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Radiation Safety Course
40 Hour Radiation Safety Course

The Ronan 40 Hour Radiation Safety Course introduces safety procedures and regulations required by radionuclide users in industrial process measurement.
Lecture topics include:

  • Radioactive material properties
  • Biological effects
  • Radiation protection programs
  • NRC & Agreement State regulations
  • Emergency preparedness


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Radiation Safety Officers
Nuclear gage users
Safety personnel

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon completion of the course, a certificate is awarded to participants by Ronan Engineering Company. This course satisfies necessary requirements for obtaining a specific license from the NRC or any Agreement State.

LOCATION
Courses are conducted at Ronan Engineering in Florence, KY, six miles from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

COST
Course tuition costs are indicated in the enclosed 2007 course schedule. Tuition includes the full cost of training, books, and instructional materials. Tuition does not include living expenses.

REGISTRATION
To enroll, your employer may submit a valid purchase order. Purchase orders must be submitted one week before the convening date. Early registration is encouraged due to the availability of class space. Registered applicants will be sent an acknowledgement letter with lodging and travel information.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Hotel accomodations are located a short driving distance from the training facility. Participants are responsible for their own reservations.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event that you have to cancel, your employer will be responsible for the tuition payment. Substitutions are permitted by written request but must be received one week before the convening date.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL, PLEASE CONTACT:

Mershad Abudureyimu , Training Director, (859) 342-8500



RONAN WILL ADDRESS ANY SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUESTED AFTER THE SESSION. AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER WITH ADDITIONAL HOTEL AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT AFTER WE RECEIVE YOUR CONFIRMATION. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL: (859) 342-8500.

EXTENSIVE 40 HOUR RADIATION SAFETY COURSE

DAY TOPIC
MONDAY INTRODUCTION
ATOMIC STRUCTURE
NATURE OF RADIOISOTOPES
RADIATION DETECTION INSTRUMENTS
SOURCE HOLDERS - SOURCE CAPSULES
RADIOLOGICAL UNITS
TUESDAY RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS
RADIATION MATHEMATICS - ESTIMATING FIELD AND DOSE
ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL DOSE LIMITS
RADIATION SURVEY INSTRUMENTS
PERSONNEL MONITORING
WEDNESDAY RADIATION SURVEY & OCCUPANCY EVALUATIONS
WIPE TEST AND ANALYSIS
ESTABLISHING A RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RADIATION
OPERATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF ALARA
COMPLETING LICENSE APPLICATION
LICENSING - GENERAL AND SPECIFIC
THURSDAY DUTIES OF RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER
RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES
SUBMITTING REPORTS AND INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
SOURCE HOLDER HANDLING PROCEDURES
NRC RULES AND REGULATIONS
FRIDAY COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION AND COURSE CRITIQUE
SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREA PER CUSTOMER REQUEST
RADIATION COURSE ENDS

Note: The above Radiation Safety Course may be conducted at your facility. Pease call for information and quotation.

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RONAN ENGINEERING COMPANY MEASUREMENTS DIVISION
8050 Production Drive • Florence, Kentucky, 41042, USA
Phone: (859) 342-8500 • FAX: (859) 342-6426