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The Medical Physics and Radiation Safety program at BU and BMC provides various trainings to ensure compliance, support exceptional patient care and ensure the safe use of radioactive materials. Subdivided into two specialties, Medical Physics has the core responsibility of ensuring the safe and proper functioning of diagnostic imaging equipment with specific regard to radiation safety and image quality. While Radiation Safety has the core responsibilities for establishing and maintaining the programs for the use of clinical and research radiation sources and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Together these groups comprise the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Division of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Please also visit the Medical Physics & Radiation Safety Home Page.
The trainings offered through the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Division include the following:
Please click on the desired course above or continue to scroll down for complete course descriptions and registration information.
7 West Nursing Radiation Awareness Training
The 7 West Radiation Safety Awareness Training for Nurses is a mandatory training offered by the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office. This training provides a basic understanding of radiation, emergency procedures, and signage for inpatient procedures involving radioisotopes.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | 7 West Nursing Radiation Awareness Training |
| Campus | BMC |
| Location | Radiation Protection Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | 7 West Nursing staff working with I-131 and implant therapy patients |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Analytical X-Ray Training
Analytical X-Ray Safety is a mandatory training for users of analytical x-ray machines that address the safe operation of the equipment and radiation safety topics.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Analytical X-Ray Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Online using RIMS |
| Audience | 7 West Nursing staff working with I-131 and implant therapy patients |
| Duration | 90 min |
| When Offered | On going |
| Teaching Medium | Online multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | RIMS |
| How Often | Once |
Basic Radiation Safety Training
Basic Radiation Safety Training covers basic topics on radiation and radiation safety. This mandatory course is required for anyone who works with or near radioactive materials.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Basic Radiation Safety Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Radiation Protection Office – Evans Basement (BUMC); 704 Commonwealth Avenue (CRC) |
| Audience | Radioisotope Permit Holders, Radioisotope Laboratory Supervisors, Radioisotope users |
| Duration | 3 hrs |
| When Offered | Offered every two weeks on Tuesday and Wednesday 1:30-4:30 |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | RIMS |
| How Often | Once, then take Radiation Safety Training (Refresher) course (below) 2 years after completing this basic course. |
Clinical Radiation Safety Training
Clinical Radiation Safety Training is departmentally requested topic specific offering geared towards improving patient and hospital staff safety.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Clinical Radiation Safety Training (e.g. CT Dose Minimization, MRI Safety, Patient Fetal Radiation Risks) |
| Campus | BMC |
| Location | Variable BMC Dept. |
| Audience | Physicians, Technologists, Nurses, and Students |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation and Q&A |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | As Requested |
Declared Pregnant Radiation Worker Consultation
The Declared Pregnant Radiation Worker Consultation is a service offered by the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office for pregnant personnel who wish to declare their pregnancy to the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office. Once pregnancy is formally declared, the consultation is mandatory. This individual consultation will review the fetal dosimetry monitoring process as well with the risks and biological effects of radioactive exposures during pregnancy.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Declared Pregnant Radiation Worker Consultation |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Radiation Protection Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | Pregnant personnel who desire radiation monitoring |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person consultation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Emergency Room Staff Radiation Awareness Training
The Emergency Room Staff Radiation Awareness Training is a strongly recommended class offered by the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office. This training creates awareness and teaches precautionary procedures for Emergency Room personnel.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Emergency Room Staff Radiation Awareness Training |
| Campus | BMC |
| Location | Radiation Protection Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | Emergency Room personnel |
| Duration | 30-45 min |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Endoscopy Department Radiation Safety Training
Endoscopy Department Radiation Safety Training is a mandatory training offered by the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office. This training creates awareness and teaches precautionary procedures for Endoscopy Department personnel.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Radiation Safety Training for Endoscopy Department |
| Campus | BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Radiation Protection Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | Endoscopy Department personnel |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Facilities Radiation Awareness Training
Facilitie Radiation Awareness Training is a mandatory safety training for Boston University and Boston Medical Center facilities personnel. This training will cover topics including identifying tasks that require Radiation Protection Office review prior to initiation.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Facilities for Radiation Awareness Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Variable |
| Audience | Facilities personnel for BU and BMC |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Housekeeping Radiation Awareness Training
Housekeeping Radiation Awareness Training is a mandatory safety training for housekeeping personnel. The topics discussed in this training consist of information regarding Boston University’s radiation license, programs, uses of radiation, awareness of postings and labels found in research labs and around campus, and recognition of patient waste containing radioactive material.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Radiation Awareness Training Housekeeping |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Variable |
| Audience | Housekeeping personnel for BU and BMC |
| Duration | 30-45 min |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Irradiator User Training
Irradiator User Training is a mandatory training for users seeking unescorted privileges that consists of a review of irradiator use, safety, and emergency procedures.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Irradiator User Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Radiation Protection Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | Irradiator users seeking unescorted access |
