Radiation Protection Training Course

Monday 22 – Friday 26 April 2013 

Organised by 

Joint Department of Physics of The Royal Marsden NHS Trust & The Institute of Cancer Research 

In association with 

The Department of Medical Engineering & Physics of King's College Hospital NHS Trust.

Course outline

The course will provide the theoretical background and training necessary for the radiological protection requirements of both ionising and non-ionising radiations used in hospitals. 

The main four-day module covers the following subject areas: radiation risks, dosimetry, biological effects, instrumentation, legislation, transport, emergencies, and safe practice in the medical uses of ionising radiations. As well as lectures, there will be small, informal workshop sessions which will provide for a range of interests. An optional fifth day will be run on radiation protection issues around the medical use of non-ionising radiations.

The course is at a level suitable for hospital physicists working in the field of radiation protection or those who want to expand their knowledge in this field. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to become Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) and covers the Basic Underpinning Knowledge (Basic Syllabus) as set out in Annex 3 of the HSE statement on Radiation Protection Advisers.

The course is accredited within the IPEM CPD scheme.

A comprehensive course booklet and a certificate of attendance is provided.  Those wishing to use the course towards RPA certification can sit an optional marked short exam.

Applications from abroad are welcome.

Venue

Education & Conference Centre
The Royal Marsden
Stewart's Grove (off Fulham Road)
London 
SW3 6JJ

[Map]

Course overview

Day 1: Review & the effects of radiation

• Historical review
• Protection agencies
• Interactions and units
• Sources of IR exposure
• Instrumentation
• Risks and effects

 Day 2: Statutory requirements

• Framework
• IRR1999
• IR(ME)R2000
• RPA certification
• EPR2010 / HASS
• Transport requirement

 Day 3: Radiation protection in hospitals

• Diagnostic radiology
• Patient doses & DRLs
• Protection of progeny
• Brachytherapy
• Unsealed sources
• Beam radiotherapy

Day 4: External influences & emergencies

• COREC and ethics
• Emergencies
• NAIR & Accidents
• PET & Cyclotron
• Guest Lecturer
• Optional Assessment

 Day 5: Non-ionising radiation protection (optional)

• Ultrasound
• MRI & spectroscopy
• Microwave & RF
• Ultra-violet
• LASERS

 Days  1 - 4  Workshops

• Role play
• The unexpected
• Auditing
• Risk assessment
• Research ethics applications

The organisers may need to alter the final programme to fulfil practical commitments.

Course organisers

Mr Jim Thurston & Ms Jessica Sowden (The Royal Marsden)

Lecturers include:

Miss Margaret Bidmead (The Royal Marsden)

Dr Elly Castellano (The Royal Marsden)

Mr Peter Childs (The Royal Marsden)

Mrs Patricia Clinch (King’s College Hospital)

Dr Neil Lewis (King’s College Hospital)

Dr Lynn Martinez (Royal Free Hospital)

Mrs Brenda Pratt (The Royal Marsden)

Dr Ian Rivens (Institute of Cancer Research)

Dr Maria Schmidt (Institute of Cancer Research)

Ms Jessica Sowden (The Royal Marsden)

Mr Jim Thurston (The Royal Marsden)

Course fees

Full 5 days including optional module in non-ionising radiations:

£650 for applications received before or on 11 March 2013
£750 for applications received after 11 March 2013

4 day module on ionising radiations only:

£550 for applications received before or on 11 March 2013
£650 for applications received after 11 March 2013

Payment:

• Cheque
  • Make payable to: 
    Institute of Cancer Research - PHRJOL
    
• Credit/debit card 
  • Providing CC/DC details on the form
  • Paying over the phone - call RPTC Secretary
  • Available also for applicants from abroad
    
• Invoice
  • Registration form must quote valid purchase order or reference number
    
• BACS
  • For applications from abroad only
  • For details contact RPTC Secretary

Registration

The registration form will be available:

• To download from the ICR website
• With the IPEM Circular in January 2013

Numbers of participants are strictly limited to provide a friendly open forum for debate, and to assist in the running of the workshops. Registration therefore is on a first-come-first-serve basis, there are no provisional bookings.

A place will be allocated only on receipt of registration form together with a cheque or valid quoted payment reference or completed bank transaction (credit/debit card or BACS).

 Registration forms without a cheque or payment reference will not be processed.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available in nearby hotels, B&Bs and private houses. Details can be supplied on request by ticking the appropriate box on the registration form.

Further information

Further details on course content can be obtained from the course organiser:

Mr Jim Thurston
Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 2509

or Ms Jessica Sowden
Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 2505

For registration details and any other queries contact the RPTC Secretary:

Caroline Saunders or Lesley Brotherston
Tel: +44 (0)20 8661 3700

Physics Department
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Downs Road
Sutton, SM2 5PT