Radiation Generating Machine Safety Training for Research Uses


The purpose of this self-paced, online course is to give basic radiation safety training for research uses of radiation generating machines such as x-ray diffraction units, x-ray irradiators, and electron microscopes. Topics covered include basic radiation safety, radiation biology, and radiation dosimetry.

 

The course is available through Canvas.  Directions for accessing the EHS-Radiation Safety Canvas page are below:

To complete Radiation Safety for X-Ray Use training, please visit the EHS-Radiation Safety Canvas page here.  Once you have accessed the page, you will need to click "Join this Course" in the top right corner of the screen (See image below.)

 

After logging into Canvas and joining EHS-Radiation Safety, you will be taken to the Home page.  The Home page displays all classes EHS Radiation Safety offers.  The class you are looking for is titled "Radiation Safety for X-Ray Use (EHS 460)."  If your screen does not look like the image below, click the arrow to the left of the class title to expand the class and show all assignments.

Each title under EHS 460 is an assignment for the class.  All assignments must be completed in sequential order as shown above.  To begin taking this class, click on the first assignment titled "Taking X-Ray Safety" and read the directions carefully.

As you progress through the class, it may be beneficial to leave the presentations open in a separate window such that you can access them during the quiz.  You will have three attempts to achieve a 75% or greater on your quiz.  If after the third attempt, you have not passed, additional in person training may be required.  There are 10 questions on the quiz.  The training works best when using the web browser Firefox.

If you have difficulties joining this course, go to Canvas.Missouri.edu.  Once you are logged in, you will see all courses that are assigned to you.  If EHS-Radiation Safety does not appear, click "Courses" and "All Courses" on the left hand side of the screen (see image below.)

 

Once there, click "Browse More Courses" in the top right corner (see image below.)

The next screen should display all courses available to join.  Locate the EHS-Radiation Safety tile and click "Join this Course" (See image below.)

 

Proceed to take "Radiation Safety for X-Ray Use (EHS 460)."

If there are issues accessing Canvas, please contact the Radiation Safety Program at ehs@missouri.edu or (573) 882-7018.