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Introduction to Radiation Safety Online Training

Online 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.

A request has been submitted to the American Academy of Health Physics for 28 Continuing Education Credits upon completion of this course.

Course description

The Introduction to Radiation Safety Online Training course contains 15 modules designed to provide an introduction to the basic science behind radiation safety and to common applications of radiation safety principles. This course has been updated and expanded to ensure compatibility with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements under 10 CFR 19.12, and ANSI/HPS N13.36 standards. Topics include basic radiation theory, a description of common radiation sources, interactions of radiation with matter, biological effects and risks, detection and measurement, radiation protection standards, responsibilities for radiation protection, and radiological emergency response. Videos emphasize radiation detection and measurement techniques using both fixed and portable instrumentation.

A list of the modules included in the course is provided below, along with instructions about the registration process. This course is the equivalent of taking only the lecture component of the instructor-led course at ORAU’s PTP training facility. PTP instructors will be available via email, phone, or Microsoft® Teams to answer questions and provide assistance when needed..

Target audience

This course is designed for individuals new to working around sources of radiation and for those interested in reinforcing their basic understanding of radiation safety and measurements.

Cost

$1,536.50 - Tuition includes access to the course materials via the ORAU Learning Management System.

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Questions

If you have additional questions about this course, please contact the Registrar.

Impact Areas

Registration Information

These are asynchronous (self-paced) online courses. The training staff recommends that you complete the training within six months of enrollment. Once registration is complete, you will receive an email confirming that your registration has been received. Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive an email containing your user name and temporary password if this is the first time you have registered for an online course. If you have registered before, you will receive notification that the course is now available.

Each course contains a series of modules/exercises to be completed. When all modules are complete, you will be granted access to the exam. A passing score is 70 out of 100. You will have three attempts to successfully complete the exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, a course certificate of completion will be provided.

Please read the following carefully in its entirety. You must accept these terms and conditions in order to be successfully enrolled in the course. By accepting these terms and conditions, you are legally obligated to act in accordance with this agreement.

Restricted Materials Use Agreement

By registering for this course offered by ORAU's Professional Training Programs (PTP), I understand that I will be provided with PTP-developed course materials. In exchange for receiving these materials, I agree and understand that PTP’s course materials (both electronic or hardcopy) are provided for use by the registered participant only.

Duplication and/or distribution of the course materials, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, is strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of ORAU. The participant may retain and use the course materials for personal reference in perpetuity. Publications and other copyrighted materials provided during the course may be subject to additional restrictions as noted within these documents.

Payment Policy

  • Payment in full is required in advance.
  • Register and pay online (see course listings for registration links) with a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover). A 4.25% processing fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. We also accept additional payment methods that do not incur a processing fee, including EFT/ACH, purchase orders, and checks.
  • Contact the Registrar by email or phone for complete assistance in registration and payment.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Once access to the course material has been granted via the Learning Management System, no cancellations will be accepted and no refunds will be issued.

Links to Third-Party Websites

PTP's Online Training may include links to third-party websites that are controlled and maintained by other organizations. Any link to third-party websites is not an endorsement of said websites, and ORAU is not responsible for the content or availability of any such sites.

Recording

Sessions that contain webinars will be recorded.

ORAU Event Attendee Code of Conduct

This ORAU Event Attendee Code of Conduct (“Code of Conduct”) applies at all ORAU live and virtual meetings, conferences, forums, and meeting-related events, including those sponsored by ORAU or in conjunction with other organizations.

Please read the following Code of Conduct linked below in its entirety.

This Code of Conduct may be revised at any time by ORAU and the terms are non-negotiable.

Your registration for or attendance at any ORAU Event, whether it is held in-person or virtually, indicates your agreement to abide by this Code of Conduct.

ORAU Event Attendee Code of Conduct

Ordering Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions agreed to herein comprise the entirety of the agreement between the customer and ORAU absent any other ORAU commercial contract.

  • Module 1: Understanding Radiation and Radioactivity
  • Module 2: Radiation Sources
  • Module 3: Measuring Radiation Sources
  • Module 4: Instruments to Detect and Measure Radiation
  • Module 5: Measuring Our Radiation Exposure
  • Module 6: Radiation Protection (Health Physics)
  • Module 7: Radiation Effects on Living Cells and Organisms
  • Module 8: Radiation Dose and Risk
  • Module 9: Radiation Protection and Regulations
  • Module 10: Radioactive Waste
  • Module 11: Responsibilities for Radiation Protection
  • Module 12: Medical Uses of Radiation
  • Module 13: Uses of Radiation in Industry and Consumer Products
  • Module 14: Nuclear Power
  • Module 15: Monitoring Radiation in the Environment

Contact us

For more information about ORAU's Professional Training Programs, contact:

Registrar
ORAU Professional Training Programs 
P.O. Box 117, MS-11
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Phone: (865) 576-3576
Fax: (865) 241-9152
registrar@orau.org

ORAU Professional Training Programs flyer

View the PTP course flyer (.PDF, 1.28 MB)