NDT 130 Radiation Safety Training

This course is designed to meet the training requirements for formal certification in Radiation Safety for both X-ray and gamma Radiographers. This course exceeds the recommendations and training outline set forth by the NRC training manual. It covers personal safety and protection, controlling radiation dose, personal monitoring, survey instruments, biological effects of radiation, exposure devices, emergency procedures, and storage and shipment of devices and sources.

Credits

5

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe and explain radiation units and terminology. Describe and explain atomic structure and types of radiation. Pass written exams with a composite grade of at least 80% with no individual passing grade less than 70%.