Course Duration: 1 Hour

Course Description: This course is designed to give basic radiation safety training to staff who work with or around radiation or radioactive materials.  The course focus is on radiation safety in a medical setting.  Topics include:

• A Brief History of Radiation
• What is Radiation?
• Types and Sources of Radiation
• Radiation Dose
• Biological Effects of Radiation
• Radiation Dose Limits & Dosimetry
• ALARA Philosophy – Protecting Yourself from Radiation
• Signage and Postings
• Security of Radioactive Material
• …and much more!

Upon completion of the online Basic Radiation Safety course, students will be able to print a Certificate of Completion.

System Requirements: You will need a high-speed internet connection and a current web browser.