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Health physics training

Student performs an analysis during an ORAU health physics training course

Training and educating a highly skilled workforce that can meet operational commitments in the areas of radiation and health physics is an essential part of protecting your workers, the public and the environment.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the managing contractor of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), offers hands-on, laboratory-based training courses in a variety of health physics areas. Training includes the noteworthy five-week Applied Health Physics course, and multiple one-week offerings, including:

  • Introduction to Radiation Safety
  • Site Characterization in Support of Decommissioning
  • Gamma Spectroscopy
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Air Sampling for Radioactive Materials
  • MARSSIM
  • Radiation Safety Officer Training

To read the full descriptions, schedules, and to register for upcoming courses, visit the ORAU website.