Radiation Safety (Universities) is a 30-minute online course that trains university personnel on ionizing radiation fundamentals, biological effects, dose limits, and protective measures as required by NRC 10 CFR 19.12 (Instructions to Workers). It is designed for researchers, laboratory staff, and students working in or near restricted areas at academic institutions, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requires under 10 CFR 19.12 that all individuals working in restricted areas at NRC-licensed facilities - including universities with radioactive materials licenses - receive instruction in radiation safety, applicable regulations, and institutional operating procedures before beginning work. Universities hold broad-scope or specific radioactive materials licenses that authorize the use of isotopes across research, teaching, and clinical applications. The NRC and Agreement State regulators conduct routine inspections of university radiation safety programs, and violations can result in civil penalties, license conditions, or license suspension. NRC civil penalty authority allows fines reaching into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for willful or repeated violations.
This course prepares your university employees, researchers, and students to work safely with and around sources of ionizing radiation. Your team will learn the fundamentals of ionizing radiation, biological effects of exposure, the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle, NRC and state dose limits, contamination control procedures, personal dosimetry requirements, and emergency response procedures. The training satisfies the general radiation safety awareness instruction required by 10 CFR 19.12 and provides the foundational knowledge that university Radiation Safety Officers need their personnel to have before entering restricted areas.
The NRC mandates radiation safety training under 10 CFR 19.12, which requires that all individuals working in restricted areas at licensed facilities receive instruction on applicable regulations, the licensee's radiation protection program, health risks of exposure, and procedures to minimize dose. The Standards for Protection Against Radiation (10 CFR Part 20) establish the occupational dose limit of 5 rem (50 mSv) total effective dose equivalent (TEDE) per year, with a public dose limit of 100 mrem (1 mSv) per year. Universities operating under broad-scope radioactive materials licenses are subject to inspection by the NRC or the applicable Agreement State regulatory agency. The NRC's enforcement policy allows civil penalties of up to $356,819 per violation per day for Severity Level I violations (most significant), with lower tiers for less severe findings. Common university citation areas include inadequate worker training documentation, incomplete radiation surveys, improper waste disposal, and failure to maintain dose records. Radiation Safety Committees and Radiation Safety Officers bear institutional responsibility for program compliance.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.