Radiation Safety and CEDO Preparation
TRAINING OBJECTIVES: This training focuses on radiation safety for those using x- and gamma radiation. The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of radiation principles, safe working practices and regulations pertaining to the use of ionizing radiation. An excellent preparatory course for industrial radiographers, Radiation Safety Officers and meets the training requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for those seeking their Certified Exposure Device Operator's (CEDO) license.
Training programs may be conducted at the Institute or at the client's facilities.
Recommended subjects for Radiation Safety Programs:
- Fundamentals of radiation physics
- Origin of penetrating radiation
- Maximum permissible doses
- Fundamentals of radiation protection: time, distance, shielding
- Emergency situations
- Radiation measurements and instrumentation
- Provincial regulations
- Regulations of the Atomic Energy Control Board
- Transportation of radioactive materials
NOTE: Participants are requested to have a calculator capable of scientific notation.
| Upcoming Course Dates | ||||
| Daytime Courses in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada : | ||||
| August 25 - 29, 2008 | Five Days (40 Hours) | Seating for 18 | Price: $990.00 | |
| December 8 - 12, 2008 | Five Days (40 Hours) | Seating for 18 | Price: $990.00 | |
| February 2 - 6, 2009 | Five Days (40 Hours) | Seating for 18 | Price: $990.00 | |
| April 27 - May 1, 2009 | Five Days (40 Hours) | Seating for 18 | Price: $990.00 | |
| Daytime Courses in Leduc, Alberta, Canada : | ||||
| July 21 - 25, 2008 | Five Days (40 Hours) | Seating for 12 | Price: $990.00 | |
| November 24 - 28, 2008 | Five Days (40 Hours) | Seating for 12 | Price: $990.00 | |
| March 16 - 20, 2009 | Five Days (40 Hours) | Seating for 12 | Price: $990.00 | |
