Curious where the radionuclides used to diagnose and treat cancer in hospitals come from? In this course you will obtain a deeper understanding of radionuclide production, which production facilities can be used, and how to obtain high quality radionuclides.
What you'll learn
Discuss the basics of radioactivity and decay
Determine the best way to produce high-quality radionuclides
Choose the most suitable production facility by weighing their respective advantages and disadvantages
Calculate production levels, taking radioactive equilibrium situations into account
Evaluate which chemical separation methods are applicable in different situations
Explain how quality control is applied in practice
University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
From Delft University of Technology, a well-regarded name.
Self-paced: start any time.
Disadvantages
Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
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Free to audit
Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $165). Audit access may end after the course closes.
Before you start
Target audience: Employees in the nuclear field; junior professionals wanting to develop medical or industrial isotopes, and qualified personnel to support the production of these isotopes. For example: consultants, specialists, entrepreneurs, teachers, policy makers, masters and PhD students.
You should have a background in chemistry / physics / mathematics / biology / materials engineering / biomedical engineering (/ aerospace engineering) or a related field.
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