Radiation Safety Training Course (this training course is only for Industrial Radiographers - not Medical Radiologists)

This five day (40 hrs.) course provides basic knowledge of Industrial Radiation Safety.  It complies with the State of Texas Department of Health Regulations and USNRC for both X-ray and isotope work.  Emphasis is placed on the central certification test for radiographers. This course is practical in nature, utilizes classroom participation, and allows for hands on use of gamma ray exposure equipment and radiation monitoring equipment.

Course Objectives

This course will:

• Meet the requirements of the State of Texas and USNRC for formal classroom training.

• Provide instruction and practice in use of the inverse square law.

• Prepare the individual for the State of Texas or other central certification exam for radiographers.

• Provide hands-on use of gamma ray exposure equipment.

• Provide hands-on use of radiation safety monitoring equipment.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for radiographic personnel, auditors, supervisors, managers, engineers, quality assurance/quality control personnel, and others who desire to improve their skills in this area and/or test for radiographer central certification.

Course Notes

All attendees will be provided with relative technical notes and associated reference materials.

Course Program

DAY 1
8:00am-4:30pm

Introduction to Isotope Radiation Safety

• Structure of the atom

• Radioactive materials

• Characteristics of gamma rays

• Alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation

• Interaction with matter-absorption and scatter

• Self test 1

• Radiation hazards

• Radiation dose

• Measurement units

• Time distance and shielding

• Inverse square law and tables

• Radiation safety manual problem section

• Sample problem #1

DAY 2
8:00am-4:30pm

Measuring of Radiation, Math Exercises and Overexposures

• Radiation monitoring devices

• ALARA

• Personal hazards

• Biological effects of ionizing radiation

• Self test #2

• Review sample problem #1

• Overexposures and causes

• Sample problem #2

DAY 3
8:00am-4:30pm

Measuring of Radiation, Math Exercises and Overexposures (continued)

• Radiation monitoring devices

• Operating and emergency procedures

• Texas and USNRC licenses

• NRC rules and regulations 10 CFR, Part 19, 20, 21 & 34

• State of Texas (Dept. of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control) regulations

• Agreement and non-agreement state regulations

• Self test #3

• Review sample problem #2

• Isotope slide rule (exposure calculator)

• Sample problem #3

DAY 4
8:00am-4:30pm

Regulations, Report Forms, Review Math, Transportation, Use of Exposure Devises and Radiation Monitoring Equipment

• Report forms

• Documentation

• Review sample problem #3

• Use of exposure devices

• Use of source changers

• Leak test and leak test kits

• Radiation survey of equipment

• Transportation container

• Storage container

DAY 5
8:00am-4:30pm

Review, Written Examination, Open Discussion

• Review of week's subjects

• Final examination

• Review of final examination

• Open discussion

Course Location

• (To be determined)

Certificate of Completion

Certificates are given to all participants upon satisfactory completion of course.

Registration Fee

The registration fee for this course is $900

To register, complete the registration form, enclose payment, and mail to:

• NDT Technical Services, Inc.

• P.O. Box 721139

• Houston, Texas 77272-1139

Mail all registrations at least two (2) weeks in advance of course. All registrations after that date must be confirmed by telephone.

For additional information, call: (281) 341-0469

Payment

Payment by check, money order or cash is due in full prior to the start of the course.

Cancellations/substitutions

• Cancellations made in writing and received between 5 to 15 working days prior to course will be refunded less $50 handling fee.

• Cancellations received thereafter will not be refunded, and the full invoice fee will be payable regardless of whether or not you attend.

• Substitutions may be made at any time.

• Confirmation will be made in writing as soon as possible upon receipt of payment.  This confirmation will be sent to the address given on the registration form, unless otherwise indicated.

• The organizers reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment.  In this event, fees will be refunded in full.  However, the organizers assume no liability for travel or any expenses other than fees paid.

Tax Deduction

An income tax deduction is allowed for educational expenses (registration fees and cost of travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to 1) maintain or improve skills required in ones employment or other trade of business, or 2) meet express requirements of an employer or law imposed as a condition to retention of employment, job status or rate of compensation.