RPO: Dispersible radioactive substances level D
What is does it require to work safely with dispersible radioactive materials? Learn that and more in this course!
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RPO: Dispersible radioactive substances level D
Program
- Structure of matter
- Radioactive decay and types of ionising radiation
- Radioactivity
- Interaction of ionising radiation with matter
- Dosimetric quantities and units
- Radiation measurement devices
- Biological effects
- Laws and regulations
- Practical radiation protection: safe handling of dispersible radioactive substances
- Communication skills and attitude
Required prior knowledge
NRG recommends prior education of EQF level 3 or higher (Dutch: “MBO level-3” or higher). You will also need mathematical skills and insights. In addition to contact hours, you will spend about 32 hours on self-study.
Refresher course mathematics
To participate, you must have the following mathematical skills:
- Working with a scientific calculator
- Scientific notation
- Powers of 10
- Prefixes
- Solving and transforming equations
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Available start dates
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There are currently no sessions scheduled. However, you can always join the waiting list using the button below.
Refresher course mathematics
If you want to refresh your knowledge, sign up for a mathematics refresher course. This course takes two mornings, after which you will be ready to become a radiation protection officer.
Selfstudy
Besides contact hours, you will spend about 32 hours on self-study.
Learning outcomes of the course
The course adheres to the standards of the course as set by the Dutch government. These standards can be found in Appendix 5.2, section E-3 of the “Regeling basisveiligheidsnormen stralingsbescherming (Rbs) [Dutch law].
Structure of the RPO DRS-D course
The RPO DRS-D course consists of 7 contact days including the exam, in which the following working methods are applied:
- Classroom theory lessons consisting of a mix of:
- Lectures
- Homework discussions
- Multiple-choice practice tests
- Discussions
- Practice with small assignments
- Exercise classes:
- Practice with larger exercises
- Communication skills and attitude (soft skills): practice with incidents and other casuistry
- Exam training:
- Performing practice exams with extensive review of the questions
- Practical work, where theory is applied and brought to life
- Exam
- Review of the exam (optional)
Also relevant
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- Specialised (guest) lecturers
- Practicals in our own facilities
- 3-in-1 training
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