Course overview
This course is the third in the Graduate Certificate of Radiation Management and aims to provide an overall understanding of the fundamental basics of radiation management. Consisting of 12 modules delivered via 2-weekly online lectures, Students will begin learning the legislative and regulatory requirements that oversee radiation management. Then they will learn the basic principles of radiation protection, including shielding, transport and storage of radioactive material, before learning about dose assessments of radionuclides internally and environmentally.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of international standards and regulation models, radiation regulations, and regulatory bodies
- Understand the basic principles of radiation protection including a focus on shielding requirements for different radiation emission types and describe the procedures for transport and storage of radioactive material
- Describe and compare the dose assessment methods and characteristics between internal and external environmental exposures of radioactive material
- Engage in lab-based practicals based on content delivered through the course including environmental and field measurements and X-Ray fluorescence