| Course Title: |
Course on Radioisotope Technology (CRT) Former: Radioisotope Techniques Training Course – General |
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Schedule/ Duration: |
20 days (160 hours) |
| Participation: |
For new PNRI employees and other interested individuals who are holders of a bachelor’s degree in physical/biological science or engineering. A minimum of ten (10) participants is required to push through with the course. A maximum of thirty (30) participants will be accepted. |
| Pre-requisite: | A background on algebra, trigonometry, introductory calculus, general biology, chemistry and physics subjects. |
| Course Goal: | To acquaint new PNRI employees and other interested individuals with the advantageous uses and applications of radioisotopes so that they may be able to incorporate these ideas in their present or future activities. |
| Course Objectives: |
At the end of this course, participants are expected to: 1. Describe the structure of the atomic nucleus and explain the nature of radioactivity. 2. Differentiate the types of ionizing radiation and how they interact with matter. 3. Identify different sources of ionizing radiation. 4. Explain the basic principles of radiation protection. 5. Discuss safety and security issues associated with the use of radioactive materials. 6. Be acquainted with the application of radioisotopes in agriculture, medicine, industry and research studies. 7. Be acquainted with different radioisotope/ nuclear techniques and the concepts behind them. Investigate, analyze and/or propose an activity involving applications of radioisotopes. |
| Nature and Scope of the Course: |
This course will consist of lectures, exercises, a workshop and examinations. The staff of the Nuclear Training Center (NTC), PNRI lecturers and guest lecturers will conduct the course. The participant’s performance in the course will be evaluated through the following: 1. Examinations (55%) 2. Case study incorporating the use of radiation technology (30%) 3. Practical exercises (10%) 4. Attendance (5%) A certificate of satisfactory completion will be issued to each participant who demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and skills of the subject matter presented. |
| Requirements: | (1) Application form with medical certificate; (2) Recommendation letter; (3) Training Fee of PhP 10,000.00 (for non-PNRI employee) |
| Course Content: |
Basic Nuclear Physics Nuclear Reactions Radioactivity and Radiation Quantities and Units in Radiation Protection Exercise on Nuclide Chart and Nuclear Data Interaction of Radiation with Matter Radiation Detection and Measuring Instruments Experiment on Characteristic of GM Detector Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation Basic Radiation Chemistry Experiment on Statistics of Counting Basic Principles of Radiation Protection The PNRI Regulatory Function Radiation Control and Handling Practices Radiation Shielding Experiment: Absorption of Gamma Radiation Security of Radiation Sources Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials Radiation Monitoring Exercise: Radiological Survey of a Radiation Facility Radioactive Waste Management Practices Emergency Planning, Preparedness, Procedures and Response Exercise on Emergency Drill Radioisotopes in Agriculture Radioisotopes in Geological Studies X-ray Fluorescence Experiment on X-ray Fluorescence Food Irradiation Radioisotopes in Medicine Radioisotopes in Environmental Research Liquid Scintillation Counting Experiment on Liquid Scintillation Counting Radiation Processing Radioisotopes in Industry Gamma Spectrometry Experiment on Gamma Spectrometry Neutron Interactions Experiment: Neutron Activation and Half life Determination Presentation of Case Study Tour of PNRI Facilities |
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Course Goal: |
To acquaint new PNRI employees and other interested individuals with the advantageous uses and applications of radioisotopes so that they may be able to incorporate these ideas in their present or future activities. |
