1 – GENERAL PURPOSE
Empower students to understand the risks of ionizing radiation , as well as prepare them to apply safety measures against the harmful effects of this type of radiation , thus avoiding harmful exposures originating in the workplace.
At the end of the course, the student will have knowledge about:
- Introduction to radiation and radioactivity;
- Types of radioactive sources (natural and synthetic);
- Radiological quantities (units and quantities);
- Types of contamination (direct exposure, contact, inhalation and ingestion);
- Radiation risks associated with health due to the performance of their duties;
- Principles and objectives of radiation protection;
- Main instruments used in radioprotection;
- Dose limits and control (time, distance and shielding);
- Radiation detection and measurement (individual and area monitoring);
- Supervised area and controlled area; PPE and EPC available and related to the radiological risks present;
- Right of access to records of dose values for each IOE;
- Relevant legislation (CNEN Norms, NR-06, NR-15 and this NR);
- Procedure in accidents and emergency situations; Basics of first aid;
- Transport, storage and radioactive waste.
3 – SCOPE OF WORK
The student may work in any branch of industry that involves activities involving exposure to ionizing radiation, provided that he or she is duly qualified or supervised by a professional qualified by CNEN.
4 – TARGET PUBLIC
Professionals who may be exposed to ionizing radiation in the workplace.
5 – REQUIREMENTS
The student must be at least 18 years and High School Diploma or GED.
6 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO FOLLOW THE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE
The courses offered by West Group online use a teaching methodology which activities are organized within a Virtual Learning Environment . Therefore , to participate in a course in the distance learnign modality , you need to have basic knowlodge in computers , specially knowing how to navigate over the internet.
7 – METHODOLOGY
The course will follow one another through expository, dynamic and contextualized classes that will allow the sstudents to interact with the proposed contents and activities , facilitating learning and the final evaluation.
8 – DURATION
The course has a workload of 16 hours and the access will be available for 30 consecutive days ( starting the coutdown right after sending the login email and password).
9 – VALIDITY
No expiration date.
Can this course be Teach online ?
Yes, However , in order to meet the requierements set out in Norm 37 , the student or company must carry out in face-to-face modality . Below is an except from the rule:
37.8.1 All training provided for this norm must be carried out in person , according to the characteristics of the training , during the work day at the expense of the employee.
Does the course applied only to Norm 37?
No, the course for Individuals occupationally exposed to ionizing Radiation follows the structure defined by Norm 37 and contains specific details fot those who work on oil platforms however the course is open to anyone who may be exposed to ionizing radiation in the workplace.
