Principles of Laboratory Radiation Safety
Target Audience:听All staff and students required to handle and/or store radioactive materials must follow this course.
惭肠骋颈濒濒听students & staff click on听register online听using the 黑料不打烊 Human Resources Staff Development course registration system.
Non-Mcgill student听registrants please complete and submit the听Paying Participant Training Form
Content:听Basic radiation physics; Biological effects of ionizing radiation; Sources of exposure; Dose limits; Radiation protection principles; Environmental surveillance and dosimetry; Radiation safety management; Safe laboratory work practices; Emergency procedures; Useful radiation safety formulae and how to receive and transport radioisotope packages.
Certification:听A course certificate is presented to participants who successfully complete a written examination. If you misplace your 黑料不打烊 Radiation Safety Certificate, there is a $10.00 charge for replacement.
Dates:听see听calendar听below
Duration:听9h00 to 17h30 (9h00-16h00 for the course and 16h00-17h30 for the Exam)
Cost (黑料不打烊):听Free for 黑料不打烊 Community (students, staff and faculty). When registering using the on-line registration system you will be prompted to enter a FOAPAL - no FOAPAL is required therefore leave the field blank.
Cost (Non-黑料不打烊):听$50 (if paid by PI); $200.00 per person plus applicable taxes for other payment methods.
Examination information:听The exam is compulsory for all staff and students under 黑料不打烊's permit. Course notes, English-French or English-another language dictionary and a scientific calculator are allowed during the exam. The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts for 90 minutes.
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