Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Training
July 17 @ 8:00 am – July 19 @ 5:30 pm
Join us for two long weekends for the required 40 hours of training to become a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)! This course meets the coursework training requirement for a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) type C license, providing the skills needed to successfully implement a radiation protection program in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, university, hospital, or medical laboratory setting.
The NRC requires any organization that uses radioactive material to have a licensed, designated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). This course is designed to help such organizations apply for or renew their license for use of radioactive materials. The course is not intended to meet the licensing requirements for medical use of radionuclides or fluoroscopic imaging.
Course Topics
– Radiation and radioisotopes
– The human health effects of ionizing radiation exposure
– Radiation dosimetry and instrumentation
– Radiation protection
– Safe handling and disposal of radioisotopes
– Inventory control
– Record keeping and regulatory requirements
– Transportation of radioactive materials
– Hazard and risk assessment, reduction, and communication
– Employee bioassay program
– Emergency management, personnel contamination, and response
Additional Information:
– Prerequisites and Requirements: There are no requirements to attend the RSO training.
– Hybrid RSO training dates: July 17-19 & July 24-26, 2026.
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– Capacity is limited. Paid registration is required to attend.