eLearn RSO Training Course – Fixed Gauges

$895.00

This eLearn online RSO Training Course by Radiation Solutions, Inc. fulfills the required training by the NRC for Radiation Safety Officers to meet 10 CFR Part 30.33(a)(3) regulations for Fixed Nuclear Gauges and complies with the criteria in NUREG 1556 Vol 4 Appendix D.

This self-paced course:

  • Enables you to learn on your own schedule
  • Is open to you for one full year
  • Allows you to review the material and practice quizzes as often as needed to prepare for the final exam
  • Includes one hour of free coaching with the instructor on a one-on-one basis
  • Download pdf materials for future reference

Description

Our RSO online training course provides the REQUIRED training to run the radiation safety officer program. It covers the 20 & 40 hour RSO class duties and responsibilities including radiation fundamentals, dose calculations, regulations, handling/storage and security of radioactive materials, emergency actions, rad disposal, and more.

We are proud of our Radiation Safety Officer Training and our high student pass rate on the RSO certification exam. This comes from our ability to simplify complex technical and regulatory subjects.  Our impressive courses deliver textbook materials combined with real-world experience to deepen learning.

Graduates leave with 100% of the necessary resources, knowledge, and confidence to conduct a safe and regulatory-compliant radiation safety program.

Course Regulations & Guidance Reference

This course meets all the training criteria of NUREG 1556 Vol 4, Appendix D.  It also reviews all the pertinent regulations covered under 10 CFR Parts 2, 19, 20, 21, 30, 31, 32, 37, 71, 110, 150, 170, and 171.

To receive a radiation safety exam certificate, students must pass a final exam with an 80% or better grade.

About our eLearn Lessons

The eLearn course is approximately 16 hours in duration so it can be completed in as little as two days.  Because of its highly concentrated form, the materials presented are equivalent to 40 hours of traditional classroom instruction; however, there is no 40-hour requirement for RSO training course for fixed gauges as is often believed or promoted.

The 40-hour RSO certificate requirement is; however, very true for other types of nuclear devices, products, or services that are higher risk such as in medicine, research, and food/medical supply irradiation, etc.  These are identified in the other volumes of NUREG 1556.

FULL ACCESS TO TRAINING MATERIALS FOR 1-YEAR

Students can log in to this course and have complete access to all the materials for one full year from the date of purchase.

RSO CERTIFICATE IN YOUR NAME

Once you pass the final RSO exam, you will be issued for download a RSOcertificate.pdf that includes the course name, applicable regulations, your name, date of completion, and signature by the authorized trainer.

RADIATION SAFETY CERTIFICATE, LENGTH OF VALIDITY

There is no specific time length requirement for when you need to retrain for this job certificate.  We only suggest that one would be wise to retake this course periodically to update oneself on any new regulations or requirements that may have been forgotten.

RADIATION SAFETY E-COURSE LENGTH

This eLearn RSO online training course is typically completed in 14- 16 hours, so it can be completed in as little as two days.  Because of its highly concentrated form, the materials presented are equivalent to 40 hours of traditional classroom instruction; however, there is no 40-hour requirement for RSO training for fixed gauges as is often believed or promoted.

The 40-hour requirement is only required for other types of nuclear devices, products, or services that are deemed higher risk such as in medicine, research, and food/medical supply irradiation, etc.  These are identified in the other volumes of NUREG 1556.

If you wish to have a customized course, contact JC at 208-206-3203.

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Additional information

Portable Gauge Add-on RSO Certification

If you also need to be certified for portable nuclear gauges, you can purchase the Portable Gauge Add-on RSO Certification Course option for only $100. This option is only available for those who are purchasing the online eLearn RSO Training – Fixed Gauge course. This optional course is streamlined so it only has one module covering portable gauges and one final exam. Once completed, you will receive a separate Portable Gauge RSO certificate.

Printed Course Lesson Material

You can either use the free pdf download or purchase a pre-printed manual containing all the materials which are nicely bound together. This enables you to add notes and highlight parts that are important and will be a valuable resource long after the one year access period ends.

Ranger Survey Meter Discount

When purchasing any of Radiation Solutions online eLearn RSO TRAINING courses, you are entitled to a 5% discount on the Ranger survey meter.

Curriculum

1. INTRODUCTION
• Spotlight – Safety Culture
• Spotlight – RSO Duties and Responsibilities
• Nuclear Gauge Overview
• Homework – Glossary

2. RADIATION SAFETY
• Radiation Fundamentals
• Units of Measurement
• Scientific Notation
• Radiation Sources
• Radiation Exposure and Dose
• Biological Effects & Risk
• Harmful Effects of Radiation
• Exposure Limits
• ALARA
• Inverse Square Law
• Radiation Monitoring & Dosimetry
• Safety Responsibility
• Radiation Survey Meters
• Radiation Meter Operation
• Contamination Surveying People

3. NUCLEAR GAUGES
• User Training for Fixed Gauges
• Fixed Gauge Types
• Nuclear Gauge Detection Principles
• Gauge Operating Procedures
• Gauge Installation
• Non-Routine Operations & Maintenance
• Routine vs. Non-Routine Maintenance
• Emergency Actions
• Gauge Area Surveys
• Leak Tests
• Shutter Checks

4. RSO SPECIFIC TRAINING
• RSO Training
• Radiation Dose & Dose Rate Calculation Methods
• RadProCalculator
• US DOT Training
• Radiation Safety Program Elements
• RSO Responsibilities
• Regulatory Inspections
• License Types
• Emergency Actions
• Radwaste Disposal
• Radioactive Hazmat Shipping
• Homework – Audit Detail

5. CODE OF REGULATIONS REVIEW OVERVIEW
• 10 CFR Part 19
• 10 CFR Part 20
• 10 CFR Part 30