RADIATION PROTECTION TECHNICIAN

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On the Job Training

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7.6K

OJT hours

Radiation Work Permit Procedures

200

Learn to write various types of work permits covering all types of jobs and radiological conditions.

General Radiation Protection Methods

200

Learn to properly post areas and assign the proper access controls to areas of varying radiological conditions.

Personnel Exposure Monitoring

200

Be able to assign the appropriate types of dosimetry for various jobs, demonstrate the proper wearing of different dosimetry types, and discuss emergency accident dosimetry when it’s used.

Radiation Survey Techniques

500

Demonstrate all activities necessary to take radiation surveys including preplanning activities, instrument selection and checkout, security controls, anticipated survey points, beta survey techniques, neutron survey techniques, and emergency survey techniques.

Radiation Protection Records

300

Learn types of recordkeeping that must be performed, including personnel exposure summaries, training, and determination if individuals are qualified to work on radiation work permits.

Radioactive Materials Shipment

400

Learn proper method of truck surveys and shipment documentation prior to a radioactive materials shipment.

Contamination Control

500

Learn proper method of limiting access to contaminated areas.
Use bagging, roping and posting control of areas or equipment to limit contamination spread.
Demonstrate the proper use of protective clothing.

Respiratory Protection

400

Learn proper techniques for use of various types of respiratory protection devices.
Learn how to issue respiratory protection for various radiological conditions.

Whole Body Counting

200

Learn operation and interpretation of the results of whole body counts.
Utilize proper techniques to minimize the possibility of contamination of the equipment.

Contamination Survey Techniques

200

Learn proper use of smears for evaluation removable surface contamination in all plant areas and on equipment.
Demonstrate proper contamination control techniques in collecting, evaluation and disposal of sample.

Counting Contamination Surveys

200

Learn counting equipment techniques for evaluating contamination swipes. Use proper contamination control techniques.

Decontamination Techniques

500

Learn proper techniques and methods for decontamination of areas and equipment.
Minimize amount of waste generated during operation and limit the spread of contamination.
Use good dose reduction techniques.
Discuss anticipated problems and take action to minimize their consequences.

Personnel Decontamination

200

Learn techniques for personnel decontamination.
Use precaution to prevent injury to skin.
Discuss the proper use of chemical decontamination methods and the associated safety precautions.

Personnel Contamination Monitoring

200

Learn proper placement and inspection of personnel contamination monitoring devices.
Learn to evaluate other individuals monitoring for effectiveness, noting deficiencies and taking proper corrective action.

Contamination Release Limits

100

Learn the requirements for releasing equipment, plant areas, and personnel from the restricted area.

Emergency Procedures, Personnel Injury

300

Learn proper response to a major contaminated injury.
Use procedures to reduce contamination spread and role in assisting hospital staff.

Emergency Procedures, Plant Fires

300

Learn proper response to plant fires and limit possible radiological hazards associated with fires in contaminated areas.

In-Plant Emergency Surveys

500

Learn precautions and methods to be used when performing in-plant emergency surveys.

Off-Site Emergency Surveys

700

Learn techniques for performing emergency off-site radiation and contamination surveys.

Plant Systems

1.5K

Discuss and demonstrate a knowledge of plant systems and how their configuration effects plant radiological safety during normal operation, shutdown and emergency conditions.

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