Medical Radiation Safety Officer Training
Continuing education for MRSOs and radiation safety specialists in hospitals and other medical facilities
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. The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 40 Continuing Education Credits for completion of this course. American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Diplomates can claim Certification Maintenance credit for this event. See ABIH Maintain Certification for more information.
Training dates
- September 11–15, 2023 Register now
Course description
This five-day MRSO 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 an institution’s radiation safety program.
Who should attend
This course is designed for MRSOs and others 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 as a prerequisite.
Cost
$1,995 - The tuition includes the full cost of training and instructional materials in electronic form (PDF). Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet that is wifi enabled in order to download the instructional materials on the first day of the course. A printed copy of the instructional materials may be purchased for an additional fee ($50) if preferred. The print option can be selected during registration. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the ORAU Professional Training Programs Electronic Library DVD.
Questions
If you have additional questions about this course, please contact the Registrar.
Registration Information
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PTP has upgraded our instructional materials to an electronic format. Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet that is wifi enabled in order to download the instructional materials on the first day of the course. The lecture handouts that have traditionally been available in course notebooks will now be provided electronically. Textbooks and other resources may still be available in hardcopy for certain courses. If your preference is to work from printed materials please choose that option during registration and the notebook(s) will be provided for use on the first day of the course for an additional fee ($50). Lab handouts will still be provided for courses that include a laboratory component. If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar.
The decision deadline for running a course is 30 days prior to the course start date. If there are not enough registrants at that time, the course will be cancelled, so please REGISTER EARLY. If you are unable to register prior to the deadline, please contact the Registrar for assistance.
You have several options on registration and payment for an ORAU PTP course:
- Register and pay online (see course listings for registration links) with a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover)
- Contact the Registrar by email or phone for complete assistance in registration and payment.
Be sure to read the following information prior to registering.
Non-citizens (U.S.)
Since this training takes place in a Department of Energy facility, certain security requirements must be met. Foreign nationals must be cleared before attending, a process that may take several weeks. If you are a foreign national, contact the Registrar for additional information.
Confirmation
One month prior to the course starting date, if that much advance time is available, you will receive written confirmation of your registration, as well as additional information regarding time, local lodging, and local transportation. You are responsible for your own lodging arrangements.
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You may cancel your registration 30 days prior to the course start date with no penalty. Individuals who cancel within 30 days of the course start date will be assessed a 10% cancellation fee based on the cost of the course. Individuals who do not notify ORAU of cancellation and do not attend the course will be assessed a 20% cancellation fee.
Cancellations must be communicated directly to the ORAU Professional Training Programs Registrar and a confirmation will be provided. Cancellation fees will be invoiced to participants after the completion of the course. If a course was paid in full at the time of registration, reimbursement (minus any applicable cancellation fee) will be processed after course completion.
ORAU’s Professional Training Programs reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course due to insufficient participants, or for other reasons beyond our control. If a course is canceled, you will be notified by phone or email one month prior to the start date of the course. No cancellation fee will be assessed for courses canceled by ORAU. If ORAU cancels the course, any payments received prior to the cancellation of the course will be refunded in full.
ORAU does not recommend that participants make non-refundable travel arrangements prior to the one month cancellation window. ORAU is not liable for such costs if the course is canceled.
Time Action Cancellation Fee ≥ 30 days before start date of the course ORAU cancels course or participant cancels registration None < 30 days before start date of the course Participant cancels registration 10% of course cost Week of course Participant does not attend and/or provide notification before start date of the course 20% of course cost -
- From the airport, take US 129 N (Alcoa Highway) toward Knoxville for approximately 2.3 miles.
- Use the right lane to merge onto I-140 W via the ramp to Oak Ridge.
- Continue on I-140 W for approximately 11.4 miles. As you cross interstate I-40/I-75, I-140 ends and becomes TN-162. Continue on TN-162 (Pellissippi Parkway).
- In 5.9 miles, TN-162 N will merge with TN-62 W. You will travel through the small Solway community that primarily consists of gas stations and small stores. Continue over the Clinch River/Solway Bridge, and past a local cemetery that will be on the right.
- Stay in one of the left two lanes and continue another 6.3 miles to Oak Ridge.
Directions to the training center:
- After you have crossed over the Clinch River/Solway Bridge and cemetery is on your right, you will see a sign that says “Bethel Valley Road ORNL Y12 Complex, CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC.” Exit to the right onto Bethel Valley Road.
- In approximately 0.8 miles, the training center will be on the left at the intersection of Bethel Valley Road and Pumphouse Road (to the left) and Scarboro Road (to the right). Turn left onto Pumphouse Road. There will be two entrances immediately on the left into the parking lot.
