Course Description

DOE-HDBK-1109-97

Course-Specific Information (continued)

The primary emphasis of these standards and this class is to keep

Course Description

worker exposure to ionizing radiation at levels that are as low as

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reasonably achievable (ALARA) and to ensure that no worker

receives greater than the maximum permissible dose equivalent.

This course is designed to be consistent with Article 655 of the DOE

Radiological Control Standard for individuals who have assigned

RPD duties.

This training material is designed to augment the DOE Radiological

Prerequisites

Worker core training. As a refresher, this course includes

Radiological Worker training material, as applicable to RPD

operators, but is not intended to replace Radiological Worker

training. The first module of this course may be issued as a self-

study. It is a general overview of Radiological Worker topics. The

presentation may be adjusted accordingly.

The facility training program should determine the appropriate

prerequisites. However, it is recommended that students complete

Radiological Worker training and High/Very High Radiation Area

training or the equivalent, prior to taking this course.

4-8 hours (depending on facility-specific information)

Length

On a site-by-site basis.

Test Bank

Retraining is not required for this course unless it is used to meet

Retraining

10 CFR 835 training requirements. In that case, retraining every two

years is required. Since some of the content is determined on a

facility-specific basis, retraining should also be provided as facility-

specific information changes.

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