Content of the course
The course consists of 20 contact hours, includes lectures, a practical sessions and an exam. Successful completion of the course results in a nationally recognized diploma.
The participant learns about maths, radiation physics, medical imaging, biological effects of ionizing radiation and risks and legislation on ionizing radiation. The practical session focuses on using and working safely with X-ray devices.
Cost and practical information
This course is organized in Dutch.
The course is free for internal participants (UM, MUMC+, Maastro, Maastro Proton Therapy B.V. and Brightlands Incubators Maastricht B.V.). Specific enrolment conditions apply.
The course is organized in the Spring and Fall of each year. More information on planning, enrolment conditions and registration can be found at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/radiation-protection-unit
This course is accredited by the Dutch Authority on Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ANVS) under accreditation number ANVS-PP-2022/0091279-48.