Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DTRA-0020
Organization's ID:
DNWS HP 200 DL
Organization:
Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School
Location:
Online
Length:
16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Principles of Radiological Science Detection and Measurement
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide response technicians basic knowledge behind technical radiological response actions and decisions. This course will provide basic concepts of radiological science, contamination control actions, federal regulations, planning reports, and radiation surveys.

Learning Outcomes:

  • understand the fundamentals of basic radiation science
  • identify how different types of matter interact with radiation
  • apply radiological units of measure to operational exposure guidance
  • state the functions of multiple radiation detector types
  • concepts of half-life and the inverse square law
  • identify methods of controlling radiation exposure and contamination
  • identify methods for conducting a radiological survey

General Topics:

  • Basic atomic chemistry radiological units of measurement (RUM) OEGs, ALARA and concepts of time, distance and shielding basic radiation detector theory introduction to controlling exposure and contamination basic radiation survey technique
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials