Teaching

Excellence in the training of professionals and researchers

The IRD is a major center for teaching and training human resources in radiation protection, dosimetry, and metrology of ionizing radiations. Technical competence and social responsibility are core values of the IRD. From scientific initiation to postdoctoral training, the institute promotes training, qualification, and specialization of professionals and researchers.

The IRD's commitment to the safe use of ionizing radiations in the country is the basis of all acting as a teaching institution recognized by Capes. Projects and collaborative works are developed in the IRD laboratories and partnership with other institutions such as universities, industries, hospitals, and other institutes and organizations working with the use of ionizing radiation.

Scientific research and technological development aimed at radiological protection

MASTER (M.Sc.) and DOCTORATE (PhD.) IN RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY

Students receive high-level training and are led by some of the country's top specialists.

Resources of all IRD laboratories are used in the training of researchers. The student has access to theoretical knowledge and practices developed in facilities that are a reference in the country. The course is unique in South America in this area.

•    Biophysics of Radiation - Studies on the interaction of radiation with matter;

•    Medical Physics - Development and improvement of techniques, procedures, and equipment in radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and radiodiagnosis;

•    Metrology - Improvement of techniques and methods to provide further precision, reliability, and traceability to the metrological system in ionizing radiation;

•    Radioecology - Environmental solutions related to the nuclear sector and the social applications of nuclear technology.

LATO SENSU IN RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION AND SECURITY OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES

In partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the course is free, with a course load of 472 hours and is intended for radiation protection professionals from Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries.

It includes theory and practice based on international standards and recommendations.

At the end of each course module, the student is subject to a specific examination. To obtain the certificate, the student must submit a full paper.

The methodology used in the course uses case studies, technical visits, laboratory and practical exercises, demonstrations, and simulations.

EXTENSION COURSES

•    Regular refresher short courses in several areas.

•    Short-term training for the technical-scientific community, aimed at updating and acquiring new knowledge (state of the art) in the IRD's areas of expertise.

•    Short-term face-to-face courses are offered to the technical-scientific community to update and refresh the professionals in various subjects.

Specific courses are also organized to meet the demands of various institutions and in support of public policies in radioprotection, which allow the protection of the public, workers occupationally exposed to radiation and the environment.

Some of the courses:

•    Fundamentals of Radioprotection and Metrology;

•    Emergency Preparedness and Response to Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies;

•    Sampling and Preparation of Environmental Samples.