Introduction
Background Information
X-Radiation
Gamma Radiation
Health Concerns

Radiation Theory
Nature of Radiation
Sources of High Energy Radiation
Radiation for Industrial Radiography
Radioactive Decay and Half-life
Energy, Activity, Intensity and Exposure
Interaction of X- and Gamma Rays with Matter
Ionization
Cell Radiosensitivity
Measures Relative to Biological Effects

Biological Effects
Biological Effects
Stochastic (Delayed) Effects
  -Cancer
  -Leukemia
  -Genetic Effects
  -Cataracts
Nonstochastic (Acute) Effects
Exposure Symptoms

Safe Use of Radiation
The NRC & Code of Federal Regulations
Exposure Limits
Controlling Exposure
  -Time-Dose Calculation
  -Distance-Intensity Calculation
HVL-Shielding
Safety Controls
Responsibilities
Procedures
Survey Techniques

Radiation Safety Equipment
Radiation Detectors
Survey Meters
Pocket Dosimeter
Audible Alarm Rate Meters
Film Badges
Thermoluminescent Dosimeter

Video Clips

References

Quizzes