PET Cyclotron Safety

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COST$1,625
COURSE IDR0318PT
COURSE LENGTH3 hours

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    About this class

    Content addresses safe working practices for service personnel working on or around PETtrace and MiniTrace cyclotron systems.  Course is intended for students who are responsible for servicing cyclotron systems.


    • Overview

      Upon successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:

      • Understand how to work safely in the cyclotron environment
      • Determine how radiation is characterized in a medical imaging environment
      • Understand how various levels of radiation exposure affect humans 
      • Know how to plan service tasks to minimize radiation exposure
    • Target Audience

      Biomedical and technical professionals

    • Registration

      Service Training Application form (PDF)

      Registration Instructions
      Note: All training must be completed within 24 months of purchase.

      • Each course page has a "Schedule/Registration" tab. Click on the "Schedule/Registration" tab to see available course dates and locations.
      • Find the desired date/location, and click on "Register Now".
      • Complete all information on the registration form.
        (Note: Asterisks indicate required fields).
      • Click on the link for the Technical - Application for Advanced Service Training Form. Following the instructions on the form, complete and sign the form, and fax or e-mail to the Registrar. This will begin the eligibility confirmation and purchase process.
        (Note: If you are paying by a billable PO, fax a copy of the PO to 262-574-8627).
      • Print the registration form for your records.
      • Click the Submit button to send your registration form to our Training Coordinator. A GE Training Coordinator will contact you within 2 business days to finalize the registration process.

      Confirmation

      • After your approved application form is received, the Registrar will contact the student to confirm dates, prerequisites and housing details (if In-Resident).
      • After attendance and payment details are confirmed, a formal confirmation letter will be sent.

      Cancellations

      • Cancellations can be made by email or phone: edservices@ge.com or by contacting 888-799-9921.
      • For cancellations made more than 3 weeks prior to the class start date, there is no cancellation fee.
      • For cancellations made 7-15 business days prior to the class start date, there is a cancellation fee of 25% of course tuition. For cancellations made 1-6 business days prior to the class start date, there is a cancellation fee of 50% of course tuition.
      • For no-shows (i.e, registered students who do not attend the class but do not cancel in advance of the class start date), there is a no-show fee of full course tuition.
      • GE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any class for any reason and at any time. GE will not be held responsible for any travel costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornados, or strikes.