General Radiation Safety Training Course

$25.95

The General Radiation Safety Training Course covers health effects, types of radiation, limiting exposure, and more. Students will learn how to protect themselves from radiation exposure.

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Description

The General Radiation Safety Training Course covers a wide range of topics, including the health effects of radiation exposure, types of radiation, how to limit exposure, and more. Students will come away from the course with a better understanding of how to protect themselves and others from radiation exposure.

 

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe ionizing radiation
  • Define radiometric quantities and estimate doses of exposure
  • Review Occupational Radiation Dose Limits
  • Recognize risks and safety behaviors for radiation equipment both for staff and patients
  • Recognize the concept of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
  • Explain the basic principles of radiation protection

Audience

  • Medical and dental offices (e.g., X-rays).
  • Hospitals and outpatient treatment centers, including specialty departments
  • Radiology (e.g., medical X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans)
  • Nuclear medicine.
  • Radiation oncology
  • Interventional fluoroscopy or radiology
  • Cardiac angiography
  • Industrial operations (e.g., radiography equipment for testing materials or products)
  • Research laboratories (universities, colleges, and other scientific institutions)
  • Veterinary facilities

Course Information

  • Course Duration: 30 minutes
  • Enforced by:  OSHA
  • Certificate of Completion: By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate of General Radiation Safety
  • Payment Options: Pay by Credit Card, E-Check, or Invoice