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Radiation Safety Training Courses

Research: Worksafe – RAM, Diff/Fluor X-Ray, LINAC, Cabinet x-ray, Refreshers, etc.
For Clinical Training: UCLA Health Safety Training

Individuals who directly handle radioactive material or radiation-producing machines are referred to as occupational radiation workers and are required to complete radiation safety training. EH&S provides initial radiation safety training courses that introduce basic radiation safety principles, techniques, and requirements along with supplemental documents containing relevant safety and compliance information. 

Users of radioactive materials will be required to take the online course, then attend a classroom session. Only those who successfully complete both parts will be permitted to work with radioactive material. 

Users of radiation-producing machines will be required to take the online course. Only those who successfully pass the course will be permitted to work with radiation-producing machines.

Step 1: Login to Worksafe

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Step 2: Go to the 'Course Search' option from the Learner Menu

Note: Course IDs ending in '-OL' are self-paced, online e-learning modules.

This learning track is designed to educate personnel on proper work procedures and safety guidelines for work with radioisotopes in a research or clinical environment. Participants first pass an online course, then attend a classroom session presented by EH&S Radiation Safety staff. Both must be taken by first-time radiation workers. At a minimum, refresher training is required annually and as needed.

  1. Complete the online course, Radiation Safety Fundamentals (Radioactive Materials) (2026). Course code: RAD-RAM1-OL.
  2. Attend the classroom training session, Radiation Safety for Materials Users – In-Class. Course code: RAD-RAM2.
  3. If your certification has expired, please complete the systemwide Radiation Safety Refresher (Radioactive Materials) (2026). Course code: 000056
     

Linear accelerator and cabinet x-ray users should contact Radiation Safety for training and examination materials prior to using the equipment.

Initial training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-RPM-OL - Must be taken by first-time x-ray users.

Introduction to sources of radiation, radiation exposure limits, risk evaluation and safety precautions. Overview of hazards related to working with radiation producing machines. Topics include: Radiation hazards, Exposure control, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This course meets Cal/OSHA regulations (Reference: 17 CCR 30255(b)). 

For annual refresher training for Radiation Producing Machines (RPM) permits, please take the refresher training listed below.

Review of the Safe Use of Radiation Producing Materials - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-XRAY-OR-V2 - This course is designed as an annual refresher to educate personnel on proper work procedures and safety guidelines for work with X-ray diffraction and Fluorescence Analysis units. 

NOTE: This refresher course is not required for irradiator users, instead, see below for device-specific irradiator training.

Minimum Frequency: Annual

Radiation Safety For Users of X-RAY Irradiators

Minimum Frequency: Triennial

Shipping of Radiological Materials Training - Worksafe Course ID: RAD-SHIP-OL

This online course outlines Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for the shipping of radiological materials. Proper classification of radiological materials, selection of packaging supplies, labeling and marking of packages and document package shipment and receipt are included.

If you have questions, users should contact Radiation Safety.

This online course will be temporarily unavailable starting September 1, 2026, as part of an ongoing effort to enhance accessibility and align with WCAG 2.0 AA standards. 

Minimum Frequency: Triennial

Cyclotron Operator Refresher Training

Worksafe Course ID: RAD-CYC-OL

This online module meets the retraining requirements for users of a cyclotron machine. Course topics include regulations and policies, radiation hazards, radiation detection, dosimetry, unwanted radiation, general safety and record-keeping.

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