Training in radiation safety for 40 officials of health sector
Posted Date: 20/07/2011
From 11th to 12th December, Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology in cooperation with Da Lat Institute for Nuclear Research’s Training Center held a course to cover fundamentals of radiation safety in health for 42 trainees from hospitals, health centers and general clinics in the province.
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Trainees are involved in the training class “Raditation Safety in Health” |
The main part of this course includes basic knowledge about interactions of radiation with matters; quantities and units in radiation safety; biological effects of ionizing radiation; maximum dose for radiation healthcare providers and citizens; estimation, design to defend and ensure radiation safety; prevention of dangers from external radiation; experience lessons from incidents, accidents and plans to cope with emergency situations. The course also covers some files and circulars related to nuclear power and nuclear power law.
Through having discussions about specific situations and put theories into practice, the course has equipped trainees with useful knowledge about organizing and working out plans to cope with radiation accidents and requirements of radiation safety and nuclear management.
Reported by Thao Que, translated by Hoai Thu