[ RadSafe ] Harvard's Radiation Safety Short Courses

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Dear List Members,
 
I would like to let you know about some upcoming Harvard School of Public Health Center for Continuing Professional Education radiation protection programs which may be of interest to you or your colleagues.
 
Upcoming Radiation Safety & Industrial Hygiene Programs:


Radiation Safety Officer Training for Laboratory Professionals 
https://ccpe.sph.harvard.edu/RSO
June 4 – 8, 2012 • Boston, MA
This fundamental 40-hour training program is specifically designed to train researchers and safety officers with the necessary skills to implement a radiation protection program in the biotechnology, university, hospital, or medical laboratory setting.
 
Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene: The Application of Basic Principles 
https://ccpe.sph.harvard.edu/Industrial-Hygiene
June 11 – 15, 2012 • Boston, MA
This intensive one-week program presents the principles and practice of industrial hygiene and its basis in science, engineering, and medicine.
 
In-Place Filter Testing Workshop 
https://ccpe.sph.harvard.edu/Filter-Testing
August 13 – 17, 2012 • Boston, MA
This practical program prepares individuals to test and certify nuclear and non-nuclear systems containing HEPA filtration and gas adsorption systems, verify airflow in ventilation systems, and understand NRC and DOE requirements for these activities.
 
Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism, Security, and Communication 
https://ccpe.sph.harvard.edu/Radiological-Emergency-Planning
August 20 – 24, 2012 • Boston, MA
Participants will examine the latest principles and requirements to prepare for and respond to a radiological emergency as well as develop the skills necessary to effectively communicate with the media and public during crisis situations.

I encourage you to pass along this information to anyone you feel may benefit from it. For more information on any programs offered at the Center for Continuing Professional Education, please visit https://ccpe.sph.harvard.edu/ or email me at pbretton at hsph.harvard.edu
 
Regards,