Ionizing Radiation

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.

Course Overview

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.

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

Course Topics

  • Types of Radiation
  • Sources of Radiation
  • Exposure Limits and Health Effects
  • ALARA Program
  • Controlling Exposure Levels
  • Emergencies