Ionising Radiations - A Background

What is Ionising Radiations?

There is a wide spectrum of different types of radiation, almost all of which occur naturally. Although it is not necessary for most managers and other employees to have a detailed understanding of how each of these types of radiation is produced or what their properties are, it is a necessary to have a basic knowledge of what each type of radiation is, what it does, what type of hazard it presents and how it can be controlled. It is also necessary to be able to recognise the different workplace situations and tasks that may produce or use the various types of radiation, and who may be exposed to them as a result.

Who is the Ionising Radiations Course Suitable For?

This online Ionising Radiations course is suitable for all members of an organisation requiring a base level understanding of the subject.

What's Included in the Ionising Radiations Course?

This online Ionising Radiations course will enable the learner to understand the nature and occurrence ionising radiations, and the health effects of irradiation and radioactive contamination.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the structure of atoms
• Understand how radioactive decay and ionising radiation takes place
• Explain the nature and occurence of: alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, neutron radiation, X-rays
• State the health effects of irradiation and radioactive contamination
• Describe the sources of exposure to radon and its effects

This e-learning provides awareness education. Face-to-face training, coaching or supervision would be needed in addition in order to complete the all-round skills and knowledge to be able to carry this forward practically in your organisation.

Course Duration

40 minutes

Available In

For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

All you need to complete our e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.

E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed over weekends or bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Step 1

Click the 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' button and you will be taken to our payment/booking page where you can choose to pay online now using a debit/credit card or you can pay later by invoice.

Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

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