Radiation Awareness

Course Description

This online course introduces the concepts of radiation and radiation safety to people who work in environments where radiation is used and for anyone wanting basic knowledge on the subject. It defines radiation and creates a better understanding of its impacts within the manufacturing and food processing sectors, and to recognize radiation regulatory bodies.

Audience

Those who work in environments where radiation is used and for anyone wanting basic knowledge on the subject.

Goal

To define radiation and create a better understanding of its impacts within the manufacturing and food processing sectors, and to recognize radiation regulatory bodies. 

Objectives

1. Define the various types of radiation and how it is measured. 
2. Describe how radiation affects the body and dose limits. 
3. Identify common radiation exposures and potential risks. 

Topics

• Radiation health effects 
• Types of radiation 
• Shielding 
• Radioactive substance activity 
• Damage from radiation exposure 
• Radiation interaction with the body 
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 

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Online 1 hr