Medical Radiation Safety Officer Training
Course schedule
August 16-20, 2010
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
$1,895 — 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 | REGULATIONS AND PART 35 REQUIREMENTS |
| 11:00 AM | DOSIMETRY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | MONITORING AND SURVEY INSTRUMENTS |
| 3:00 PM | PREP & SHIPMENT OF RAM |
| Tuesday | |
| 8:00 AM | LICENSING |
| 9:00 AM | RECORD KEEPING AND INVENTORY CONTROL AND RADIOISOTOPE RECEIPT |
| 10:30 AM | SECURITY GUIDELINES |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | TRAINING REQUIREMENTS |
| 2:00 PM | PATIENT PROTECTION DURING FLUOROSCOPIC PROCEDURES |
| 3:30 PM | HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT OF RADIATION ACCIDENT VICTIMS |
| Wednesday | |
| 8:00 AM | RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RSO |
| 9:30 AM | DEALING WITH RADIOACTIVE PATIENTS |
| 10:30 AM | CURRENT NUCLEAR MEDICINE PRACTICE:
POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION AND EXPOSURE |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH |
| 2:00 PM | DOSE CALIBRATOR QUALITY CONTROL |
| 3:30 PM | Lab: Dose Calibrator Quality Control, Survey Instrument Calibration (gamma) |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM | LDR, HDR AND IV BRACHYTHERAPY |
| 9:00 AM | OTHER THERAPIES AND USES OF SEALED SOURCES |
| 10:30 AM | INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS – INCIDENT RESPONSE AND DOCUMENTATION |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES (JCAHO, DOH, INS COS) |
| 2:00 PM | RSO RESPONSE TO DELIBERATE MISUSE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS |
| 3:00 PM | LABORATORY RESEARCH AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
| Friday | |
| 8:00 AM | WASTE HANDLING AND STORAGE |
| 9:30 AM | PET |
| 11:00 AM | Lab: Internet Resources |
| 11:30 AM | 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