTATION AND QUALITY CONTROL |
| 9:30 AM | DEMO: DOSE CALIBRATOR QUALITY CONTROL |
| 10:30 AM | COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES (JCAHO, DOH, INS COS) |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS – INCIDENT RESPONSE AND DOCUMENTATION |
| 2:00 PM | RSO RESPONSE TO DELIBERATE MISUSE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS |
| 3:00 PM | LABORATORY RESEARCH AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
| Friday | |
| 8:00 AM | POSITION EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY |
| 9:30 AM | RADIOACTIVE WASTE |
| 10:30 AM | DOSIMETRY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS |
| 11:30 AM | PTP ELECTRONIC LIBRARY CD |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | RADIATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL MANAGEMENT |
| 2:30 PM | Adjourn |
For further information or assistance, please contact:
Registrar
Professional Training Programs
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
P.O. Box 117, MS-11
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Phone: 865.576.3576
Fax: 865.241.9152
registrar@orau.org