June 2023 Short Course Listings
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Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Training
Kentek Corporation. Contact: Rich Greene, 32 Broadway Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263; phone: 800-432-2323; email: rgreene@kenteklaserstore.com; website: https://www.kenteklaserstore.com/laser-safety-training-courses?product_list_mode=list
Kentek offers multiple ways to get Laser Safety Officer (LSO) training including classroom, online, and livestream options. Kentek LSO training courses are based on ANSI Z136.1 "Safe Use of Lasers" standard and taught by Certified Laser Safety Officers. This course will also help prepare those individuals interested in taking the Board of Laser Safety Certified Laser Safety Officer Exam. We provide clear explanations of the details of laser hazard calculations and use EASYHAZ™ LSO laser hazard analysis software as a teaching tool to help develop a more thorough understanding. We also include a detailed review of ANSI Z136.1 "Safe Use of Lasers" standard, the CDRH Federal Laser Product Performance Standard, and OSHA's Technical Manual on Laser Safety Programs. Full course materials include course notes, ANSI Z136.1 "Safe Use of Lasers" standard, a copy of EASYHAZ™ LSO laser hazard analysis software, OSHA Technical Manual on Laser Safety Programs, LSO Resource and Reference documents including sample SOPs, sample written program, self-audit forms, inventory, and accident report forms. All Kentek LSO courses are worth up to 31 CECs from the American Academy of Health Physics.
Classroom Dates:
5–9 June 2023 – Chelmsford, Massachusetts
24–28 July 2023 – San Diego, California
18–22 September 2023 – Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Livestream Dates:
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Online:
Available anytime, taken at individual's own pace and convenience – click for more information
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Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) School and Refresher Class
RSO Services, Inc. Contact: Robert Harrison, PO Box 575, Niceville, FL 32588; phone: 850-651-0777; fax: 866-254-3211; email: info@rsoservices.com; website: rsoservices.com/school
The Radiation Safety Officer course is updated throughout the year for the latest changes in all aspects of being an RSO as approved by the states and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. We specialize in industrial fixed gauges, x-ray sources, naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM), disposals, and more. We have a broad spectrum of customers from all industries: power, chemical, oil/gas, pulp and paper, mining, hospitals, government, radiography, etc. We offer no electives because everything is covered, and course emphasis is given based on the attending students' work field. Please check our website at http://www.rsoservices.com/calendar for the latest school dates and optional on-site training at your facility. Due to COVID-19, we are also offering Online Webinar classes at our Tennessee and Florida listed schools. Textbook, pad, pen, and other materials are included. RSO Services, Inc., can provide your plant any radiation service needed: Wipe/Survey/Shutter tests, meter calibrations, source disposals and replacements, on-site audits, consulting, and more.
2023 DATES:
January–December 2023: Anytime, Anywhere, One-week on-site training at your facility or Online Webinar training specifically for your company (Call us for details)
19–23 June 2023: Florence, Kentucky (Ronan Engineering facility)
14–18 August 2023: Fort Walton Beach, Florida (on the white sandy Florida beach)
25–29 September 2023: Fort Walton Beach, Florida (on the white sandy Florida beach)
13–17 November 2023: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (in the Smoky Mountains)
FEE: 40-hour RSO class is $1,750 and Refresher Class is $995
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Medical Radiation Safety Officer Training
ORAU's Professional Training Programs. Attn: Registrar, PO Box 117, MS-11, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117; phone: 865-576-3576; fax: 865-241-9152; email: registrar@orau.org. For additional course listings, please visit our website: www.orau.org/ptp.
This course is designed for individuals who presently have or anticipate having the responsibility for radiation safety officer activities at medical institutions. Participants should be familiar with the basics of health physics and radiation safety. Individuals new to the field are advised to attend the Introduction to Radiation Safety course as a prerequisite. This five-day lecture/laboratory for the Medical Radiation Safety Officer Training course introduces course participants to current issues and technologies in the medical applications of radiation. The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 40 continuing education credits for completion of this course. A schedule of the topics that will be presented for this course, along with instructions about the registration process, is available at https://www.orau.org/health-physics-training/classroom/medical-radiation-safety-officer-training.html.
DATES: 11–15 September 2023
FEE: $1,995 - The tuition includes the full cost of training and instructional materials in electronic form (PDF). Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet that is Wi-Fi enabled in order to download the instructional materials on the first day of the course. A printed copy of the instructional materials may be purchased for an additional fee ($50) if preferred. The print option can be selected during registration. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the ORAU Professional Training Programs Electronic Library DVD.
LOCATION: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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Radiation Safety Officer Training
ORAU's Professional Training Programs. Attn: Registrar, PO Box 117, MS-11, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117; phone: 865-576-3576; fax: 865-241-9152; email: registrar@orau.org. For additional course listings, please visit our website: www.orau.org/ptp.
This course is designed for individuals who presently have or anticipate having the responsibility for radiation safety officer activities at their facility. Participants should be familiar with the basics of health physics and radiation safety. Individuals new to the field are advised to attend the Introduction to Radiation Safety or Applied Health Physics courses as a prerequisite. This five-day lecture/laboratory for the Radiation Safety Officer Training course introduces course participants to relevant issues that influence the effectiveness of a radiation safety program. The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 40 continuing education credits for completion of this course. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene grants 5.0 certification maintenance points to CIHs for completion of this course. A schedule of the topics that will be presented for this course, along with instructions about the registration process, is available at https://www.orau.org/health-physics-training/classroom/radiation-safety-officer.html.
DATES: 11–15 September 2023
FEE: $1,995 - The tuition includes the full cost of training and instructional materials in electronic form (PDF). Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet that is Wi-Fi enabled in order to download the instructional materials on the first day of the course. A printed copy of the instructional materials may be purchased for an additional fee ($50) if preferred. The print option can be selected during registration. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the ORAU Professional Training Programs Electronic Library DVD.
LOCATION: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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