August 2026 Course Listings
MARSSIM 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 MARSSIM Training course is designed for individuals responsible for designing decommissioning radiological survey plans, overseeing the implementation of these plans, and evaluating the collected data. It is not designed for the technicians who will actually be performing the surveys. This five-day course emphasizes the decision-making processes involved in the design and implementation of a MARSSIM-based decommissioning survey. Topics include an overview of radiological survey types, the data quality objectives process, selection and application of DCGLs, background reference area selection, survey instrument detection sensitivity, area classification, statistical design of surveys, measurement uncertainty, and performing statistical tests. The American Academy of Health Physics grants 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/marssim.html.
DATES:
28 September–2 October 2026
1–5 February 2027
27 September–1 October 2027
FEE: $2,195 – 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.
LOCATION: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
MARSAME Online Training Course
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.
The MARSAME Online Training course is designed for individuals responsible for the design and execution of surveys for the release of materials and equipment from facilities that handle, or previously handled, radioactive materials. Individuals who would attend this course include health physicists, project managers, and those providing oversight of the process such as regulatory personnel. A basic familiarity with MARSSIM methodology and/or terminology is helpful. Individuals new to decommissioning are advised to take the MARSSIM for Managers course as a prerequisite, but it is not required. The objectives of the course are to provide attendees with a solid understanding of the MARSAME standard, practice through exercises, and provide practical information related to its implementation.
The American Academy of Health Physics grants 32 continuing education credits for completion of this course.
A list of the modules included in the course, along with instructions on the registration process, is available at https://www.orau.org/health-physics-training/online/marsame.html. PTP instructors will be available via email, phone, or Microsoft Teams to answer questions and provide assistance when needed.
FEE: $1,756 – The tuition includes access to the course materials via the ORAU Learning Management System (LMS).
Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Training
Kentek Corporation. Contact: Rich Greene, 5 Jarado Way, Boscawen, 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.
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Radiation Safety Officer Training
Radiation Safety & Control Services (RSCS). Contact: Rick Butler, 93 Ledge Rd., Seabrook, NH 03874; phone: 800-525-8339; email: training@radsafety.com; website: https://www.radsafety.com/training.
RSCS offers in-person and online Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) courses that provide students with a balance of technical and theoretical information along with practical applications of radiation safety. Fundamental concepts are presented in a logical progression, providing a sound basis for understanding the day-to-day requirements of the RSO. The in-person course is a 5-day-long, 40-hour training that also includes hands-on exercises using field-proven procedures and instruments. The online course may be completed at the student’s own pace. Both formats qualify students for 40 continuing education credits approved by the American Academy of Health Physics (AAHP). More information can be found by visiting https://www.radsafety.com/training/courses/radiation-safety-officer-rso-training.
In-Person Course Dates:
21–25 September 2026
19–23 April 2027
Fee: $2,195 includes 5-day training by health physics professionals, course booklet, and 1-year complimentary access to the online RSO course.
Location: Seabrook, New Hampshire
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