| Duration | 15-30 min |
| When Offered | By Appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Laser Safety Training
Laser Safety Training is a mandatory training for Class 3b and Class 4 laser users. The training reviews general knowledge in lasers, laser safety concepts, and laser safety standards.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Laser Safety Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Online using RIMS |
| Audience | All laser users |
| Duration | 90 min |
| When Offered | Ongoing |
| Teaching Medium | Online Multimedia |
| Pre-requisite | None |
| Registration | RIMS |
| How Often | Once |
MRI Safety Training
MRI Safety Training is for physicians, technologists, and nurses, who work with or come in contact with MRI equipment. This strongly recommended training reviews MRI Safety topics and issues for patients and staff. It also provides 1 credit toward ASRT continuing education requirements.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | MRI Safety Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | By Appointment |
| Audience | MRI personnel (lab staff, physicians, technologists, nurses) |
| Duration | 30 – 45 min |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Training
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Nuclear Medicine Technologist Training |
| Campus | BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | Nuclear Medicine Technologists |
| Duration | 3-4 hrs |
| When Offered | By Appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation, Q&A, and hands on component(s) |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Physicians’ Fluoroscopy Credentialing Training
Physician Fluoroscopy Credentialing Training is required of all licensed physicians, including fellows and residents, who use or anticipate using fluoroscopic x-ray equipment at Boston Medical Center. This is including but not limited to: anesthesiologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, interventionalists, orthopedists, pain management physicians, pulmonologists, radiologists, surgeons, and urologists. Educational objectives include identification of biological risks, radiation units and doses, principles and operation of fluoroscopic equipment, and techniques to minimize radiation doses to patients
and staff.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Physician Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety Training |
| Campus | BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Online & Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | All physicians using fluoroscopic x-ray equipment |
| Duration | 3-4 hrs |
| When Offered | Online & Appointment component(s) |
| Teaching Medium | Online and In person multimedia presentation, Q&A, and hands on component(s) |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Once |
Physicians’ Fluoroscopy Credentialing (Refresher)
Physician Fluoroscopy Credentialing Training (Refresher) is a mandatory annual refresher training for all non-radiologist physicians who were required to complete Physician Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety Training (Initial).
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Physician Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety Training (Refresher) |
| Campus | BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | All non-radilogist physicians using fluoroscopic x-ray equipment |
| Duration | 2 – 4 hrs |
| When Offered | Ongoing |
| Teaching Medium | Online multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | Physicians’ Fluoroscopy Credentialing Training |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Public Safety Radiation Awareness Training
Public Safety Radiation Training is a mandatory training for public safety personnel. This training consists of information regarding Boston University’s radiation license, programs, and use of radiation, along with awareness of postings and labels found in research laboratories and other areas around campus.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Public Safety Radiation Awareness Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Radiation Protection Office – Evans Basement or BMC Power Plant |
| Audience | Public Safety personnel |
| Duration | 30-45 min |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Radiation Orientation for City Lab Students
The Radiation Orientation for City Lab Students is a community service training offered by the Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office. This training creates awareness and teaches precautionary procedures for City Lab Students.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Radiation Orientation for City Lab Students |
| Campus | BU |
| Location | Radiation Safety Office |
| Audience | City Lab Students |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| When Offered | By appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation, Q&A, and hands on component(s) |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |
Radiation Safety New Student Orientation
This strongly recommended course is provided to those individuals that are new to Boston University. These individuals may work with radioactive materials, or work in areas which may contain radioactive materials. The objectives of this course is to inform the participants about the Boston University Radiation Protection Program including information about the license, programs, uses of radiation, as well as some of the postings and labels that may be encountered throughout the campus.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Radiation Safety New Student Orientation |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Varied |
| Audience | New students working with or in areas with radioactive materials |
| Duration | 30-35 min |
| When Offered | September Orientation |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation, Q&A, and hands on component(s) |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Once |
Radiation Safety Training (Refresher)
Radiation Safety Training (Refresher) is a mandatory bi-annual refresher training for all workers who were required to complete Basic Radiation Safety Training.
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Refresher Radiation Safety Training |
| Campus | CRC, BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Online using RIMS |
| Audience | Radioisotope Permit Holders, Radioisotope Laboratory Supervisors, Radioisotope users |
| Duration | 30 min |
| When Offered | Ongoing |
| Teaching Medium | Online multimedia presentation |
| Pre-requisite | Basic Radiation Safety Training |
| Registration | RIMS |
| How Often | Every other year (biannually) |
Radiology Residents Nuclear Medicine Safety Training
| Office | EHS |
| Division | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety |
| Course Title | Radiology Residents Nuclear Medicine Safety Training |
| Campus | BUMC, BMC |
| Location | Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office – Evans Basement |
| Audience | Radiology Residents performing Nuclear Medicine activities |
| Duration | 3-4 hrs |
| When Offered | By Appointment |
| Teaching Medium | In person multimedia presentation, Q&A, and hands on component(s) |
| Pre-requisite | n/a |
| Registration | Contact Medical Physics and Radiation Safety Office: 617-638-7052 |
| How Often | Annually |