Although radiation offers many benefits, exposure to it can also threaten our health and the quality of our environment. We cannot eliminate radiation, but this training shows how we can reduce our risk by controlling our exposure to it.

• This online Ionizing Radiation course covers the following topics:
  • Types of Radiation
  • Sources of Radiation
  • Exposure Limits and Health Effects
  • ALARA Program
  • Controlling Exposure Levels
  • Emergencies

  By the end of this course, an understanding will be gained of:

  • Types and sources of radiation
  • Occupational exposure and potential health effects
  • Radiation control measures
  • Handling ionizing radiation emergencies and reports

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.