CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE PROPOSALS

COMING SOON!

THE CALL FOR PD COURSE PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED

The 2027 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and CRPA Professional Development Committee (PDC) are now accepting proposals for professional development (PD) courses to be delivered during CRPA 2027. 

PD courses will be offered before the start and after the conclusion of the CRPA 2027 Scientific Program, which takes place as follows:

  • Tuesday, May 18 – between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 19 – between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 20  – between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

PD sessions will take place at the conference venue and may be scheduled as follows, depending on the number of courses to be offered and the duration of each course:

  • Monday, May 17 – between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 20 – between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 21 – between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

The LOC and PDC invite experienced instructors and radiation safety professionals to submit proposals. Topics related to the conference theme, “Remaining Calm Among the Wave: Radiation Protection in a Changing World,” or that address radiation protection, safety, and related fields are welcome..

CRPA(R) members who deliver a PD course earn 0.5 credits per half hour of instruction. 

Guidelines

  • Sessions will be delivered in-person only.
  • Sessions may be 2 to 9 hours in length, including breaks and lunch (refreshments and/or lunch service to be determined on a course-by-course basis).
  • A minimum number of participants will be required for each course. Courses may be cancelled if the minimum number is not reached by a specified deadline. The maximum number will be determined by the instructor and/or room capacity.
  • Proposals may be submitted in either English or French; however, all PD Courses will be in delivered in English and simultaneous translation will not be available.
  • AV will be provided if required, however, remote access to the sessions will not be available.
  • Sessions will not be recorded for later viewing or purchase (instructors can provide course material to participants).
  • Instructors should be prepared to distribute Course Completion Certificates and Course Evaluation Surveys. The CRPA Professional Development Committee can assist with these, as well as arrange for the printing of any course materials, if required.
  • Remuneration will be determined on a course-by-course basis and discussed between the PD Course Coordinators and the Instructor.
  • Travel and/or hotel accommodation will be at the instructor’s expense, unless otherwise arranged by the LOC. Conference registration is not required to deliver a PD course.
  • Course registration fees (for CRPA members and non-members) will be determined by the LOC on a course-by-course basis and are not included with conference registration.
  • The Local Organizing Committee will endeavour to make decisions on PD Course Proposal submissions by January 15, 2027.

Submission Deadline: December 15, 2026 – 23:59 Pacific Time

CRPA 2027 PD course Proposal submission

Become a Member!

It’s not necessary to be a CRPA member to attend or participate in the conference, but we encourage you to visit the CRPA website to learn more about the benefits of membership.

Questions?

PD Course Proposals: [email protected]

Scientific Program: [email protected]

Registration: [email protected]

General Conference Inquiries: [email protected]