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)

The “Pay by Check” option on the registration page is currently 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.

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