Radiation Protection Training Course
10 - 14 May 2010
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 single week module covers the following subject areas: radiation risks, dosimetry, biological effects, instrumentation, legislation, transport, emergencies, and safe practice in the medical uses of ionising and non-ionising radiations. As well as lectures, there will be small, informal workshop sessions which will provide for a range of interests.
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 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.
Applications from abroad are welcome
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)R
- RPA certification
- RSA / 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
- 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 organiser
Mr Jim Thurston (The Royal Marsden Hospital)
Lecturers include
Miss M Bidmead (The Royal Marsden Hospital)
Dr I A Castellano (The Royal Marsden Hospital)
Mrs B Pratt (The Royal Marsden Hospital)
Dr I Rivens (Institute of Cancer Research)
Mr J Warrington (The Royal Marsden Hospital)
Dr C A Lewis (King’s College Hospital)
Mr J Thurston (The Royal Marsden Hospital)
Dr M Schmidt (Institute of Cancer Research)
Venue
Education & Conference Centre
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Stewart's Grove (off Fulham Road)
London, SW3 6JJ
Course Fees
£600 for applications received before 2nd April 2010
£700 for applications received after 2nd April 2010
Payment by cheque only
Please make sure that the cheque is filled correctly - made payable to:
Institute of Cancer Research
Registration
The registration form will be available:
- From the first issue of the IPEM circular (January 2010)
- On this website (Download Registration Form)
Registration 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.
The form and cheque have to come together in one envelope. Please do not send them separately.
Registration forms without a cheque will not be processed and will not be kept.
Numbers of participants are strictly limited to provide a friendly open forum for debate, and to assist in the running of the workshops.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available in nearby hotels, B&Bs and private houses. Details supplied on registration.
Further information
Further details on course content can be obtained from the course organiser:
Tel.: +44 (0)20 7808 2509
For registration details contact the RPTC Secretary:
Ms Elena Santusova
Physics Department
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Fulham Road
London, SW3 6JJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 2505
