Environmental Monitoring for Radioactive Material
Course schedule
May 10-14, 2010
Introduction
Monitoring programs for environmental radioactivity have been, or are being, established at many facilities. It is essential to ensure that the appropriate types of samples are collected, that the appropriate measurements are made, that the correct sampling and measurement techniques are employed, and that the best locations for these samples and measurements are selected. To help meet the need for trained personnel in this area, ORAU conducts a five-day training course—Environmental Monitoring for Radioactivity. The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 32 Continuing Education Credits for completion of this course. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene grants 5.0 Certification Maintenance Points to CIHs for completion of this course.
Description
This one-week laboratory-oriented course introduces participants to the basic theories and mechanics of environmental monitoring for radioactivity. Approximately 50% of the time is spent collecting and analyzing samples; the remaining time will be devoted to lectures.
Who should attend
This course is for individuals who are designing and/or implementing environmental monitoring programs yet whose practical and/or theoretical experience in this area is limited.
Cost
$1,895 — 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.
Tentative Course Schedule
| Monday | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome, Registration, Orientation and Photo |
| 9:30 AM | INTRODUCTION |
| 10:00 AM | PATHWAYS ANALYSIS |
| 11:00 AM | BACKGROUND RADIOACTIVITY AND RADIATION |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMS: ROUTINE |
| 2:30 PM | REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS (NRC, EPA, DOE) |
| Tuesday | |
| 8:00 AM | DIRECT GAMMA MEASUREMENTS (TLDs, PICs, and NaI; Point Measurements and Surface Scans) |
| 9:30 AM | AIR SAMPLING |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Lab: Gamma Measurements |
| 2:30 PM | Lab: Air Sampling |
| Wednesday | |
| 8:00 AM | SOIL SAMPLING |
| 9:30 AM | SEDIMENT SAMPLING |
| 11:00 AM | VEGETATION AND FOOD SAMPLING |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Lab: Soil Sampling |
| 2:45 PM | Lab: Gamma Measurements and Borehole Logging |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM | WATER SAMPLING: SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER |
| 10:30 AM | SAMPLE PREPARATION |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Lab: Sediment Sampling |
| 2:30 PM | Lab: Water Sampling |
| Friday | |
| 8:00 AM | CHARACTERIZING SITES FOR REMEDIAL
ACTION BACKGROUND RADIOACTIVITY AND RADIATION |
| 9:00 AM | Lab: Sample Analysis |
| 10:00 AM | Electronic Resources |
| 11:30 AM | Critique and Summary |
| Noon | 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