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Radiation Safety Training

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Principles of Radiation Safety

The Principles course is intended for new users who will be working with radioactive materials in the laboratory. Topics covered include: Fundamentals of Radiation, Units, Biological Effects, ALARA, Dosimetry, Dose Limits, Waste Procedures, Forms, Required Postings and Emergency Procedures. This course is approximately four hours in length, with a brief examination at the conclusion. A certificate of completion will be issued to each student.

Due to classroom space restrictions it is very important that you preregister for this training session to ensure that we can reserve a seat for you on the date you wish to attend. Please use the link below, and complete BOTH forms in this section.

May
29
June
6, 24
July
3, 23
August
7, 27

All classes are 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

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Radiation Safety Refresher


Radiation Safety Refresher training is intended for radiation workers who have successfully completed the Principles of Radiation Safety or have equivalent training from an outside institution.
The course topics are intended to refresh fundamental concepts and review policies and procedures specific to radiation use at NC State University. This course is required every four years and is offered electronically. A certificate of completion will be issued to each student.
For further details please refer to Section 12: Instruction and Training of the NCSU Radiation Safety Manual.

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Principles of Analytical X-Ray Safety

This course is intended for radiation workers handling x-ray producing devices, excluding diagnostic x-ray. Topics covered include: Fundamentals of Radiation, Units, Biological Effects, ALARA, Dosimetry, Dose Limits, Waste Procedures, Forms, Required Postings and Emergency Procedures. This course is approximately two hours in length and is required for all users of x-ray producing devices. A certificate of completion will be issued to each student.

May
29
June
18, 24
July
8, 23
August
5, 27

All classes are 1:30pm to 4:00 pm

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Analytical X-Ray Safety Refresher


Analytical X-RAY Safety Refresher training is intended for radiation workers who have successfully completed the Principles of Analytical X-RAY Safety or have equivalent training from an outside institution.
The course topics are intended to refresh fundamental concepts and review policies and procedures specific to X-ray use at NC State University. This course is required every four years and is offered electronically. A certificate of completion will be issued to each student.
For further details please refer to the X-Ray safety Appendix of the NCSU Radiation Safety Manual.

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Specialty Radiation Safety Courses

Radiation Safety provides courses on Diagnostic X-ray Safety, Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety and other associated topics upon request. Please contact our office for details.