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Basic Radioisotope Handling Course For Oncologists Wishing to Perform Radionuclide Therapy with Unsealed Sources |
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While the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) now requires completion of 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training to qualify an oncologist as an authorized user of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to be administered as unsealed sources in the body, many of the agreement states require only 80 hours of this basic science. Our comprehensive overview of radioisotope handling and safety is designed to meet the 80-hour licensure requirement in those states and covers all the essential topics, as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 35. It does NOT meet the 200 lecture hour requirement of the NRC. Included are the following topics:
Requirements
as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations are as follows:
One must have had classroom and laboratory training in basic
radioisotope handling techniques applicable to the use of therapeutic
radiopharmaceuticals, and supervised clinical experience including, but
not limited to the following:
Classroom and laboratory training
that includes Radiation Physics and Instrumentation, Radiation
Protection, Radiation Biology, Radiopharmacy, and the Mathematics
Pertaining to the Use and Measurement of Radioactivity This intensive review is accompanied by a comprehensive course syllabus provided to each attendee. Included are detailed typeset handouts for each lecture topic, accompanied by extensive audiovisual material. All speakers continually update their lecture materials to reflect state-of-the-art knowledge. Questions are welcomed at any time during the course and periodic self-assessment examinations prepared by each speaker will be given during the course and especially after completion of each major topic. Special emphasis will be placed on Radionuclide Therapy, including therapy of certain forms of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma with both Bexxar and Zevalin as well as liver metastases with radiolabeled microspheres. |
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The Basic Radioisotope Handling Course will be offered 2 times during 2011 The following chart indicates the dates that each course is being offered. This course is mainly offered to Nuclear Cardiologists- so use their registration form. |
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Session 1 |
80 hours |
March 6-13, 2011 |
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Session 2 |
80 hours |
June 26-July 3, 2011 |
If your state requires fewer than 80 hours, we can meet your needs.
Please call Dr. Karesh at
(773)
802-7617 to discuss the options.
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1.
Breakfast
will be served at 7:30 AM the first morning and class will begin at 8
AM. Breakfast will be served at 6:30 AM on days 2-9 and class will begin
promptly at 7 AM. Class ends on
the last day no later than
1
PM, so there should be no problem making a
3
PM flight. There will be
periodic breaks during the day. You're on your own for lunch, which is
scheduled from 1 PM to 2 PM each day. A
detailed schedule of lecture and laboratory sessions as well as field
trips will be distributed at the course. 2. An acknowledgment letter will be sent to each registrant upon receipt of paid registration. Pertinent information regarding transportation to and around the Chicago area will also be included. |
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Faculty
Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D., Course Director, Professor of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL Sam Gabriel, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL James R. Halama, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Radiology , Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL Mark Madsen, PhD, Associate Professor
of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. Rebecca A. Sajdak, CNMT, Image Processing Supervisor, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL Todd Senglaub, MHP. Radiation Safety Officer, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL Robert Wagner, MD, Professor of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL Gayle Woloschak, PhD, Professor of Radiobiology, Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, IL |
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Course Sponsors: This course is sponsored by Consultants in Nuclear Medicine, nationally recognized for providing high-quality Continuing Education courses in Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiology.Course Director: Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D., DABSNM
2011
Dates: Time: Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM the first morning of each session and class will begin at 8:00 AM. Breakfast will be served at 6:30 AM on days 2-8 and class will begin promptly at 7 AM.
Location:
Tuition: Tuition for 80 hr course: $2,750 for practicing Oncologists; $1,800 for Oncology Fellows. All fellows must provide letter from Oncology Department Chairman verifying Fellow status. Full payment must accompany your application. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full at least four weeks prior to the course. Included in tuition fee are breakfast, all refreshment breaks, lecture handouts, practice exams with answer keys, other course materials, labs and field trips. There is a $100 charge for cancellation requests, which must be in writing. There will be no refund after the course begins Enrollment: Enrollment is limited. Please register early to insure a place in the course. Hotel:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Marriott Hotel,
1401 W 22nd
St, Oak Brook, IL 60523.
The
2011 room rate: $122.00 per night, single or double, for a small
suite (regular rate: $179-259/night.)
Rooms are blocked until 2 weeks before the course, and
then released for public sale. Parking is free at the course hotel.
Telephone
(630)
573-8555 to make reservations and specify that you are
attending the Nuclear Medicine
Cardiology/Oncology
Review Course.
Registration:
Print it Out Attach your check You will receive a receipt for
the course tuition fee or deposit along with a letter containing travel
information.
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