Radiation Safety Officer
Course schedule
June 21-25, 2010
Introduction
Personnel responsible for radiation safety activities are faced with numerous administrative and technical issues. These issues are often complex and require individuals who are well trained and responsive to existing and evolving regulations. To assist those individuals who desire a successful radiation safety program, ORAU conducts a five-day training course—Radiation Safety Officer Training. 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 introduces course participants to relevant issues that influence the effectiveness of a radiation safety program. The course emphasizes a variety of administrative and technical issues that a radiation safety officer has to address. An interactive format offers the opportunity for instructor/group discussions to facilitate the learning process.
Who should attend
This course is designed for individuals who presently have or anticipate having the responsibility for radiation safety officer activities at their facility. Participants should be familiar with the basics of health physics and radiation safety. Individuals new to the field are advised to attend the Introduction to Radiation Safety or Applied Health Physics courses.
Cost
$1,895 — 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.
Tentative Course Schedule
| Monday | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome, Registration, Orientation and Photo |
| 9:30 AM | SURVEY INSTRUMENTS |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | RADIATION SOURCES AND EQUIPMENT |
| 2:30 PM | REGULATIONS |
| Tuesday | |
| 8:00 AM | INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION |
| 9:30 AM | DOSIMETRY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS |
| 11:00 AM | RADIATION SURVEYS |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Lab A: Contamination Survey/Floor Monitoring |
| Lab B: Instrument Calibration | |
| 2:45 PM | Lab A: Instrument Calibration |
| Lab B: Contamination Survey/Floor Monitoring | |
| Wednesday | |
| 8:00 AM | ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/COMMITTEES |
| 9:00 AM | RECORD KEEPING AND INVENTORY CONTROL |
| 10:00 AM | SECURITY GUIDELINES |
| 11:00 AM | SEALED SOURCE LEAK TESTING, CONTROL, AND DISPOSAL |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS |
| 2:30 PM | Lab A: Shipping RAM Packages |
| Lab B: Receiving RAM Packages | |
| 3:30 PM | Lab A: Receiving RAM Packages |
| Lab B: Shipping RAM Packages | |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM | COMMUNICATION/TRAINING |
| 9:00 AM | INSPECTIONS/AUDITS |
| 10:00 AM | ROLE OF THE HP IN RADIATION ACCIDENTS |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | LIQUID SCINTILLATION COUNTING |
| 2:30 PM | Lab: Liquid Scintillation Counting (LSC-201,-210) |
| Friday | |
| 8:00 AM | DATA QUALITY ASSESSMENT- PERFORMING STATISTICAL TESTS AND ELEVATED MEASUREMENT COMPARISONS; POWER CURVES |
| 9:30 AM | FINAL SURVEY REPORTS |
| 10:00 AM | SUMMARY: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FLEXIBILITY OFFERED BY MARSSIM |
| 11:00 AM | Critique and Summary |
| 11:30 AM | 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: 865.576.3576
Fax: 865.241.9152
registrar@orau.org