Course details
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
Cost
$310.38 - $317.40 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of NMED 5161 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 58958
Duration
Tue Apr 18 - Sun Jun 04 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 58958
- $310.38
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 - Jun 04 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Joseph Cortese
Course outline
Cost
$310.38
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Internet delivered course. Email the instructor Joe Cortese at jcortese@bcit.ca with any questions about this course and for pre-readings.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of NMED 5161 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 35320
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Fri Oct 27 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 35320
- $317.40
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Oct 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$317.40
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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Email the instructor Joe Cortese at jcortese@bcit.ca for any questions about this course.
Status
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
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