Participants will gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to manage and respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies effectively.
The course is mainly targeted towards technical and radiological advisors, staff responsible for the overall emergency organisation and policy, such as civil protection officers and environmental protection officers, either entering the domain or being interested in refreshing the basics and getting acquainted with latest developments in the field. A basic knowledge of radiation protection is recommended.
The target audience also includes young researchers (e.g. Master or PhD students) in fields connected to emergency management (e.g. atmospheric dispersion and deposition, dose assessment, decision-supporting tools) and professionals wishing to develop a career in the field of emergency management, for instance as technical and radiological advisors to the authorities.
A basic knowledge of radiation protection is recommended.
A refresher course on basic notions in radiation protection will be given in the first course day for the interested participants.
No preparation is needed for this training course.
Upon completion of this training course, the participant will be able to:
In terms of knowledge
Know the theoretical principles of radiation protection and intervention in emergency situations
Know the state-of-the-art in the field of nuclear / radiological emergency management
Gain insight into the essentials (theoretical and practical) of nuclear and radiological emergency management
Understand and apply the basic principles of intervention
In terms of skills
Carry out radiological assessments
Apply the knowledge related to radiation monitoring, protective actions for human and the environment and communication
Deal with the complexity of the situation in terms of its radiological, social and legal dimensions
Know and adequately respond to radiological hazards
Participate in emergency management exercises
Participants will be able to apply state-of-the-art knowledge in decision-making processes related to nuclear and radiological emergencies
In terms of competences
Assume a role in an emergency management team
Be ready to respond to a nuclear or radiological event
You can register on the website of the SCK CEN Academy until 14 February 2025.
Cancellation with total refund is only possible until 15 February 2025.
Cancellation requests must be sent by email to academy@sckcen.be and the accomodating hotel(s) no later than February 14, 2025.
No shows and cancellations after this date will incur the full cost of registration and the hotel.