Radiation Orientation and Safe Work Practices (eLearning)
This course focuses on general radiation awareness and safe work practices for clinical environments. It is designed to help you recognize common sources of ionizing radiation, understand how exposure occurs, and apply basic protection principles in your daily work. This training does not replace site-specific procedures, equipment-specific instruction, or specialized certifications required for certain roles.
Who should take this course? Healthcare professionals who handle or may be exposed to radioactive materials/substances and workers with potential exposure in medical settings
What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry; Medical Industry
Time to Complete this Course: 50 minutes
Key Takeaways from the Radiation Orientation and Safe Work Practices eLearning course:
- How ionizing radiation is used in healthcare and where exposure can occur
- The health risks of radiation to workers and patients and why exposure limits exist
- How to apply radiation safety principles to clinical workflows and procedures
- Required safe work practices, monitoring, and emergency response actions
- Your professional responsibilities in maintaining radiation safety and patient trust
$35.00
Description
This course focuses on general radiation awareness and safe work practices for clinical environments. It is designed to help you recognize common sources of ionizing radiation, understand how exposure occurs, and apply basic protection principles in your daily work. This training does not replace site-specific procedures, equipment-specific instruction, or specialized certifications required for certain roles. Employers remain responsible for identifying radiation hazards in their workplace, implementing appropriate controls, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Topics include:
- Legal Disclaimer
- Course Introduction and Purpose
- Fundamentals of Radiation
- Health Effects of Radiation Exposure
- Radiation Sources in Healthcare Settings
- Exposure Pathways & Risk Scenarios
- Regulatory Framework & Compliance
- Core Radiation Protection Principles (ALARA)
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountability
- Radiation Monitoring & Measurement
- Safe Work Practices in Clinical Settings
- Lead Shielding
- Emergency Procedures & Incident Response
- Training, Documentation, & Recordkeeping
- Human Factors & Safety Culture
- Ethics, Professional Judgment & Patient Safety
- Radiation Safety Scenarios
- Conclusion
- References
