This course is no longer active. AEC Daily will not report completion information for this course.
The increased use of the harnessing of atomic energy and increased industrial and medical use of x-rays have brought about the challenges of controlling the powerful radiation emitted. In this course, we look at the basics of radiation protection, as well as discussions on the types, characteristics, and specification considerations of various radiation shielding products.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Define the types, sources and measurement of radiation.
- Explain the elements of radiation protection.
- State the considerations that help determine the proper lead shielding for each application.
- Discuss the characteristics and installation requirements of various lead shielding products.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Scott Valene on behalf of Radiation Protection Products. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Scott Valene
Title: VP Sales & Marketing, Radiation Protection Products
Background: Scott Valene has been a part of Radiation Protection Products, Inc. for over 16 years now. He started as a customer service representative back in 1997 and worked his way up to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. His duties include new market development, new product development, customer service management, sales team management, and marketing management.
Sixteen years in the shielding industry has given Scott a tremendous amount of experience with all types of shielding applications. He has worked with others at the company to create new shielding solutions for a variety of different circumstances and brought new products lines to market. RPP, Inc. offers a full line of shielding products for every application in every market segment.
