MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

NMT201  1990 Fall – 2010 Summer I

Radiation Safety

1.

Define and review basic terminology and theory related to radiation safety. (I)

2.

Describe and apply units of dose and exposure. (II)

3.

Describe procedures for the standard use and record keeping of radioisotopes. (III)

4.

Explain radiation protection practices to include the use of radioisotopes and of protective equipment. (IV)

5.

Explain specific types of monitoring devices for personnel including the environmental and regulatory requirements. (V)

6.

Describe the decontamination procedures, monitoring, and reports related to spill procedures. (VI)

7.

Explain the specific types of licenses for the handling and use of radioisotopes. (VII)

8.

Explain disaster procedures and planning for the facilities and personnel outside of the hospital environment. (VIII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

NMT201  1990 Fall – 2010 Summer I

Radiation Safety

I. Terminology and Theory

A. Atomic theory

B. Ionization

C. X- and gamma radiation

D. Radioisotope

E. Interactions

II. Units of Dose and Exposure

A. Roentgen

B. Radiation absorbed dose (RAD)

C. Radiation equivalent man (REM)

D. Curie (Ci)

E. Relative biological effectiveness (RBE)

F. Quality factors (QF)

G. Dose distribution factor (DF)

H. Maximum permissible dose (MPD)

I. Maximum permissible body burdens (MPBB)

J. Maximum permissible concentrations (MPC)

K. Linear energy transfer (LET)

L. Systems international equivalents and conversions

M. A.L.A.R.A.

III. Use and Record Keeping of Radioisotopes

A. Receipt

B. Storage

C. Handling

D. Transportation

E. Disposal

F. Restricted and unrestricted areas

G. Special records

IV. Radiation Protection Practices

A. Distance

B. Shielding

1. Alpha shielding

2. Beta shielding

3. Gamma shielding

4. Half-value layer

C. Time

D. Protective equipment

1. Gloves

2. Syringe shields

3. Special handling techniques

V. Monitoring Devices

A. Personnel Dosimeters

1. Pocket

2. Film badge

3. Tld's

B. Environmental Instruments

1. Alpha detection

2. Beta-gamma detection

C. Environmental monitoring

1. Applicable regulations

2. Surface monitoring

3. Air monitoring

4. Liquid monitoring

5. Records and forms

D. Regulatory requirements

VI. Spill Procedures

A. Decontamination procedures

B. Monitoring requirements

C. Reports and records

VII. Licensing

A. Federal regulations

B. Broad institutional license

C. Specific institutional license

D. General license to physician

E. Specific license to physician

F. Reactor and therapy license

G. Application procedures

H. Human use of by-product material

VIII. Disaster Procedures and Planning

A. Disaster plan

B. Responsibilities of hospital personnel

C. Environmental monitoring

D. Personnel monitoring