Radiation Safety Training

Memorandum concerning radioactive materials handling and use training.
November 17, 2006

About Radiation Safety Training
The UAB Radiation Safety Division (RSD) of the Occupational Health and Safety Department offers a Radiation Safety Training Course.

The course is divided into two sections: an online portion that can be taken anytime, and an in-class portion that is offered quarterly. Both the online and the in-class portions of the course must be completed before the written examination for the course can be taken. The course is intended for laboratory technicians who have never attended a formal training course, or those utilizing radioisotopes for the first time.

The topics covered in the online portion of the course include those mandated by the Alabama State Regulatory Agency to meet minimum training requirements for users. In order to complete the online portion of the course, a student must register for the in-class portion of the course, and all of the topics must be viewed in their entirety, from beginning to end. The self-tests included with the online portion are recommended, but not required.

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Radiation Safety Training Course, RS1000 (RSTC) Lecture Day
Friday, August 8th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Volker Hall Lecture Room C

Radiation Safety Training Course, RS1000 (RSTC) Examination Day
Friday, August 22nd, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Volker Hall Lecture Room C

Licensure & Management Course Scheduled

Friday, August 14th, from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, CH19 B01
Friday, November 13st, from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, CH19 B01

Radiation Safety Refresher Training Course, RSR1000 Examination Day
Time and location TBA.

Radiation Safety Training Course, RS1000 (RSTC) Lecture Day
Friday, November 7th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Volker Hall Lecture Room C

Radiation Safety Training Course, RS1000 (RSTC) Examination Day
Friday, November 21st, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Volker Hall Lecture Room C

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You must Register for the in-class portion of the Radiation Safety Training Course before you can take the online course. To register call 4-2487.

CLICK HERE to Take the Online Radiation Safety Training Course

*Note: Macintosh Users are not supported at this time.

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The in-class portion of the Radiation Safety Training Course is offered quarterly over two days, from 1-5 p.m. each day. The first day of the in-class portion of the Radiation Safety Training Course covers procedural requirements specific to UAB (i.e., bioassays, documentation, waste disposal). A training manual will be distributed in class on the first day. A written examination is given on the second day of the in-class portion of the Radiation Safety Training Course. A pocket scientific calculator will be needed for problem solving.

To register for the in-class portion of the Radiation Safety Training Course, call 4-2487.

A certificate of training will be awarded to those individuals who complete both the online and in-class portions of the Radiation Safety Training Course, and who successfully complete the written examination with a grade of 70, or above. Successful completion of this basic course will not meet the necessary training requirements to obtain radioactive material licensure at UAB. To obtain additional information, call the Radiation Safety Division at extension 4-4751.

NOTE: For those individuals who have had some experience in basic radiation safety principles, a challenge exam may be given in the RSD office. The RSD address is Suite 445 Community Health Services Building. Call the Radiation Safety Division at extension 4-4751 for more details.