This lesson provides an introduction to radioactivity and procedures to follow to minimize the risks associated with accidental and occupational exposure.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a greater understanding of:

• Sources of radiation they will likely encounter in a lab or clinical setting
• The radiation safety program
• Requirements for projects that involve radiation.
• What radiation is
• Forms of radiation
• How radiation is measured.
• The routes of exposure to radiation
• The effects of exposure to radiation

• The Radiation Safety Program
• Radiation Basics

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

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