Content of the course
The course consists of 27.5 contact hours, includes lectures, 2 practical sessions, a tutorial and an exam. Successful completion of the course results in a nationally recognized diploma.
The participant learns about maths, radiation physics, measuring methods, biological effects of ionizing radiation and risks and legislation on ionizing radiation. The tutorial focuses on risk analyses, the practical sessions focus on sealed sources and dispersible sources of ionizing radiation. This provides the participant with a solid base for working safely with sources of ionizing radiation.
Requirements
This course is organised in English. Sufficient proficiency in the English language is required.
Cost and practical information
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.