HANDS-ON RADIOCHEMISTRY TRAINING COURSE (Hands On Training)

Hands-On Radiochemistry Training Course
Ten CEUs Awarded Upon Completion (includes certification exam)

*next date T.B.A. in Richland, WA
for additional info e-mail courses@radiochemistry.org

Who Should Attend
Chemists, engineers, scientists, technicians, and managers who recognize the need for improvement of their skill set and fundamental knowledge of radiochemistry. This course is a unique world class hands-on training for learning the fundamentals of radiochemistry. The Radiochemistry Society provides this exclusive and highly limited training only once annually. Space is limited to only 20 individuals per course!

Completion of this ten day hands-on course will provide the attendee a unique and rare skill set.

The Needs - How You'll Benefit from This Course

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Many in both undergraduate and graduate studies have not had a great deal of formal academic training in radiochemistry. There is an urgent need for formal education on both nuclear and radiochemical concepts. In the past, many learning opportunities at nuclear sites have consisted of on the job training which may have resulted in less than adequate training. The need for formal, world-class hands-on radiochemistry training is urgent.

Reduce lab costs through Increased Lab Efficiency.
Reduce Quality Failures the cost of questionable practices can be high!
Increase Market Stature through certification.
Market Penetration through development of a rare skill set.
Provides a high level of confidence through Formal Training that is almost non-existent in academia.
Gain a Competitive Advantage through a highly unique skill set.
This hands-on training will provide a life-long skill set that will Enhance Your Labs Reputation and the Bottom Line.

The Radiochemistry Society is dedicated to providing world-class training for the promotion of this rare skill set. You will receive step by step instruction on all aspects of radiometric measurements as well as laboratory safety. This unique hands-on training will provide the basis for highly effective radiometric operations. This course will provide well established principles for effective and proper radiometric laboratory operations. These ten days of training will provide a life-long skill set that will enhance anyone's career.

In this course you will:

Perform hands-on radiometric operations with seasoned experts on separations problems and challenges that are faced daily in radiochemistry
Develop a very rare skill set
Better understand which instrument techniques meet a specific radioanalytical need
Receive references to deepen your understanding of nuclear concepts and fundamentals
Learn methods of optimizing laboratory operations

Program Agenda - What You'll Learn in this Course *All courses are taught from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day

Nuclear Theory, Concepts and Calculations
Applications of Radiochemistry to Medicine, Energy, Environment and Industry
Control, Handling & Use of Radioactive Materials
Laboratory Safety
Laboratory Operations Overview
Fundamental Principles of Radiochemistry
The Radiometric Measurement Concepts
Preparation of Radioactive Standards & Tracers
Sample Receipt / Sample Screening
Sample Preparation Techniques
Separation Chemistry Concepts
Best Methods and Strategies for Separation Chemistry
Ion Exchange Concepts
Co-precipitation Concepts
Principles of Actinide Separation Chemistry
Gross Alpha / Gross Beta Measurement
Fission Product Chemistry & Measurement
Principles of Alpha Spectrometry
Principles of Gamma Spectrometry
Principles of Liquid Scintillation Counting
Principles of Gas Flow Proportional Counting
Principles of Mass Spectrometry
Laboratory Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Statistics, Measurement Uncertainties and Total Propagation of Uncertainties
International Standards for Detection Limits & Measurement Uncertainties

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Facilities/Sponsor

The Radiochemistry Society has teamed with TestAmerica Analytical Testing Corporation in sponsoring this important training by providing laboratory space and instruments. TestAmerica (formerly Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc.) is the leading nationally certified provider of outsourced analytical laboratory, air emissions, environmental and geotechnical drilling, and indoor air quality testing services. Through 73 locations, their clients include leading industrial companies, engineering and consulting firms, and government agencies.

Cost/Reservations
Cost for the complete two week course is $4,995.00 which includes the online Radiochemistry Certification exam, with All Proceeds going to the Radiochemistry Society. Space is limited to 20 students per class. In order to assure placement we encourage you to register early.(By registering Online, your seat is automatically reserved)

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Student Comments
Very comprehensive - liked the printed materials - think they will continue to be useful. I also liked how the instructor tailored (altered) the course as he went along to suit individual students needs.

I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in expanding his/her knowledge and Hands-On experience in Radiochemistry. The instructor was very knowledgeable in the topics. I also enjoyed the opportunity at the follow-up review sessions for questions/clarifications.

The Radiochemistry Society reserves the right to reschedule course dates and/or locations as necessary per enrollment requests.