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Radiation Safety Training

The Classroom sessions meet in Room 146 of the Environmental Health & Safety Center (Building # 210 on the NCSU campus map http://www.ncsu.edu/campus_map/central.htm) which is located near the corner of Wolf Village Way and Varsity Drive.Limited parking space (C-permit) at the building is usually not available. Parking (W-permit) is more available in the West Lot and West Lot Deck (# 216A).  Also, there are two Wolfline bus stops located within less than 5 minutes walking time from the building." 

Principles of Radiation Safety
(Classroom session)

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 pre register 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.

April
04, 30
May
09, 29

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.

For further details please refer to Section 12: Instruction and Training of the NCSU Radiation Safety Manual.

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If you are having difficulties or you are a MAC user using the training above go to

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Principles of Analytical X-Ray Safety
(Classroom session)

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 three hours in length and is required for all users of x-ray producing devices. A certificate of completion will be issued to each student.

All Classes are 9am -12pm

April 10
April 23
May 8
May21
June 4
June 18

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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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Hand Held Dental Unit Radiation Safety Training 

This course is intended for clinicians and staff at CVM/VTH who are  involved in operating or overseeing the use of an approved hand held dental device in the care of animals. The course is intended to refresh fundamental concepts and review policies and safety procedures specific to X-ray use at NC State University. It is also designed to present the safety features that must be utilized when operating a hand held dental unit. This course is required every four years and is offered electronically.

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Clinician Radiation Safety Training


This course is intended for veterinarians at CVM/VTH who are not radiologists but are  involved in operating or overseeing the use of radiographic or fluoroscopic equipment or who oversee the care of animals receiving nuclear medicine studies.  The course is intended to refresh fundamental concepts and review policies and safety procedures specific to X-ray and radiopharmaceutical use at NC State University. This course is required every four years and is offered electronically. 

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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.