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Radiation Protection Program
Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers Training Schedule
 

 

 

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN ROOM 5045 AT 21 NORTH PARK STREET

This location is on the Free Route 82 bus line.

See map here.

 

Radiation  Worker Training:

You are required to attend this course if you are planning to work with radioactive materials at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. You must attend this course to become an authorized user of radioactive material or a radiation worker, even if you have attended training at another institution.

Familiarize yourself with the "Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers

  1. training manual.
  2. If you will need a badge, you also need to complete an Application for Radiation Dosimeter, have your Authorized User sign it and bring it to class.
  3. Register at the links shown in the grid below. If your plans change and you are not able to attend, cancel at these links.
  4. Bring a notebook and a pen. A copy of the "Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers" training manual will be provided for your in-class use on the open book quiz.
  5. The training consists of a 1.5 hour lecture/demonstration. At the end of the lecture, an open book, 33 multiple-choice question exam will be handed out. To obtain a passing score and corresponding certificate, you must obtain a score of 70% or greater.

Additional training is required if you need to use an irradiator or a portable radioactive gauge, or if you will transport material or prepare radioactive material for transport.


If you have any questions, please contact Greg Dierks, 608-262-9735.

 

 


Click Here to Register for a Course

All sessions in room 5045 at 21 N. Park.

 

2009 Training Dates

Radiation Safety Training

September 3

12:30-3:00 pm

September 16

9:00-11:30 am

October 8

12:30-3:00 pm

October 19

9:00-11:30 am

November 5

12:30-3:00 pm

November 18

9:00-11:30 am

December 10

12:30-3:00 pm

 

Chemical Worker Training Schedule

 
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