Comprehensive Instruction Delivered in 3 Days
2026 Dates:
December 1-3, 2026
This 3-day webinar course provides an in-depth understanding of respiratory protection programs, requirements, and best practices for radiological work environments. Designed for Health Physics professionals, technicians, and supervisory staff who perform or oversee respiratory protection functions, the course emphasizes the serious safety and regulatory implications of proper implementation.
Participants will gain practical knowledge of the unique requirements of respiratory protection, including selection, use, maintenance, and program management to ensure that their site’s procedures align with current regulatory expectations and industry standards.
Taught by Industry Trusted Certified Health Physicists
The course is taught by RSCS’s team of Certified Health Physicists, recognized as some of the most experienced and respected professionals in the industry. Their real-world expertise ensures participants receive the highest quality instruction available in this critical area of radiation protection.
This course is widely utilized by nuclear utilities, decommissioning organizations, and technical staff seeking to develop new personnel, refresh experienced workers, or enhance existing respiratory protection programs. Completion of the course also provides continuing education credits toward ABHP certification.
Course Outline
- 1. Respiratory Protection History
- 2. The Human Respiratory System
- 3. Medical Aspects of Respiratory Protection
- 4. Respiratory Protection Program Framework
- 5. OSHA
- 6. NIOSH
- 7. NRC and Other Guidance
- 8. Respirator Classification Overview
- 9. Respiratory Protection Equipment: Tight-Fitting Respirators
- 10. Respiratory Protection Equipment: PAPRs
- 11. Respiratory Protection Filters & Cartridges
- 12. Supplied Air Respirators (SARs) and Breathing Air Quality
- 13. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- 14. Respiratory Protection Equipment Cleaning, Storage, Testing, and Maintenance
- 15. Regulatory Guide 8.15 Acceptable Programs for Respiratory Protection – Part 1
- 16. Regulatory Guide 8.15 Acceptable Programs for Respiratory Protection – Part 2
- 17. Airborne Concentration Estimation & TEDE ALARA
- 18. Respiratory Protection Program Support Surveys
- 19. Regulatory Guide 8.34 Monitoring Criteria and Methods to Calculate Occupational Radiation Dose (Internal Dose Considerations)
- 20. Respirator Fit Testing
- 21. IDLH / Oxygen Deficiency Impacts & Situations
- 22. Non-Radiological Respiratory Protection Issues
- 23. NRC Respiratory Protection FAQs and Answers
- 24. NRC Respiratory Protection HPPOS & INPO Operating Experience
- 25. NRC Inspection Procedure 71124 Attachment 03, In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation
- Cost: $1,495
