183 Healthcare: Radiation Safety

Modules:

1 Hours:

1 Sectors:

Healthcare

Target Audience:

Employee

Fee

Description

Course Description
Studies have shown an increased risk for various cancers, specifically brain cancer, in healthcare workers occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation. This course takes a closer look at the risks of radiation to hospital workers and patients, as well as ways to help decrease the risk.

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As an OSH Center student, you have free access to all our training materials, including knowledge checks and course activities. Documentation of your training–such as exam scores, certificates, and transcripts–can be accessed by purchasing a certificate package.

Course Learning Objectives

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:

ID	Objective
TO 1.0	Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment.
LO 1.1.1	Define and give examples of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
LO 1.1.2	List and give examples of the types of ionizing radiation.
LO 1.1.3	Discuss the exposure controls that help eliminate or reduce exposure to x-rays.
LO 1.1.4	List and describe the 5 types of radiation detection equipment.
LO 1.1.5	Describe procedures during radiation emergencies.
LO 1.1.6	Discuss the short-term and long-term health effects of radiation exposure.
LO 1.1.7	List and describe the responsibilities of the employer in relation to radiation safety.
LO 1.1.8	Discuss the difference between radioactive contamination and radiation exposure.

Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)

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Key Topics

✔ adiation in Healthcare
✔ Non-Ionizing & Ionizing Radiation
✔ X-Ray Controls
✔ Radiation Detection
✔ Internal & External Contamination
✔ Radiation Exposure and Emergencies
✔ Acute Radiation Syndrome
✔ Cutaneous Radiation Injury
✔ Long-Term Health Effects of Radiation Exposure

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The OSH Center has been an incredible resource for learning workplace safety. The courses are clear, practical, and easy to follow, even for someone new to occupational health and safety. I appreciated the flexibility of online training and the fact that I could learn at my own pace. Thanks to the OSH Center, I now feel more confident about identifying hazards and keeping my workplace safe.

Edward Maya

United States
September 2025

Our team members completed training through the OSH Center, and the results have been excellent. Not only did the courses improve their awareness of safety practices, but we also saw a noticeable improvement in day-to-day compliance with safety protocols. The certification process was smooth and cost-effective, making it a great investment for our organization.

John Doe

United States
August 2025

183 Healthcare: Radiation Safety

Modules:

1

Hours:

1

Sectors:

Healthcare

Target Audience:

Employee

Fee

Description

Key Topics

Testimonials

Edward Maya

John Doe

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