Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEES-0009
Organization's ID:
TEES - 0009
Organization:
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 Radiation Safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with an understanding of the role of the safety and occupational health professional in radiation safety that deals with the protection of the individual population groups against the harmful effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Measuring, calibration, and handling of radioactive materials, common radioactive materials used, transported, emergency response, and how they are to be properly disposed of, the whole life cycle of radiation safety
  • Demonstrate knowledge of radiation fundamentals to include ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, radiation safety principles to include

General Topics:

  • Ionizing radiation
  • Biological effects of ionizing radiation
  • Radiological emergencies
  • Non-ionizing lasers
  • Non-ionizing electromagnetic fields
  • Instrumentation and calibration
  • Surveys
  • Transportation of radioactive materials
  • Handling of radioactive waste
  • Radiation waste
  • Radiation safety program
  • Dosimeter programs
  • Calibration
  • Radioactive commodities
  • Depleted uranium hazards and control
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials