Date: 4-6 October 2021 (Virtual Course)
Credit: AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
Organised by the Joint Department of Physics of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
Course outline
Due to the continued uncertainty with the pandemic situation a decision has been taken to offer an online version of this course only in 2021. If you have already booked and paid for a place on this course you will be contacted with the options available to you.
This course provides the theoretical background and training necessary for the management of unsealed and sealed radioactive substances in hospitals.
The first day covers the following subject areas: interaction and units, instrumentation, radiation effects and risks and the regulatory framework. The following two days cover the legislation, applying for a Permit and compliance with the Permit conditions, the transport regulations and practical management of radioactive substances in hospitals. As well as lectures, there will be workshop sessions covering some practical issues..
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 wishing to become Radioactive Waste Advisers (RWA), and covers the Basic Underpinning Knowledge (Basic Syllabus) as set out in the RPA2000 Guidance.
The course is an IPEM approved external short course.
Course materials, virtual PowerPoint presentations and a certificate of attendance is provided. Those wishing to use the course towards RWA certification can sit an optional marked short exam.
Venue
The course will be delivered online via Zoom.
Course overview
Day 1: Review of the Basics
- Interactions and Units
- Instrumentation
- Risks and Effects
- Regulatory Framework
Day 2: Statutory Requirements
- EPR2016
- Applying for a Permit
- Compliance with Permit Conditions
- Source Security
- Transport Requirements
Day 2: Workshops
- EPR Audits
- Radiological Hazard
- Assessment using the IRAT Model
Day 3: Radioactive Source Management in Hospitals
- Diagnostic Uses
- Therapeutic Uses
- Managing HASS and Other Sealed Sources
- Radioactive Waste Management
- RWA Certification
- Optional Assessment
(The organisers may need to alter the final programme to fulfil practical commitments.)
Course organisers
Brenda Pratt and Allison Craig
Lecturers include (subject to confirmation):
Mrs Brenda Pratt (The Royal Marsden)
Dr Allison Craig (The Royal Marsden)
Mr Bruno Rojas (The Royal Marsden)
Mr Dominic Rushforth (The Royal Marsden)
Dr Jan Taprogge (The Royal Marsden)
Mr Jim Thurston ( Dorset County Hospital)
Will Jones (Independent Safety Services - DGSA)
Anne-Marie Gawronski (Environment Agency)
Applicants
Course Fees
| |
Full three days including first day review: |
Two-day module excluding 1st day review
(for those who have already attended RPTC in past 5 years) |
| Application received on or before 20 August 2021 |
£350 |
£260 |
| Applications received after 20 August 2021 |
£440 |
£350
|
Payment options
- Invoice - A Purchase Order number must be included on the Registration Form.
- BACS/Overseas - Please contact the RWATC Secretariat.
Registration
Registration Form 2021
A place will be allocated only upon receipt of completed registration form valid quoted payment reference/PO or completed bank transfer. Unfortunately credit card payments cannot be accepted at this time.
Registration forms without a payment reference/PO or bank transfer payment will not be processed.
Further Information
Further details on course content can be obtained from course organisers. Call 020 8661 3086 or 6259, or email [email protected] or [email protected]