Introduction to Radiation Safety
Course schedule
November 5-9, 2012
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 will grant 32 Continuing Education Credits for completion of this course. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene grants 5.0 Certification Maintenance Points to CIHs for completion of this course.
Description
This one-week 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, interaction 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 those who wish to increase their knowledge of safe handling of radioactive materials and safe uses of radiation.
Cost
$1,995 — The tuition includes the full cost of training, books, and instructional materials. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the PTP Electronic Library DVD.
| Monday | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome, Registration, Orientation and Photo |
| 9:00 AM | INTRODUCTION TO RADIOACTIVITY |
| 11:00 AM | RADIATION QUANTITIES AND UNITS |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | RADIATION QUANTITIES AND UNITS – cont’d |
| 2:00 PM | INTERACTIONS OF RADIATION WITH MATTER |
| 3:30 PM | RADIATION SAFETY PRINCIPLES |
| Tuesday | |
| 8:00 AM | RADIATION SURVEY INSTRUMENTS |
| 9:00 AM | Lab: GM Detectors |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Lab: Survey Instruments |
| 3:00 PM | Demo: Cloud Chamber |
| 3:15 PM | Lab: Survey Instruments |
| Wednesday | |
| 8:00 AM | BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RADIATION |
| 10:30 AM | RADIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY |
| 2:15 PM | Lab: Gamma Spectroscopy |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM | Lab: Laboratory Techniques and Sample Prep |
| 9:45 AM | LIQUID SCINTILLATION |
| 10:45 AM | Lab: Liquid Scintillation |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | RADIATION SURVEYS |
| 2:00 PM | Lab: Contamination Surveys |
| 3:15 PM | RADIOACTIVE WASTE |
| Friday | |
| 8:00 AM | OVERVIEW OF AIR SAMPLING |
| 9:30 AM | Lab: Internet Resources |
| 9:45 AM | RADIATION SHIELDING |
| 11:30 AM | Critique and Summary |
| Noon | Adjourn |
For further information or assistance, please contact:
Registrar
Professional Training Programs
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
P.O. Box 117, MS-11
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Phone: 1-865-576-3576
Fax: 1-865-241-9152
registrar@orau.org