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This one-day course provides students with an understanding of the hazards associated with alpha-emitting contamination and the concepts of monitoring, controlling, and assessing doses to individuals exposed to alpha contamination.  The following topics are covered in this course:

• The attributes of alpha emissions and their detection
• The internal hazards posed by exposure to alpha sources
• Internal dosimetry process for alpha exposures
• Instrumentation and processes for detecting, monitoring and evaluating alpha hazards
• Area classification system and methods for controlling radiological work in areas with high alpha contamination
• Industry experience and lessons learned from controlling alpha contamination