- To enter the facility, walk around to the front of the building. The training center entrance faces Bethel Valley Road closest to the intersection.
Google Earth coordinates of training facility: 35.983667 -84.222
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Hotel Address Phone Distance Candlewood Suites* 10206 Parkside Drive, Knoxville 865.777.0400
1.877.226.353910 miles Comfort Inn 433 S. Rutgers Ave., Oak Ridge 865.481.8200
1.800.228.51502.5 miles Courtyard by Marriott 216 Langley Place, Knoxville 865.539.0600 9 miles Days Inn 206 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge 865.483.5615
1.800.329.74663 miles Doubletree 215 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge 865.481.2468
1.800.222.TREE3 miles Hampton Inn 208 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge 865.482.7889
1.800.HAMPTON3 miles Holiday Inn Express* 114 Tulsa Road, Oak Ridge 1.888.465.4329 3.5 miles Homewood Suites by Hilton 10935 Turkey Drive, Knoxville 865.777.0375 10 miles Quality Inn 216 S. Rutgers Ave., Oak Ridge 865.483.6809 3 miles Residence Inn by Marriott* 215 Langley Place, Knoxville 865.539.5339 9 miles SpringHill Suites by Marriott 10955 Turkey Drive, Knoxville 865.966.8888 10 miles Staybridge Suites (Extended Stay)* 420 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge 865.298.0050
1.800.238.80002.5 miles TownePlace Suites by Marriott* 205 Langley Place, Knoxville 865.693.5216 9 miles Westgate Apartments 101-O Gates Drive 865.481.0603 8 miles *Ask for the ORAU special rate.
Airline Phone Number Allegiant Air 702.505.8888 American Airlines 1.800.433.7300 Delta Airlines 702.505.8888 Frontier Airlines 801.401.9000 United Airlines 1.800.864.8331 McGhee Tyson Airport 865.342.3000 Rental Car Agency Phone Number Reservations Alamo 865.342.3210 1.800.327.9633 AVIS 865.342.3220 1.800.331.1212 Budget Car Rental 865.342.3220 1.800.527.0700 Dollar Car Rental 865.342.3250 1.800.366.2277 Enterprise Rent-a-Car 865.342.1650 1.800.Rent.A.Car Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Oak Ridge 865.483.8494 1.800.325.8007 Hertz 865.342.3232 1.800.654.3131 National Car Rental 865.342.3240 1.800.227.7368
Tentative Course Schedule
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Monday 8:00 AM Welcome, Registration, Orientation and Photo 9:00 AM Radiation Interactions and Radiobiology Review 10:00 AM Dosimetry Program Requirements 1:00 PM Transportation of Radioactive Materials 2:00 PM Introduction to Radiation Math for RSOs 3:30 PM Survey Instruments Tuesday 8:00 AM Responsibilities of the RSO 9:00 AM Security of Radioactive Material 10:00 AM Inventory Control and Records 1:00 AM Overview of Radioactive Materials Licensing Requirements 1:00 PM Overview of Brachytherapy Physics 2:00 PM Patient Protection during Fluoroscopic Procedures 3:00 PM Ethics of Radiation Protection in Human Subject Research and Practice Wednesday 8:00 AM Current Nuclear Medicine Practice: Potential for Contamination and Exposure 9:30 AM Dealing with the Radioactive Patient 11:00 AM Demo/Lab: Sealed Source Leak Testing, Shipping and Receiving RAM Packages 1:00 PM RSO’s Response to Deliberate Misuse of Radioactive Materials 2:00 PM Compliance with Other Regulatory Agencies 3:00 PM Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine 4:00 PM Radioisotopes and Radiation Safety in Biomedical Research Thursday 8:00 AM Instrumentation Quality Control 9:00 AM Demo/Lab: Survey Instruments and Dose Calibrator 10:00 AM Lab: Chi-Square Testing and Instrument QC 11:00 AM Clinical Medical Accelerators 1:00 PM Medical Radiation Regulations/Part 35 2:30 PM Internal Dosimetry for the MRSO 4:00 PM Treatment for Internal Contamination Friday 8:00 AM Challenges for the Health Physicist during Medical Management of Accidents 9:00 AM Inspections and Audits 10:30 AM Radioactive Waste Management 12:00 PM Course Critique and Adjourn
Contact us
For more information about ORAU's Professional Training Programs, contact:
Registrar
ORAU Professional Training Programs
P.O. Box 117, MS-11
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Phone: 865.576.3576
Fax: 865.241.9152
registrar@orau.org