HPHYS 405: Internal Dosimetry

This course is intended to teach students internal radiation protection based on international recommendations that include International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and journal publications. Furthermore, the course will include discussion and applications of Medical Internal Radiation Dose (MIRD) methods for calculating internal dose. Students will develop skills by learning how to use industry dosimetry software, such as Integrated Modules for Bioassay Analysis (IMBA) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Radiological Toolbox. Course Outcomes: 1. Assess the evolution of International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations and major differences as it relates to internal dosimetry ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 2. Calculate internal radiation exposure for an inhalation intake using ICRP 2, ICRP 30, and ICRP 66 using first principles ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 3. Derive Derived Air Concentrations (DACs) and Annual Limits on Intake (ALIs) based on permissible levels and appropriate dose coefficients ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 4. Evaluate internal radiation safety methods that include engineering and administrative controls and respiratory protection ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 5. Calculate internal dose to patients from radiopharmaceutical administration using Medical Internal Radiation Dose (MIRD) methods ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 6. Demonstrate use of commercial software for calculating internal dose ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 7. Analyze and present a case study of an individual internal contamination event ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4.