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Principles of Laboratory Radiation Safety

Thursday, September 19, 2024 09:00to18:00
McTavish 3610 Room 430, 3610 rue McTavish, Montreal, QC, H3A 1Y2, CA

Target Audience: All staff and students required to handle and/or store radioactive materials must follow this course.

91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students staff and faculty must register online using the EHS Course Registration System. See the Quick Guide if you encounter any issues.

Non-91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ student registrants please complete and submit the Paying Participant Training Form

Content: 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: A course certificate is presented to participants who successfully complete a written examination.

Duration: 9h00 to 18h00 (9h00-16h00 for the course and 16h00-18h00 for the Exam)

Cost (91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ): Free for the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Community (students, staff and faculty).

Cost (Non-91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ): $50 (if paid by PI); $200.00 per person plus applicable taxes for other payment methods.

Examination information: The exam is compulsory for all staff and students under 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ'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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