Radiation Safety: Introduction (Gated)

This introductory course will teach you how to recognize the potential dangers of radiation and how to determine the best method to protect yourself from them. To begin, you will learn about the common sources of radiation you may encounter in a laboratory or clinical setting. Then, we will delve into the role and responsibilities of your organization’s Radiation Safety Program. Next, we will offer some general background information about radiation, explaining what it is and describing the forms it takes. You will learn about the different ways you can be exposed to radiation, how radiation is measured, and how different levels of exposure can affect your body.

By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of the risks you face each time you work with radioactive materials, and the most effective methods to combat different forms of radiation.
Gated version.