Students in Radiation Safety and Control Course Put Skills to the Test
05/01/2024
By Brooke Coupal
Rubber boot covers. Tyvek suits. Respirators.
“It was perfect practice for me, because I learned exactly what I need to be prepared for if I go into that environment again,” he says.
“The exercise is a great experience for students to practice the skills they will need upon graduation,” he says.
The students began by selecting the appropriate PPE to wear to prevent contamination. They then entered the controlled environment, where they used instruments such as a portable ionization chamber to measure ambient radiation levels. The students worked as a team to accurately transcribe their findings.
“The practicum showed the importance of helping each other out, from keeping an eye on each other so we don’t trip over something to making sure that our gear is intact,” says Greg Bessette, a security studies master’s student with a concentration in CBRNE security. “I appreciate the importance of teamwork even more now.”
As per tradition, Snay recorded the practicum on video for students to watch later.
“Getting this experience in college helps better prepare students to understand what they have to face when going to work in an actual industry that works with different types of radiation sources,” she says. “It solidifies the theoretical learnings of the radiological sciences program.”
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