Training Requirements

Initial training requirements for Permitted Individuals (PIs) and Authorized Users (AUs) are given in the Permitted Individuals and Authorized Users Responsibilities page and may vary depending on the types of intended RAM uses (i.e. research, medical, veterinary, etc). Initial training requirements for Radiation Workers (RW) are given in the Radiation Worker's Responsibilities page. MU’s NRC License requires that PIs, AUs, and RWs have refresher training at a minimum frequency of either once every one or three years. The Radiation Safety Training Program managed by the Radiation Safety Staff (RSS) is designed to meet these training requirements. Remember: all PIs and AUs are considered Radiation Workers as well. 

At a minimum, research RWs will need to take an initial radiation safety course and Radiation Safety Refresher for Researchers on a triennial basis.

Medical RWs working in a clinical setting with humans will need to take training on an annual basis depending on their specialization (i.e. Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Y-90 Users, Radiation Oncology Users, etc.).

Veterinary Medicine RWs working in a clinical setting with animals will need to take an initial training titled Radiation Safety for Veterinary Medicine and triennial radiation safety refresher training.

Laboratory specific training is a requirement once formal training has been completed through EHS. All RWs are required to receive lab specific training!

If a RW will be working in more than one setting, they may be required to take multiple types of trainings. Contact the assigned HP or rad@missouri.edu for additional information related to training.

All RWs who wear dosimeters will be required to take a dosimetry training once every three years. If the RSS deems it necessary, RWs may also be assigned the dosimetry training on a more frequent basis.

Note: for additional instructions on becoming a Radiation Worker and registering for the correct training based on the work being performed, see Becoming a Radiation Worker. 

Ancillary training is a one time training provided by the PI or a RW under the supervising PI. For guidelines on ancillary training, see How to Train Ancillary Workers. To request an in-person ancillary training session of large groups, please reach out to the RSS at rad@missouri.edu. 

Page last updated on December 14, 2023.