Radiation Protection (AMC PhD Program)

Information about the course Radiation Protection.

Goal:

The main goal of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental issues needed to work safely in a radionuclide laboratory, without unnecessary risk to yourself or others.

    Format:

    The course lasts three-and-a-half days and requires 48 hours of work in total, including private ­study. It is given twice a year.

    Dates scheduled:

    • 2018 (exact dates tba).

      Content:

      Radiation theory (1,5 days).

      Excursions (0,5 day)

      Radiation practice (0,5 day).

      Examination (0,5 day).

      Target audience:

      This course is intended for PhD candidates and all those who need such knowledge in the course of their work.

        Language:

        The course is given in Dutch. Papers are also in Dutch, an English version of the book is available.

        Examination and certificate:

        This course ends with a formal examination for the certificate Radiation Protection.

        Study load:

        48 hours, which is comparable to 1,7 ECTS points.

        Number of participants:

        Maximum 16 per course.

        Cost:

        No charge for registered AMC PhD candidates.

        Course coordinator:

        Maarten Huikeshoven/ AMC Radiation Protection Group (SBG) / m.j.huikeshoven@amsterdamumc.nl / tel. +31 (0)20 - 566 4836.

        Applications:

        Complete the application form on the AMC Intranet site (Dienstengids: Cursus Stralingshygiëne).

        More information:

        From the course oordinator or AMC Graduate School / graduateschool@amc.uva.nl / room E2-172 / tel. +31 (0)20 - 566 4618.

        Contact:

        AMC Graduate School
        E-mail: graduateschool@amc.uva.nl
        Tel: +31 (0)20 - 566 3108