Nevada Technical Associates, Inc.

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

Radiation Safety Training for Authorized Users

Radiation Safety Training for Authorized Users

Columbus, Ohio (Course fee $800)

This course is being given the same week and in the same location as our course on the Transportation of Radioactive Materials. A discounted total price of $1190 is available for those who take both courses. Information about the transportation course is available here. You will be given an opportunity to register for either or both courses during online registration for either course.

This two day course is designed for authorized users of radioactive materials and supervisors of authorized users. It is an introductory course that is suitable for those with no previous training in radiation safety and as a refresher course for those who have had previous formal training.

This course provides training in the following subjects:

1) Atomic and nuclear structure

2) Principles of radioactive decay

3) Radioactive Decay Processes, including alpha emission, gamma emission and beta emission

4) Radiation Detection Instruments including gas filled instruments, scintillation detectors and semi-conductors

5) Interaction of Radiation with Matter including interaction of alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays

6) Biological Effects of Radiation

7) Shielding

8) Radiological Surveys, Records and Documentation

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 above. You may also call us to register or fax the registration form that is available in our brochure.

Those who register online will receive an immediate confirmation. If you register by phone or fax, we will fax a confirmation to you within one day. It is important that you receive the confirmation, so be sure to call us if you do not get a confirmation. If you need more information about course content, we can send a course outline by fax.

While we have no deadline for course registrations, we suggest registering at least 30 days in advance to get the best rates for airfares and hotel.

LOCATION:The course will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Gahanna/Columbus airport. The address is 460 Waterbury Court, Gahanna, OH 43230. The phone number of the hotel is 614-428-8678. We don't have any special arrangements with the hotel for discounts but discounts are often available based on membership in various organizations such as Sam's Club, AAA and others. For more information about the hotel see this link to hotel.

For other courses see the course schedule.