Iodine 131 - Friend and Foe

Radiation leakage and exposure are big stories in the news. Such leaks do present real dangers and risks, but what are they? What types of leaks pose the most risks, and what are those risks? OESH professionals need to understand those risks to prepare for and possibly prevent future events.

During this webinar, we will highlight several historical events with an iodine-131 release and discuss the impact these leaks had on the environment and surrounding population. Then we will discuss ways to implement mitigation to reduce exposure effects.

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. Discuss events or activities which have released iodine-131 and the impact on the environment and humans
2. List the characteristics of iodine-131
3. Name uses for Iodine-131
4. Implement mitigation to reduce exposure effects in the event of a release of iodine-131

Lecturer

William J. Pate, DrPH, MBA, CHP, CIH, CSP, CHMM

Senior Instructor

Dr. Pate has over 10 years of environmental health and safety experience in academic, research and healthcare settings in both the public and private sector. Dr. Pate's EHS experience has ranged from collection and management of radioactive, chemical, and biologic waste streams for a major research university to management of a comprehensive EHS program for a large multi-facility health system. Dr. Pate has been responsible for the development and delivery of a variety of EHS training topics, and his goal is to assist Bowen EHS clients in achieving their professional development goals. Outside of work, Dr. Pate enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OESH certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.