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All About X-Ray Safety

X-Ray SafetyThis one-day 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.

There are several convenient ways to take advantage of this unique course.

You can arrange for one of our instructors to come to your workplace and teach the course on site or you can arrange for a private course  to be delivered to your employees at our National Education Center in Toronto.  Contact us for more details.

Alternatively, you can register online for one of our publicly scheduled “All About X-Ray Safety” courses by clicking on the Register Now button below.

Cost per participant for a public course: $595 + tax

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 Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’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

2013 All About X-Ray Safety Course Dates:

April 23
June 11
September 10
November 5

All our publicly scheduled awareness courses will take place at the offices of the National Educational Center in Toronto.  Our offices are conveniently located in the very heart of the city, easily accessible by public transit and by car.

CNSC update session on EDO certification revision

Don’t miss you chance to join CNSC and industrial radiography representatives in a meeting to discuss EDO revisions on May 17, 2013.

Join us at Partners in Prevention Conference and Tradeshow 2013

The Institute will participate in the annual Partners and Prevention Conference in Mississauga and invites all partners, clients and friends to join it at the Trade Show on April 30, 2013.

Job Opportunity: Med-Scan Nuclear Medicine Division

Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Maternity Leave (starting May 2013)
Temporary Full-time
Location: Maple, ON

November – Lung Cancer Awareness Month

The Institute supports Health Canada’s Radon Awareness campaign and encourages all Canadians to test their homes for radon gas.

The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is Proud to Announce the Appointment of the New President and CEO

The Chair of the Board announces the appointment of Hon. Steve Mahoney, P.C., as the new President and CEO of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada.