Basic Radiation Safety
From Radiological Sciences
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[edit] Instructor
Michael Charlton, PhD
[edit] Text
Radioisotope User's Training Manual
[edit] Credits
1
[edit] Semester Offered
Spring
[edit] Recommended References
- Handbook of Health Physics and Radiological Health, 3rd Edition, Eds: Schlein, Slabeck, and Birky ;
- Regulatory References ; NCRP/ICRP
[edit] Evaluation Scheme
Midterm examination (40%); Final Examination (40%); Student Interaction/Participation (20%)
[edit] Course Outline
This course provides the student with a conceptual understanding of the radiation protection principles involved in the research, diagnostic, and therapeutic uses of radiation sources. This course will cover the safe receipt, use, storage, and disposal of radiation sources in the medical and research settings. Successful participants will earn three UTHSCSA safety certificates of completion: 1. Radiation safety; 2. Laser safety; and 3. Laboratory safety. List of Topics by week:
| Week | Topic |
- Introduction, Course Orientation, Properties of Radiation
- Natural Sources of Radiation, Common Uses, Human Use of Radiation
- Basic Quantities and Units
- Radioactive Decay Fundamentals
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Regulatory Dose Limits
- Radiation Protection Program Management
- Midterm Examination
- Radiation Detection & Measurement
- Liquid Scintillation Counting Fundamentals
- Emergency Response/Spill Procedures; Security of Radioactive Materials
- Performing Radiation Safety Surveys
- Prudent Radioactive Waste Disposal
- Basic Laboratory Safety/Hazardous Waste
- Basic Laser Safety Training
- Course Review and Final Examination
[edit] Course Appendix
1 set of exams, 1 student evaluation (1 set of experiment descriptions, etc.).
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