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Essentials of Nuclear Safety and Security

The Essentials of Nuclear Safety and Security course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the principles and applications of nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and the regulatory environment. This course is ideal for individuals who already work in health, emergency management, science education, regulation, policy development, or research and wish to enhance their knowledge. It also provides a robust foundation of skills for those looking to enter any of these fields or the mining, waste management, sustainability, or military sectors.

Key Information

• Sessions: Always open for enrollment
• Fees: $495
• Time commitment: Approximately 20 hours
• Delivery: Online

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course. However, students will need easy access to a computer and the internet, basic computer literacy skills, and proficiency in English. While this is a standalone course, students may benefit from the knowledge that builds across the suite of nuclear science and safety microcredentials, in the following order: Nuclear Science Essentials, Radiation Science Essentials, Essentials of Radiation Safety, and Essentials of Nuclear Safety and Security.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for individuals who want to gain a foundational understanding of nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and the regulatory environment. It is suitable for those already working in related fields and looking to enhance their knowledge, as well as those seeking to enter these fields.

What You'll Learn

Students will learn how to:

• Respond effectively to radiological emergencies
• Develop an emergency plan
• Explain response phases and chain of command
• Understand decontamination principles
• Communicate efficiently in an emergency
• Understand the principles for security and safeguards
• Explain the national and international regulatory framework
• Recognize and implement the drivers for nuclear culture

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive:

• A digital microcredential badge
• An understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of emergency management in the nuclear sector
• Transferable skills for managing critical radiation incidents
• Essential skills in crisis communication
• A nuanced view of regulation in nuclear safety and security

Featured Facilitator

Professor Geoff Currie holds extensive qualifications, including a Bachelor of Pharmacy, three master's degrees, and a PhD. He has taught and researched in medical, nuclear, and radiation sciences at Charles Sturt University since 2002. Professor Currie has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers and three books, and he has been recognized as a 'Teaching Leader' at Charles Sturt and an 'Outstanding Educator' by the SNMMI-TS.

Related Courses

This microcredential provides a perfect foundation to pursue further formal study in the nuclear science and safety area. Related courses include:

• Essentials of Radiation Safety: A dedicated radiation safety course that explores radiation safety principles, regulations, and management.
• Radiation Science Essentials: A course that explores the principles and applications of radiation science.
• Nuclear Science Essentials: A course that explores the principles and applications of nuclear science.

These courses are designed to build upon one another, offering a comprehensive understanding of nuclear science and safety.