Introduction to Radiation Safety
Accredited continuing education course on safe handling of radioactive materials
Introduction
The use of radionuclides and radiation sources in industry, medicine, and education continues to create a need for persons trained in their safe use. To meet this need, ORAU conducts a five-day training course—Introduction to Radiation Safety. The American Academy of Health Physics grants 40 Continuing Education Credits for completion of this course. American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Diplomates can claim Certification Maintenance credit for this event. See ABIH Maintain Certification for more information.
Training dates
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Please consider registering for the online Introduction to Radiation Safety course.
Course description
This five-day lecture/laboratory course is an introduction to the basic science behind radiation safety and to common applications of radiation safety principles. Lectures include a description of common radiation sources, interactions of radiation with matter, biological effects, detection, and measurement. Laboratory exercises emphasize radiation detection and measurement techniques using both fixed and portable instrumentation.
Who should attend
This course is designed for individuals who are new to working around sources of radiation and those who are interested in reinforcing their basic understanding of radiation safety and measurements.
Cost
$1,995 – The tuition includes the full cost of training and instructional materials in electronic form (PDF). Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet that is wifi enabled in order to download the instructional materials on the first day of the course. A printed copy of the instructional materials may be purchased for an additional fee ($50) if preferred. The print option can be selected during registration. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the ORAU Professional Training Programs Electronic Library DVD.
Questions
If you have additional questions about this course, please contact the Registrar.