Course Overview
This course is one of a series intended for individuals preparing to assume the responsibilities of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or RSO Assistant in a health care, laboratory or educational facility utilizing radioactive materials. Course modules are designed to enable students to fulfil Canadian Radiation Protection Association core level competencies pertaining to program administration, employee qualifications and performance, inspections, audits and investigations. Students will explore, interpret and apply Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations to create components of a customized radiation safety program relating to administrative responsibilities. Assignments involve scenario-based exercises suitable for application in a working environment or a simulated setting.
Prerequisite(s)
- Diploma of Technology in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent or prior knowledge of radiation physics and experience handling radioactive materials.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$350.11
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Interpret and apply Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission acts and regulations to create the administrative components of a customized radiation safety program.
- Administer a safety program that provides effective control of radiation protection activities in accordance with Federal and Provincial regulations.
- Discern the requirements for a license.
- Differentiate between license types and applications.
- Negotiate the mechanisms to apply for a license.
- Ensure best practices that reflect safe use of radioactive material, concern for public safety and adherence to ALARA principles.
- Establish a system to document, recover and readily access information regarding the use of radioactive materials.
- Assess, advance and promote the radiation safety skills of employees.
- Perform radiation safety inspections, safety audits and investigations.
Effective as of Fall 2007
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NMED 5161 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 35320
Dates
Sep 07 - Oct 23 Loading
- CRN 35320
- $350.11 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Oct 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Joseph Cortese
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Email the instructor Joe Cortese at jcortese@bcit.ca for any questions about this course.
Confirmation
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of NMED 5161 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 77501
Dates
Jan 04 - Feb 27 Loading
- CRN 77501
- $350.11 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Feb 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Joseph Cortese
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Email the instructor Joe Cortese at jcortese@bcit.ca with any questions about this course and for pre-readings.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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