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RADIATION SAFETY ORIENTATION
All new users need to attend the Radiation Safety Orientation. This orientation reviews the fundamentals of radiation safety and emphasizes procedures that are specific to the University. Once an individual submits an A-3, "Authorization to Use Radioactive Materials" form, he/she will receive notification to register for the next orientation.  Click here to go to the registration page.

The orientation is held in the Clinical Building, Room 154. The scheduled orientation dates and times are as follows:

RADIATION SAFETY COURSE
The Radiation Safety Course covers the fundamental principals of radiation safety. It is a 10-hour course, which is offered three to four times per year, to individuals will little or no previous experience handling radioactive materials. Individuals that have submitted an A-3, "Authorization to Use Radioactive Materials" form will be notified if they need this additional training.  Information regarding the next course is provided below.  Click here to go to the registration page.

Radiation Safety Course

January 4th - 8th, 2010
8:30 am - 10:30 am
CL 154

IRRADIATOR USE
Prior to accessing an irradiator, a number of steps must be completed to establish "trustworthiness & reliability" and to be trained on the equipment and your obligations as an approved user of the unit.  To begin this process, please contact the RSO via email at radsafe@iupui.edu to obtain a Request for Unrestricted Access form.  Additional steps will be required after this form has been received.
 

RRSC & RDRC MEETINGS
The Radionuclide Radiation Safety Committee (RRSC) is the administrative body responsible of the safe handling of radioactive materials within the University. The Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC) is responsible for the utilization of radioactive materials in human research subjects for the purpose of obtaining basic information regarding human physiology, pathophysiology, or biochemistry, but not intended for immediate therapeutic, diagnostic, or similar purposes or to determine the safety and effectiveness of a drug in humans. The committee members meet at least four times a year.

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