Ionizing Radiation
Radiation is part of our lives. We use radioactive materials for beneficial purposes, like generating electricity, conducting security scans, inactivating biological and harmful microorganisms in food, and diagnosing and treating medical problems. For example, millions of people receive radiation in the form of X-rays every year. Although radiation offers many benefits, exposure to it can also threaten our health and the quality of our environment. We cannot eliminate radiation. But we can reduce the risks by controlling our exposure to it.
PRICE
$
24.95
LANGUAGE
English
CEU
CEU
0.0
SKU
SKU-0330
Also Available in :
Spanish
Course Outline
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1. Introduction
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2. Definition
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3. Types of Radiation
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4. Sources of Radiation
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5. Exposure Limits and Health Effects
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6. ALARA Program
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7. Controlling Exposure Levels
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8. Emergencies
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9. Conclusion
Learning Objectives
- Define ionizing radiation.
- Identify types and sources of ionizing radiation.
- Recognize the risks and health effects of exposure to radiation.
- Describe basic practices to maintain radiation exposures "as low as reasonably achievable".
- Recall measures used to control radiation doses in the workplace.
- Recognize what to do in the event of an emergency involving ionizing radiation.
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