Welcome to the Radiation Refresher Test

The Radiation Refresher Test has been developed to allow people who will continue to use radioactive materials at the University of Rochester to demonstrate at their convenience a reasonable understanding of the basic properties of radiation and of the rules and regulations which apply to radioisotope use at the University.

This introduction page contains the following sections:

Preparation for the Test
The Test Format *NEW*
Validating Your Test Results *NEW*
After the Test

BEGIN REFRESHER TEST


Preparation for the Test
The questions for the test were based off content from the following combined resources:
1. Web Training Modules
2. Radiation Safety Manual
3. Radiation Safety Training Manual
4. Radioactive Waste Management Manual

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of:

THIS IS AN "OPEN BOOK" EXAMINATION AND YOU MAY USE RADIATION SAFETY TRAINING MATERIALS TO HELP TAKE IT. HOWEVER, IT MUST REPRESENT YOUR OWN WORK AND YOU MAY NOT COPY FROM OTHER PEOPLE.

To review the training module again:
Go to the beginning of the Radiation Basics Module

To read about the rules, regulations and the administration of the Universty's radiation safety program:
Go to the Rules and Regulations portion of the Module



The Test Format *NEW*
The Refresher Test has been designed to allow you to enter your answer selections directly on-line and then obtain an instant electronic grade. The page that provides your test grade will also supply you with instructions on validating the completion of your Refresher Test -PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE CLOSING OUT OF THE GRADE SCREEN.

The test is in multiple-choice format and has been constructed so that you must have read each module before obtaining access to this test.

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Validating Your Test Results *NEW*
Once you have received your electronic grade you must validate that you have taken the on-line Refresher Test by printing off a copy of the grade screen, signing the "certificate" and then mailing it to: Box HPH

Please remember to pass the Refresher Test you must have grade of 70% or better.

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After the Test
After your validation/grade results print out has been received by the RSU your grade will be entered into your file. You will have satisfied the annual requirement for refresher testing with a passing score of 70% or better.

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Revised 7/19/06