University Microcredential for the Training of Operators in Radioactive Facilities. Field of Application: Nuclear Medicine

Access requirements

El alumno deberá disponer de estudios primarios

Pre-registration

You can consult a manual of the admission procedure on the CEP website in Archive or by clicking here
To apply for admission, go to the following link of the virtual secretary
https://matricula.usc.es/Posgrao/SolicitudeEstudosPropios

Access to pre-registration and registration

Selection system

Orden de preinscrición

Objectives

• Acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge required to apply for the regulatory operator or supervisor licence, which is essential for working in radioactive facilities.
• Operate devices, equipment and radioactive sources within a Nuclear Medicine service, ensuring their proper functioning and adherence to safety conditions.

Career options

• S1.5.5 Providing advice on contamination prevention
• S6.13 Handling and disposing of hazardous materials and waste
• S8.0.0 Operating machinery and specialised equipment
• T5.2.A Responding effectively to nuclear emergencies

Evaluation

A written multiple-choice test conducted by the Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN). The test will consist of approximately 60 questions, divided into sections covering both basic and specialised areas. To pass, candidates must answer at least 75% of the questions correctly.

Tutoring

El curso incluye una parte presencial, en la que las lecciones teóricas serán impartidas por titulados universitarios expertos en cada materia, y serán complementadas con seminarios y ejercicios. Las lecciones prácticas serán impartidas por personas de reconocida experiencia profesional, y se desarrollarán en instalaciones adecuadas a la materia a impartir. La parte no presencial se impartirá a través de la plataforma del Aula Virtual del CESGA.

08:30-18:00

Code	Subject	Credits
1	Nature Of Radiation. Radioactivity. Interaction Of Radiation With Matter. Radiation Magnitudes And Units.	0.5
2	Detection Of Ionising Radiation. Radiobiology. Dose Reduction Procedures. Radiation Protection. General Criteria.	0.5
3	Operational Radiation Protection. Functions And Responsibilities Of The Organisation And Personnel.	0.5
4	Operator-Specific Seminars. General Area.	1.0
5	Basic Practices. Handling Radiation Detection Equipment. Personal Dosimeters. Selection Criteria For Detection Equipment. Experimental Verification Of Dose Variation With Distance, Time And Shielding.	0.5
6	Legal Aspects And Regulations Applicable To Radioactive Facilities. Specific Legal And Administrative Requirements In The Field Of Nuclear Medicine (Nm). Application Of Ionising Radiation In Nm.	0.5
7	Radiological Risks Associated With Nm. Design Of An Nm Facility. Operational Procedures In Nm.	0.5
8	Radioactive Contamination. Management Of Radioactive Waste.	0.5
9	Specific Operator-Level Seminars. Nm Area.	0.5
10	Specific Practice In Nm 2. Maximum Allowable Time In Radioactive Facilities. Response To Incidents Involving Radioactive Contamination. Practical Application Of Waste Management For Radioactive Materials.	0.5
11	Specific Practices In Nm 1. Simulation Of Techniques And Use Of Protective Equipment For Handling Radioactive Materials. Verification Of Contamination And Radiation Levels In Nm Facilities.	0.5
12	Specific Operator-Level Seminars. Exam Preparation.	1.0