ONLINE 40-Hour Radiation Safety Certification for Industrial Radiography
This course is designed by an ASNT Level III / RSO and fully compliant with the NRC and TX DSHS for new industrial radiography trainees trying to jump start there career. Complete your required 40-hour course at your own pace and earn your certificate upon completion.
What you'll learn
Everything a New Radiographer Needs to Know
Structured around NRC 10 CFR Part 34 requirements, this course covers every topic required for safe and compliant industrial radiography operations.
Radiation Physics
Understand ionizing radiation, radioactive decay, half-life, and the properties of gamma and X-ray sources used in industrial radiography.
Regulatory Framework
Master NRC and Agreement State regulations, licensing requirements, and the legal responsibilities of radiographers and their employers.
Radiation Safety Principles
Apply ALARA principles, shielding calculations, dose limits, and personal dosimetry to protect yourself and the public.
Equipment Operation
Learn safe handling, storage, and operation of radiographic exposure devices, source changers, and associated equipment.
Survey Instruments
Calibrate and use radiation survey meters, dosimeters, and alarming ratemeter requirements for field operations.
Emergency Procedures
Respond to overexposure incidents, lost or stuck sources, and emergency notifications — including NRC reporting requirements.
Course curriculum
10 Modules. 40 Hours. Full Compliance.
Introduction to Industrial Radiography
Overview of the field, career pathways, and the regulatory landscape governing radiographic operations.
Atomic Structure & Radiation Physics
Fundamentals of atomic structure, radioactive decay, types of radiation, and interaction with matter.
Biological Effects of Radiation
How ionizing radiation affects human tissue, dose-response relationships, and the basis for dose limits.
NRC & Agreement State Regulations
Detailed review of 10 CFR Part 34, state regulations, licensing, and radiographer certification requirements.
ALARA & Radiation Protection
Time, distance, and shielding principles; occupational dose limits; and ALARA program implementation.
Radiographic Equipment
Types of exposure devices, source changers, collimators, and safe handling procedures for sealed sources.
Survey Instruments & Dosimetry
Selection, calibration, and use of survey meters, alarming ratemeters, and personal dosimetry devices.
Field Operations & Safety Barriers
Establishing radiation areas, posting requirements, safety barriers, and radiographic operations procedures.
Transportation & Storage
DOT regulations for transporting radioactive materials, storage requirements, and source accountability.
Emergency Procedures & Incident Reporting
Emergency response for overexposures, lost sources, and stuck sources — plus NRC notification requirements.
NRC 10 CFR Part 34 Compliant
Meets federal and Agreement State training requirements
Why this course
Built for Compliance. Designed for Real Trainees.
NRC & Agreement State Compliant
Meets the 40-hour training requirement under 10 CFR Part 34 and equivalent Agreement State regulations.
Fully Self-Paced Online
Study on your schedule — access course materials 24/7 from any device, no classroom required.
Instant Certificate on Completion
Download your certificate of completion immediately after passing the final assessment.
Expert-Authored Content
Developed by ASNT and QSA certified industrial radiographer with decades of field experience.
Trainee feedback
What Trainees Are Saying
"The course was well-structured and easy to follow. I passed my state exam on the first try after completing this training."
Marcus T.
Industrial Radiographer, Texas
"Finally a radiation safety course that doesn't feel like reading a government manual. Clear explanations and great module structure."
Priya S.
NDT Trainee, Louisiana
"I completed the 40 hours in two weeks while working full-time. The self-paced format made all the difference."
Derek W.
Radiographer Trainee, Ohio
Start Your Certification Today
Join hundreds of trainees who have completed their 40-hour requirement with this NRC-compliant online course.
- 40 hours of structured online content
- 10 comprehensive modules
- Module quizzes + final assessment
- Downloadable certificate of completion
- Lifetime access to course materials
One-time payment. Lifetime access. Certificate included.
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