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Mirion’s SU-734 training course provides comprehensive instruction for proper use of the Apex-InVivo™ software package to perform whole body counting and other direct bioassay measurements. Students will be introduced to the basic features and functionality of the Apex-InVivo software, and to the hardware components that are typically integrated with standard Mirion in vivo counting systems. With prior approval from the instructor, the course content can be adjusted to include an extended review of fundamental gamma spectroscopy principles and basic Genie™ software operations (with reduced coverage of advanced Apex-InVivo software features and setup options). Approximately 60% of this 3-day course will be presented in lecture format, with the remaining 40% allocated for group discussion and practical exercises. Click link below for full course description

This 4-day course focuses on the Apex-Gamma™ “Lab Productivity Suite” software setup, database interactions, and automated sample processing operations. Approximately 60% of this course will be presented in lecture format, with the remaining time allocated for hands-on exercises and discussion. The training will cover: architecture of the Apex-Gamma environment, interactions with Genie™ editors and facility database software, installation, operational setups, security, sample counting job streams, reports, QA, data review, and event logging. Discussions will also include the NPP reports option and the supported modifications to standard Apex-Gamma reports. Click link below for full course description

This 2-day course is designed primarily for germanium detector spectroscopy, although many of the topics are also applicable to scintillation detectors. The course emphasizes the use of fundamental principles of physics to explain features found in spectra, and the creation of libraries to aid in the interpretation of spectra. Students should acquire the tools and information they need to: understand “phantom peaks”, optimize gamma nuclide libraries to accurately identify and quantify nuclide activity, reduce the reporting of unidentified peaks, utilize methods for counting “hot” samples, understand “Dead Time” and its implications, and optimize the analysis of spectral data. Students are encouraged to bring examples of their spectral files for examination during the course. Additional topics of special interest may be covered depending upon student interest. Lab exercises with simulators and spectra are employed to demonstrate lecture topics. Analysis algorithms discussed and demonstrated are from the standard Genie™ software. Click link below for full course description

Mirion’s SU-477 training course was designed to provide comprehensive instruction for proper use of the LabSOCS™ Efficiency Calibration Software. This course will focus on proper selection and use of the standard LabSOCS geometry templates for accurate modeling of samples and creation of optimized efficiency calibration files. Lecture and discussion topics will include: use of the “Geometry Composer” interface, typical applications for LabSOCS sample geometry templates, tips for proper template parameter entry, use of the Materials Library editor, and proper use of LabSOCS calibration files within Genie™ software. Common sample geometries (including paper disk, charcoal-filled air filter cartridge, polyethylene bottle, and Marinelli beaker) will be selected as practical examples to demonstrate the complete LabSOCS efficiency calibration process. Cascade summing corrections will be discussed as a method to improve the accuracy of nuclide activity calculations during routine sample analyses. Approximately 60% of this 3-day course will be presented in lecture format, with the remaining 40% allocated for group discussion and practical exercises.​Click link below for full course description

Mirion’s SU-474 training course was designed to introduce the basic features of the ISOCS™ Efficiency Calibration Software and the use of ISOCS software for in situ gamma spectroscopy measurement applications where traditional “source-based” calibrations may not be practical. Students will also be introduced to additional Mirion software features and specialized hardware components that are typically integrated with the ISOCS software. Approximately 60% of this 3-day course will be presented in lecture format, with the remaining 40% allocated for group discussion and practical exercises. Click link below for full course description

Mirion’s SU-470 training course was designed to provide introductory-level instruction for using Genie™ software to perform typical gamma spectroscopy measurements. This course starts with a short review of basic gamma spectroscopy concepts, common Genie measurement applications, and the Windows operating system environment. It then covers the use of the Genie MCA Definition, Certificate File, Nuclide Library, and QA File editors. This course emphasizes use of the interactive Genie software environment for performing spectral data acquisition, system calibration, spectral file analysis, and reporting of measurement results. Approximately 65% of this 4-day course will be presented in lecture format, with the remaining 35% allocated for group discussion and practical exercises. Click link below for full course description

This 2-day course is the "capstone" session for Mirion's Gamma Spectroscopy fundamentals program. This course builds on the content of Principles of Radiation Detection and Fundamentals of Gamma Spectroscopy, tying together all of the principles into a series of relevant practical exercises. The course is a practicum to demonstrate the principles taught in the prior courses and provide hands-on experience for each technologist in all aspects of gamma spectroscopy system setup and operation. The course is 16 hours in duration, with approximately 80% of the time allocated for student exercises. Click link below for full course description