October 13-17, 2008
Radiation Safety Officer
Certification Course
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Candidates for certification as RSO's must
successfully complete all five (5) day modules as well as the final exam.
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The supplied course text book is Basic Radiation Protection
Technology by Daniel Gollnick, Ph.D. plus Fowler Associates booklets and hand
outs.
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The course includes hands-on laboratory exercises.
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The break out sessions will challenge you to become
involved in the actual work of radiation protection.
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The
dress is casual all week.
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The certification exam is
long and difficult. Please do not cut your time too close on any return reservations.
We plan a discussion session after all have completed the exam for those who wish
to participate.
Fowler Associates
is registered with two agreement states: North Carolina (registration no.
S000317) and South Carolina (registration no. 00-0216) by the respective Radiological
Control Authorities to provide radiation consultation and training.
Agenda
Monday
9:00
- 9:30 Welcome & Introductions
9:30
- 9.45 Course Outline
9:45
- 10:30 Radiation Safety Presentation
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee
Break & Open Discussions
10:45
- 11:15 Radiation Safety Presentation
11:15 - 11:30 "What is
It?" Video
11:30 - 12:00 Break-out
Session - Cost/Benefits of Uses of Radiation
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 Basic Math .. S.I. Units.
1:30 - 1:45 "Where
Is It?" Video
1:45
- 2:15 Sources of Radiation
2:15
- 2:30 "Introduction to Radiation " Video
2:30 - 2:45
Coffee Break & Open Discussions
2:45 - 3:30
Units of Dose
3:30 - 5:00
Radioactivity
5:00
Adjourn
Tuesday
9:00 - 10:00 Types
of Radiation
10:00 - 10:15
Coffee Break & Open Discussions
10:15
- 11:30 Interaction with Matter
11:30
- 12:30 Radiation Detection Instrument
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30
- 2:00 Personnel Monitoring Systems
2:00
- 2:15 "Labtoratory Techniques" Video
2:15 - 2:30 Coffee
Break & Open Discussions
2:30 - 3:45
Bological Effects of Radiation
3:45
- 4:15 "Does it Affect Us?" Video
4:15 - 4:30 Biological Effects
in Accidents
4:30 - 4:45 "Is
It Safe?" Video
4:45 Adjourn
Wednesday
9:00 - 9:45 Radon -
in the home and in the Workplace + Video
9:45 - 10:15 Radiation
and the Internet
10:15
- 10:30 Coffee Break & Open Discussions
10:30 - 11:15 "Radiation Protection
Standards" Video
11:15 - 12:00 Accident Discussions and
Videos
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
Awareness & Crisis Management
1:00 - 2:00 Situation
Review and Discussions
2:00
- 2:15 Coffee Break & Open Discussions
2:15 - 5:00 Role Playing and
Situation Management
5:00
Adjourn
Thursday
9:00 - 9:30
Dosimetry
9:30 - 10:00
Handling of Radioactive Sources & Gauges
10:00 - 10:15 Coffee
Break & Open Discussions
10:15 - 10:45
Source Wipes / Contamination
10:45 - 11:30
Break-out Session - Source Wipes/de-Contamination
11:30
- 12:30 Shielding
12:30
- 1:30 Lunch
1:30
- 2:30 Breakout Sessions/Shielding
2:30 - 2:45 Coffee Break
& Open Discussions
2:45 - 3:30
Surveys
3:30 - 4:30 Breakout
Sessions - Surveys
4:30 - 4:45 "Where
Do We Go From Here?" Video
4:45 Adjourn
Friday
9:00 - 9:30 Personnel Issues
9:30 - 10:00 Transportation of
Radioactive Materials
10:00
- 10:15 Coffee Break & Open Discussions
10:15 - 11:00 Radiation Safety Administration
& Manual
11:00 - 12:00 Questions-Answers-Group
Discussions - Course Review
12:00
- 1:00 Lunch
1:00
- 4:00 Certification Exam
Since
the Exam is open book, coffee brakes will be served during the exam period. All
exams must be finished before 4:00 p.m
4:00 Adjourn
Note: Please do not schedule to leave exam room prior to
4 p.m. for return transportation
THE EXAM
1st Section : Multiple Choice Questions
38
questions worth 2 points each = Total Points for this Section = 76 points
These questions will be either right or wrong - no partial credit given
2nd
Section : Essay Questions
8 questions worth 3 points each = Total Points
for this Section = 24 points
These questions will be graded on approach, method
and correct answer.
Partial credit will be given - write as much as you know
even if you do not anticipate the correct answer
Exam
Grade System
Minimum Passing Score - 70% - Satisfactory
90% - cum laude
95% - Magna cum laude
100% - Summa cum laude
International
Registry of Radiation Safety Officers
All
RSO candidates who achieve at least a 80% score on the final exam may submit their
resume' and application to the International Registry of Radiation Safety Officers.
If minimum qualifications on experience and education are met the candidate will
be listed in the registry and is entitled to use the SEAL and title: RSO
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