Nevada Technical Associates, Inc.

Phone 702-564-2798
P.O. Box 93355, Las Vegas, NV 89193

Atlanta, Georgia (Course fee $1190)

February 25 - 29, 2008-- online registration.

May 5 - 9, 2008-- online registration.

September 22 - 26, 2008-- online registration.

This radiochemistry course is designed for those who are beginning careers in radiochemistry and for more advanced radiochemists who may need a refresher course. The course emphasizes the analytical aspects of radiochemistry. The course should also be useful to quality assurance officers, data validators and others who may need understanding of radiochemistry in their work. Topics to be covered include introductory material about the atomic nucleus, radioactive decay processes, interaction of radiation with matter and counting techniques such as gamma spectroscopy, alpha spectroscopy, liquid scintillation counting and gas flow counting. The statistical aspects of radioactive decay are also discussed as well as common problems in the radiochemical laboratory.

A model quality assurance plan for a radiochemical laboratory is presented and common quality assurance problems are discussed with the class. Student exercises are an important part of the course.

This course is highly rated by the attendees. Typical comments from attendees are given on the main course schedule page found at the link shown at the bottom of this page.

Registration - You may register by any of several methods. The preferred method is online registration which you can do by clicking on the link beside the course date. You may also call us to register or fax the registration form that is available on the Contact page at the links on this page.

The course will be held at the facilities of Nuclear Technology Services, Inc. at 635 Hembree Parkway in Roswell, a northern suburb of Atlanta. The course will start at 8:30 each day and end at about noon on Friday. Additional information will be sent to those who register. Although it is possible to find shuttle service between the airport and Roswell, we recommend a rental car if possible for those flying to Atlanta.

There are a number of hotels in Roswell where attendees can stay. The Courtyard by Marriott should be acceptable. It is located at 1500 Market Blvd in Roswell and the phone number is 770-992-7200. Attendees should allow slightly more than an hour to travel from the airport to Roswell and vice versa. Roswell is a northern suburb of Atlanta and the airport is south of Atlanta. The course will be taught by Dr. Hermon Rao, a radiochemist with more than 25 years experience. About the Instructors