CURE Institute of Health Physics
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING 101
5 Days, $1,500.00
The course presents the basics for the non-health physics professional who is the appointed RSO at facilities such as veterinary practices, imaging centers, community hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, non-destructive testing companies, cardiology practices, biomedical companies, research laboratories, oil service companies, etc. The course covers:
- Structure of matter
- Basic physics
- Radioactive decay
- Radiation interactions with matter
- Radiation detection instruments
- Biological effects
- Shielding
- Personnel monitoring
- Regulations and licenses
- Documentation
- ALARA
- Transportation of radioactive materials
- Disposal of radioactive materials
- Emergencies