NEW COURSE DATE
June 27, 2016 - July 1, 2016
(please plan accordingly) 

Course 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.

Meals-lunch will be provided during the intensive courses.

Lodging and Transportation-Hotel accommodations, airfare and car transportation will need to be arranged on your own.  

Registration Fees

$1,475  Course Registration Fee

$1,000   Special Registration Pricing expires on June 23, 2016

Register Now!

 Cancellation/Refund Policy

Registration & Cancellation Policy:
Full tuition must accompany each registration to ensure your registration for a course. Tuition is completely refundable if a course is cancelled by the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health or if the registrant cancels more than 21 working days prior to the course date. Registrants who cancel 10-20 working days prior to the course date may apply the entire course tuition towards another course or receive refund of 50%. No refunds are given for cancellations made less than 5 working days prior to the course date, but tuition may be applied towards a future course. A $75 administrative fee will be charged for cancellations 10 working days prior to the course date.  'No Shows' for a course will forfeit the full registration tuition. The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health must receive all cancellations in writing prior to the course date for the appropriate refund and/or credit to be issued. The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health cannot be held responsible for a non-refundable airline ticket in the event of a course cancellation.

Requests for registration refunds must be in writing and received by our office (SWCOEH)  The date the request is recieved by us will be considered the cancellation date. Requests received after the refund deadline will not be processed. Requests should be emailed to SWCOEH.CE@uth.tmc.edu 

The Southewest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health reserves the right to cancel activities, not less than 10 business days before the scheduled date, if extenuating circumstances make it necessary. Registrants will be notified at the contact information indicated on the registration form. If an activity is cancelled, the SWCOEH's liability is limited to the registration fee paid. 
  
NOTE: If payment is made by check, an identification number is required to process the refund.

For Further Information Contact
Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health
1200 Herman Pressler
RAS|W-1008
Houston, Texas 77030
713.500.9448713.500.9448 |Fax 713.500.9442713.500.9442  SWCOEH.CE@uth.tmc.edu

For information about other SWCOEH events, please visit www.swcoeh.org 

Currently there is no “Pay by Check” option enabled online.  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