Course in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes
Online 300-hour course in ethics in the medical use of radioisotopes. 6 modules covering Royal Decree 601/2019 (justification and optimisation in medical exposures), Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards) and OLINDA/EXM. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Course in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes — studying from Canada
Canada is a global leader in nuclear technology, most notably through CANDU reactor design and the development of medical isotopes. Ontario operates the largest nuclear fleet in the country, with major facilities at Pickering, Darlington and Bruce, while Atomic Energy of Canada Limited leads reactor research at Chalk River. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulates all nuclear activity. Engineers work on reactor design, fuel cycle technologies, decommissioning and radiation protection.
Fees for Canada: C$1,160 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for nuclear engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and carry no national accreditation in Canada. Nuclear activities are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and professional engineering titles are provincially regulated. Nuclear roles often require specific licences or clearances, which a private qualification does not provide. Confirm with employers or the regulator.
Could this qualification help with nuclear career opportunities in Canada?
Canadian nuclear operators, utilities, fuel cycle firms and regulators' supplier networks employ engineers, but they set their own criteria. Many nuclear roles prioritise experience, security clearances and regulator-recognised training. The programme can add technical depth to your profile, but it does not guarantee entry or advancement in this tightly regulated field.
Can I study this online from Canada, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, and no student visa is required if you study from home. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioisotopes.
Apply the requirements for patient consent and information.
Analyse situations requiring special care, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding and paediatrics.
Identify conflicts of interest in research and the radiopharmaceutical industry.
Evaluate the management of errors and accidental exposures.
Interpret the framework for justification and optimisation of medical exposures.
Develop an integrated ethical analysis of a clinical case.
Who it's for
- Hospital radiation physicist who wishes to specialise in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes.
- Medical specialist in nuclear medicine who wishes to specialise in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes.
- Radiopharmacist who wishes to specialise in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes.
- Higher technician in diagnostic imaging who wishes to specialise in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes.
- Member of a research ethics committee for medicinal products who wishes to specialise in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes.
- Patient safety manager who wishes to specialise in Ethics in the Medical Use of Radioisotopes.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter public healthcare.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 601/2019 (justification and optimisation in medical exposures)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards)
- ICRP 105 (radiological protection in medicine)
- IAEA SSG-46 (radiological protection in medical uses)
- WMA Declaration of Helsinki
- Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 (clinical trials of medicinal products)
- Oviedo Convention (human rights and biomedicine)
- Law 41/2002 (patient autonomy)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Diagnosis and therapy with unsealed sources1.2Commonly used radiopharmaceuticals and their purpose1.3Clinical benefit versus patient exposure1.4Who decides and with what information1.5The clinical relationship and asymmetry of knowledge1.6Vocabulary for explaining an examination1.7The justification principle applied to the individual patient1.8Radiation-free alternatives and when to consider them1.9Basic bioethics vocabulary1.10Exercise: justifying an indication for a case
2.1Minimum content of prior information2.2Written consent: when it is required2.3Capacity, legal representation and minors2.4Information on unlikely risks2.5The right not to know and its limits2.6Patient refusal and alternatives2.7Documentation in the clinical record2.8Information on precautions at discharge2.9Protection of cohabitants and carers2.10Practice: drafting a consent document
3.1Known and suspected pregnancy3.2Breastfeeding and recommended interruption3.3Paediatric population and activity adjustment3.4Patients with cognitive impairment3.5Patients enrolled in clinical research3.6Repeated examinations and cumulative dose3.7Screening and exposure of healthy people3.8Donors and healthy volunteers3.9Exposures not justified by patient pressure3.10Practice: deliberating three difficult cases
4.1Research ethics committees4.2Designing trials with radiopharmaceuticals4.3Consent in research and compensation4.4Patient data protection4.5Relationship with the pharmaceutical industry4.6Transparency of funding4.7Publication of results and bias4.8Compassionate use and access to new therapies4.9Equity of access to nuclear medicine4.10Practice: a committee opinion on a protocol
5.1Incorrect administration of a radiopharmaceutical5.2Duty to inform the patient of the error5.3Internal and regulatory notification5.4Root cause analysis and corrective actions5.5Just culture in the department5.6Management of waste and excreta5.7Protection of healthcare staff5.8Mandatory continuing education5.9Quality indicators and clinical audit5.10Practice: managing the communication of an error
6.1Choice of department and procedure6.2Analysis of clinical justification6.3Information and consent procedure6.4Protocols for special situations6.5Discharge instructions and protection of cohabitants6.6Error reporting system6.7Team training plan6.8Ethical and quality indicators6.9Project report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OLINDA/EXM, MIRDcalc, IDAC-Dose, Hermes Medical Solutions, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: analysis of informed consent documents, case studies of accidental exposures and review of radionuclide therapy protocols. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioisotopes.
Apply the requirements for patient consent and information.
Analyse situations requiring special care, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding and paediatrics.
Identify conflicts of interest in research and the radiopharmaceutical industry.
Evaluate the management of errors and accidental exposures.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That averages between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with OLINDA/EXM, MIRDcalc, IDAC-Dose, Hermes Medical Solutions. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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