This online Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) course aims to equip workers who may be exposed to NORM with a basic knowledge and understanding of NORM and the Ludlum 3-97 radiation survey meter. Workers should then be able to safely survey for gamma, alpha, and beta radiation as well as accurately provide clients with the results of NORM surveys.

• NORM and its sources
• Ionizing radiation
• Annual effective radiation dose limit in Canada
• Operation of the Ludlum 3-97 radiation survey meter
• How to perform background radiation tests
• How to calculate and convert radiation measurements
• Gamma, alpha, and beta radiation surveys
• How to provide the results of a NORM survey

Approximately 60 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) 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 two times if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt. Print materials for this course can be accessed online.

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