Nevada Technical Associates, Inc.

Phone 702-564-2798
P.O. Box 93355, Las Vegas, NV 89193

Orlando, Florida (Course fee $1190)

March 24 - 28, 2008 -- online registration.

August 11 - 15, 2008-- online registration.

October 20 - 24, 2008-- online registration.

Registration - You may register by any of several methods. The preferred method is online registration which you can do by clicking on the link beside the course date. You may also call us to register or fax the registration form that is available on the Contact page at the bottom of this page.

This Radiation Safety Officer Training course is designed to provide the technical and practical information needed to prepare a person to be an effective radiation safety officer. It will also be useful as general introductory training for anyone who works with radioactive materials or who may be required to be an alternate radiation safety officer.

Topics to be covered include atomic structure, properties of ionizing radiation, shielding, radiation and biological effects of radiation exposure, radiation detection and measurement, state and federal regulations, dosimetry, emergency procedures, records/documentation and transportation regulations. The course outline is available below in PDF format.

Those who have no prior experience in radiation safety are encouraged to take our CD-ROM course before attending this course. The cost for the CD is $99. For more information and to order, scroll to the bottom of this link.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS - Approved for Continuing Units by the American Academy of Health Physics, The American Society of Radiologic Technicians and the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. For the American Academy of Health Physics, the units granted are 32 C.E. Units, for the ASRT, it is 30.5 units and for the ABIH, it is 4.5 CM points. We will apply for Continuing Education Credits from other organizations if you will contact us at least 45 days prior to taking the course. Approval from other organizations is usually easy to get but some require that application be made prior to the course.

The Holiday Inn Express - Lake Bueno Vista will be the location for this Radiation Safety Officer course. The hotel has agreed to offer a special rate for sleeping rooms for attendees. These rates are subject to availability and may not be available for reservations made less than two weeks prior to the course or through a travel agency. The rate is $92 per night. When asking for reservations mention that you will be attending the course sponsored by Nevada Technical Associates, Inc. If the front desk is not aware of the discount, ask for sales. The hotel is convenient to many area attractions including Disney World. More information can be found at this link: Holiday Inn Express

If you would like to receive a course outline by fax, please call us or see the Outline in PDF format.

Is this course what I need to become a Radiation Safety Officer?

We have an extensive discussion of the above question at this link.