Radiation Safety
3 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
RADS 40A Radiation Safety
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
A course designed to provide basic radiation safety instruction. Includes identification of the sources of radiation and radioactive materials, the nature of ionization radiation, biological effects, and risk assessment.
RADS 40B Emergency Response and Monitoring
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- RADS 40A
- Transfers to
- CSU
A course designed to provide overview and understanding of radiological emergencies and instrumentation. Builds upon principles, concepts, and terminology from 40A, and introduces practical use of radiological survey equipment.
RADS 40C Safety Controls and Regulation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- RADS 40A, or Instructor Approval
- Transfers to
- CSU
A course designed to provide further understanding of radiological controls, regulations, environmental impacts, and waste management.