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All About X-Ray Safety

X-Ray SafetyThis course is designed for employees who work with x-ray sources. Participants will acquire knowledge of practical and effective measures designed to protect against excess radiation exposure from x-rays.

How You Learn:

You learn over one day in a friendly, hands-on classroom setting. The day is divided into ten sessions. Your learning is enhanced by a hands-on practical experiment and a video presentation. Appropriate refreshment breaks are included.

You will receive a 275-page binder containing the course presentation slides, the course textbook, and Ontario X-Ray safety regulations from the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

To help you progress, you will be required to complete a hands-on experiment with a final test at the end of the day. When you complete the course requirements and pass the final test, you will receive the Institute’s All About X-Ray Safety Certificate.

What you will learn:

  • Understanding of atomic properties
  • Comprehension of radiation types and properties
  • Detailed knowledge of x-ray production and types of x-ray machines
  • How x-rays interact with matter and shields
  • Knowledge of types and sources of x-ray exposure and effects of x-rays on human health and genetics
  • Knowledge of select Ontario Ministry of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Act X-Ray Safety regulations
 Syllabus:

  • Structure of matter
  • Understanding radiation
  • Interaction of x-rays with matter
  • X-rays: Radiation made by machine
  • Radiation protection
  • X-ray safety regulations

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