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Short description
In this weeklong training, you will acquire the
skills and knowledge required to implement and support the radiation protection
measures prescribed by a radiation protection expert(s), and handle open
radioactive sources.
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Content
- Basics of radiation physics and radiobiology
- Awareness of radiation hazards and standard protection measures
- Appropriate handling of sealed and open radioactive sources
- Fundamentals and practical applications of radiation measurement techniques
- Applicable laws, regulations and guidelines
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Learning Objectives
This course covers the skills and competences required for laboratory personnel working in work areas type B and C as outlined in the Strahlenschutzausbildungsverordnung
for the application area I 19 (SR 814.501.261).
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Audience
This course is designed for Laboratory personnel
in working areas type B/C (I 19) and laboratory personnel in nuclear facilities
(K 5) as well as veterinary practice assistants working with open radioactive
sources (MP 17).
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Methods
- Theoretical inputs
- Individual exercises
- Demonstration of simple physical experiments
- Physics experiments with sealed and open radiation sources
- Self-study for exam
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Advanced courses
- K876E "Continuing training in radiological protection for laboratory personnel in working ares types B and C (I19)"
- K420 "Anerkannte Ausbildung zu Strahlenschutz-Sachverständigen für die Arbeitsbereiche B und C (I1)"
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Execution in
English (this course is also available in German - K875)
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Prerequisites
None
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Requirements for Certification
Written exam
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Certification
- Certificate of participation
- BAG
accredited Certificate after successful completion of the exam
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Location
Villigen, PSI Education Center (building OSGA)
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Duration (Lessons are 45 min)
5 days (40 lessons)
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Course Management / Moderation
Maya Keller, Leiterin Fachangebote, PSI Education Center
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Number of participants
Minimum 6 / Maximum 16
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Meals
This course does not include meals. However, the staff restaurant OASE also provides external visitors with inexpensive and delicious menus.
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Further information
Please bring a calculator, a laptop or tablet
PC incl. power adapter
Please wear suitable lab clothing: long
trousers, closed shoes (a lab coat will be provided)
Note for pregnant or breastfeeding women: for
radiation protection reasons (StSV Art. 53 Sect. 5b, 6), we recommend that you
contact the course instructor to discuss your situation before registering for
the course.
The course price of CHF 2’400.- per participant
includes the examination fee. If a re-examination is necessary, we will charge
a separate CHF 150.- fee.
Course type: Ausbildung
Product category: Strahlenschutz in Industrie, Gewerbe, Lehre und Forschung
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For questions
Administration PSI Education Center, Tel. 056 310 24 00, bildungszentrum@psi.ch
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Cancellation Policy
see general terms and conditions
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