Radiation Safety Classes

Introduction to Radiation Safety

The purpose of this class is introduce new radiation workers to the Radiation Safety Program at MU. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, Radiation Safety Office Organization, Radiation Units, Protection Limits, ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable), Purchasing Radioactive Materials, Receipt of Radioactive Materials, Inventory, Disposal of Radioactive Materials, Surveys, Emergency Procedures, Spills, and Instrumentation.

Radiation Safety Awareness

The purpose of this class is to train ancillary personnel, who work unescorted in radiation use areas, on radiation do's, don'ts, and security issues. This course covers, but is not limited to the following subjects: radiation sources, regulations, exposure, monitoring procedures and safety precautions, signs and labels, radiation waste cans versus normal waste cans, proper disposal of radioactive packaging, security measures, delivery locations, emergency response procedures, and radiation uses and benefits.

Radiation Safety Refresher

This class is designed to give experienced MU Radiation workers an update course on the radiation safety program. Topics covered include a discussion of situations specific to the participants' radiation work areas. Topics may also include Radiation Safety Inspection Results, NRC Inspection Results, New Regulations, and New Policies. (Alternatively, this course may be taken on line through Blackboard.)

NE 4302 Safe Handling of Radioisotopes

The purpose of this class is to introduce the applied concepts of Radiation Safety and the safe handling of radioisotopes at MU. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, indoctrination to MU's Radiation Safety Program, Federal and State Regulations, Basic Radiation Physics, Radiation Math, Detection, Radiation Biology, Liquid Scintillation counting, Radioisotope Applications in Human and Animal Studies, Brachytherapy, Laboratory Use Specifics, Dosimetry, Bioassays, Radiation Emergencies, MU's Radiological Waste Management Program, Basic X-ray, Portable Nuclear Gauge Training, Radiological / Nuclear Terrorism Threats, and Non-Ionizing forms of radiation (Lasers, RF, Microwaves, etc.). This course along with its didactic content will include hands on demonstrations and student proficiencies in the use of Area Radiation Surveys Meters, Liquid Scintillation, Gamma Counters, and Spill Clean Up and Contamination Control. Upon successful class participation and a passing score of the course exam a certificate will be awareded for your training files.

Radiation Train-the-Trainer

This training is set up to review specific radiation safety requirements of authorization and use of radioactive materials. (Authorized Users should be in attendance). This training is usually conducted at an Authorized User's laboratory. Class topics include review of authorization, access to radioactive materials/security, laboratory and equipment posting, compliance with eating and drinking policies, records, instrumentation adequate and calibrated, emergency/spill procedures available, training of Authorized User current, training of radiation worker list current, and personnel monitors/bioassay required. Contact the Radiation Safety Office to schedule this training.

New Authorized User Review of the Radiation Safety Program

This training offers an introduction to new Authorized Users to the MU Radiation Safety Program. This gives the Radiation Safety Officer or the Deputy Radiation Safety Officer a chance to become acquainted with new Authorized Users. This training is required for every new Authorized User. Contact the Radiation Safety Office to schedule this training.