1851 Crosspoint Avenue
Houston, TX 77054
US
June 22-26
Conference Objectives
The
overall objective of this interactive course is to provide you with the
tools you need in order to ensure the safe and compliant receipt, use,
transport, and release of radioactive materials and radiation sources.
You will learn how to maintain a high level of compliance with radiation
regulations and protocols based on novel research performed by the
University of Texas Health Science Center. You will improve your skills
in performing radiation safety surveys, shipping and receiving
radioactive materials, and managing and disposing of radioactive waste.
This course is designed to meet the established Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) Radiation Control training requirements for individuals wishing
to become Radiation Safety Officers.
Who Should Attend
This
program is designed for anyone who currently works in the field of
radiation safety or wants to learn about the science of radiation. The
content serves as a good refresher for health physicists.
Registration Fees
$ 1,475 Early Registration (Ends May 22, 2015)
$ 1,675 Regular Registration (Ends June 8, 2015)
$ 1,875 Late Registration (Begins June 9, 2015)
Major Course Concepts
Monday
- Introduction to Radiation Safety
- Fundamentals of Radiation and Radioactiviy
- Radiation Problem Session
Tuesday
- Fundamentals Review
- "Background" Sources of Radiation Exposure
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Regulatory Dose Limits
- Internal & External Dosimety
Wednesday
- Programs for Controlling Radiation-Producing Devices
- NORM Overview
- Life Cycle of Radiation Sources
- Licensing, Registrations & Regulations
- Source Security Issues
- Radiation Protection Program (ALARA)
Thursday
- Instrumentation
- Surveys & Inventories
- Regulatory Process Overview
- Waste Management & Transportation
- Preparing for & Responding to Emergencies
- Overview of Domestic Terrorist Acts
Friday
- Preparing for & Handling Inspections
- Regulatory Perspective (TX DSHS)
- Avoiding Common Violations
Currently the “Pay by Check” option is broken. If you try to checkout after selecting that
option, you will get an error message. If you would like to pay for a course
using some method other than a credit card, please contact Pamela Phillips at Pamela.D.Phillips@uth.tmc.edu to be registered manually and given further payment
instructions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.