Occupational Internal Dosimetry

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Introduction

Personnel working with unencapsulated radioactive materials have the potential to receive internal doses via inhalation or ingestion. Recent experience involving the intake of alpha emitters at Nuclear Power plants has created a need for individuals who understand the current methods for determining radiation dose from such intakes. To meet this need, ORAU conducts a 4.5 day training course – Occupational Internal Dosimetry. The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 32 Continuing Education Credits
for completion of this course.

Description

This one-week course is designed to provide course participants with a thorough understanding of current methods for determining radiation doses resulting from intakes of radioactive materials by workers. The course covers the basic concepts and principles of internal dose assessments, and describes the ICRP internal dosimetry systems and models currently in use in the U.S. and internationally. Bioassay methods (both direct and indirect) are reviewed and bioassay interpretation is discussed in detail. Regulations
and regulatory guidance is discussed, including the design of bioassay programs and methods for demonstrating regulatory compliance. Finally, quality assurance and methods for program evaluation are covered. Throughout the course, students work detailed example problems covering all aspects of internal dose assessment.

Who should attend

This course is designed for individuals who currently have or anticipate having the responsibility to implement, manage or evaluate occupational internal dosimetry programs. Participants should be familiar with basic concepts and radiation quantities and units.

Cost

$1,995 — The tuition includes the full cost of training, books and instructional materials. Attendees will also receive a copy of the PTP Electronic Library DVD.

Tentative Course Schedule

Monday
8:00 AM Registration and Orientation 
8:30 AM BASIC CONCEPTS OF INTERNAL DOSIMETRY
10:00 AM Break
10:45 AM DOSIMETRY SYSTEMS-ICRP 2
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM DOSIMETRY SYSTEMS-ICRP 26/30
2:00 PM Break
2:15 PM DOSIMETRY SYSTEMS-ICRP 60
3:00 PM DOSIMETRY SYSTEMS-ICRP 103
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Problem Session
Tuesday
8:00 AM INTAKE MODELS: INHALATION
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM INTAKE MODELS: INGESTION
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM INTAKE MODELS: CONTAMINATED WOUNDS
1:30 PM SYSTEMIC BIOKINETIC MODELS
2:00 PM Break
2:15 PM DOSIMETRY MODELS
3:00 PM Break
2:30 PM Problem Session
Wednesday
8:00 AM WORKPLACE AIR MONITORING
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM BIOASSAY PROGRAMS
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM IN VITRO BIOASSAY METHODS
1:30 PM IN VIVO BIOASSAY METHODS
2:00 PM Break
2:15 PM BIOASSAY DATA INTERPRETATION
3:30 PM Break
3:45 PM Problem Session
Thursday
8:00 AM REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE
9:00 AM INTERNAL DOSIMETRY AT NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
10:00 AM Break
10:15 PM INTERNAL DOSIMETRY AT URANIUM FACILITIES
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM INTERNAL DOSIMETRY AT RESEARCH& MEDICAL FACILITIES
1:30 PM FETAL DOSIMETRY
2:00 PM Break
2:15 PM INTERNAL DOSIMETRY COMPUTER CODES
2:45 PM Problem Session
Friday
8:00 AM PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
9:30 AM Break
9:45 AM CASE STUDIES
10:30 AM Course Exam
11:30 AM Critique and Adjournment

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