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In short
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The course is intended for laboratory staff and students who work with open radioactive sources.
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The course functions as 'information and training' which is mandatory for employees and students working with ionizing radiation without continuous supervision.
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You will learn
TMS-VRS-C
You will learn
- How to promote and supervise the radiation safety as a radiation protection officer, how to check for contaminations and how to clean contaminated surfaces and people;
- How to act in case of a radiological incident and to interact with the radiation protection expert;
- How to use ionizing radiation in various fields of research;
- How to work safely with radioactive substances in spreadable form.
- Literature: Practical radiation protection, J. van den Eijnde en L. Roobol, ISBN/EAN 9789491764301
TMS-VRS-D
You will learn
- to do research with radioisotopes in a standard isotope laboratory
- to explain the risks of exposure to ionizing radiation
- to apply the local rules for working with radioisotopes
- to understand the additional information and instructions from the radiation protection officer
- to check their workplace and themselves for radioactive contamination
- to perform simple decontaminations
- Literature: Practical radiation protection, J. van den Eijnde en L. Roobol, ISBN/EAN 9789491764301
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The course will take place in February 2026. The exact dates will be announced as soon as possible.
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Dates
The course dates in 2026 are:
TMS-VRS-C
- 5 February
- 6 February
- 12 February
- 13 February
- 19 February (Practical)
- 20 February
- 26 February (College and exam training)
- 27 February (Exam)
- Date of the retake will follow.
TMS-VRS-D
- 5 February
- 12 February
- 13 February
- 19 February (Practical)
- 27 February (Exam)
- Date of the retake will follow.
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The course price depends on the level. The price includes the exam, a possible re-examination and teaching materials.
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Costs
The course price depends on the level.
The price includes the exam, a possible re-examination and teaching materials.TMS-VRS-C
This course will cost €3400,-.
TMS-VRS-D
This course will cost €1750,-.
Students may also register via Osiris for TMS-VRS-C. -
TMS-VRS-C Course will take 8 days, with an exam on the final day. TMS-VRS-D Course will take 3 full and two half days, with an exam on the final day.
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The course is intended for labaratory staff and students who work with open radioactive sources. There are no further admission requirements.
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On request, accreditation will be requested for laboratory technicians and analysts.
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When canceling 14 or more days in advance, you will be charged a € 50 administration fee. When cancelling less than 14 days in advance, you will not receive a refund.
Program
TMS-VRS-C
Program at a glance:
Introduction:
About the course set-up and the use of radiation in research
Lectures:
About radioactive decay and characteristics of ionizing radiation; shielding and detecting ionizing radiation; counting statistics; research methods with ionizing radiation; external radiation and internal contamination dosimetry and the effects of radiation; risk-analysis, supervision and legislation.
Practicals:
Safe working with radionuclides, detection and decontamination, supervising the radionuclide laboratory, visiting various research facilities at the Radboudumc and Radboud University
Response lectures:
About the lectures, self study, practicals and excercises
E-learning:
The e-learning covers the same subjects as the lectures, but is more in-depth and interlaced with quizzes and exercises.
Personal Learning:
Do your own research: present the findings of your internet research about a self-selected radiation topic
Literature:
Practical radiation protection, J. van den Eijnde en L. Roobol, ISBN/EAN 9789491764301
TMS-VRS-D
Program at a glance:
Introduction:
About the course set-up and the use of radiation in research
Lectures:
About the origin and general characteristics of ionizing radiation, shielding and detecting ionizing radiation, research methods with ionizing radiation, radiation dosimetry and the effects of radiation, supervision and legislation.
Practicals:
Safe working with radionuclides, detection and decontamination, supervising the radionuclide laboratory
Response lectures:
About the lectures, self-study, practicals and excercises
E-learning:
The e-learning covers the same subjects as the lectures, but is more in-depth and interlaced with quizzes and exercises.
Literature:
Practical radiation protection, J. van den Eijnde en L. Roobol, ISBN/EAN 9789491764301
