1. How can I reach the workshop location?
Morning sessions will take place at the Pieter van Foreestzaal in the hospital building of the Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, Wilhelminalaan 12, 1815 JD, Alkmaar (entrance Metiusgracht, see Information tab). Afternoon sessions will be held at the Northwest Academy of the Noordwest Ziekenhuis Groep (location Westerlicht, Prinses Julianalaan 14, 1815 JE, Alkmaar) which is within walking distance of the hospital. The hospital is easily accessible by public transport or by car. The Nuclear Medicine Department is located in the basement of the Noordwest Ziekenhuis Groep (0030). See Information tab for more info about the locations.
2. How and when do I register?
Registration starts in December 2026 and will be processed in order of receipt. If the number of available seats is exceeded, participants can, if desired, be placed on a reserve list.
Early registration is recommended. Registration only becomes final after your payment is confirmed. The workshop will only take place when a minimum of 10 participants apply.
3. What is the registration fee of the workshop?
The registration fee of the workshop is €650 for early registration before or on March 31, 2026. From April 1, 2026 the registration fee will be €850. This includes course material, coffee/tea, lunches and a joint dinner in the historic Alkmaar city centre. Payment must be made electronically (e.g. iDEAL), after which a proof of payment will be sent.
4. What are the cancellation conditions?
Cancellation of your registration must be done in writing via info@petctworkshop.nl and is final only after written confirmation.
5. What is the refund policy in case of cancellation?
Full refund when less than 10 participants apply. From December 1 2025 to April 15, 2026: full refund minus €50,- administration costs. From April 16 to April 30, 2026: 80% refund. After April 30, 2026 no refund will be given.
6. Which organizations have applied for accreditation?
The workshop will be accredited by the Dutch Society of Cardiology (NVVC - 12 points), Dutch Society of Nuclear Medicine (NVNG - 12 points) and the Dutch Society of Clinical Physicists (NVKF - 12 points).
7. How many workstations are available for the hands-on sessions?
We aim an occupancy of one participant per workstation for the hands-on workshops.
9. Am I permitted to copy the cases on my mass storage device for later personal use?
No. It is not allowed to copy any course material for your own use.
10. Will PDFs of the lecture slides be provided after the course?
No, but we will be happy to share our expertise in other ways after attending the course.
11. What is the spoken language of this workshop?
In case of international attendees, the entire workshop will be held in English.
12. Where can I park my car?
The best place for parking your car is at one of the parking lots of the hospital. The current parking rates should be €18.80 per day (see Parking at Noordwest). A good alternative is the Singelgarage. Parking rates of the Singelgarage are currently about €18.80 for one full day. For one full day of parking at the Koning Willem Alexanderlaan is currently you will be charged €26.90 Parking in Alkmaar).