Health Physics in Radiation Emergencies (Jun 16 - 18, 2026)

Health Physics in Radiation Emergencies is organized by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and will be held from Jun 16 - 18, 2026 at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America.

Description:
This three-day course is designed primarily for health physicists, medical physicists, radiation safety officers and others who have radiation dose assessment and/or radiological control responsibilities. The course presents an advanced level of information on radiological/nuclear event reconstruction, dose assessments/estimations, and integration of the physics discipline with medicine.

This opportunity allows for interaction with medical practitioners regarding recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of radiological/nuclear injuries and illnesses. Specific topics include acute local and total body radiation exposure; internal and external contamination; internal and external dosimetry; biodosimetry and bioassay techniques; and public information management.

Demonstrations, exercises, and problem-solving sessions complement classroom lectures. It is highly recommended that participants have an understanding of radiation science before attending this course.