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TestimonialsRSO Classes in 2005You will not find more knowledgeable instructors at any other training facility. It is truly remarkable to have that many CHP’s giving you real, practical knowledge and information. And by the way, they are the friendliest and cordial group I’ve been around – they make learning fun! Steve Thygerson The instructors here are “first class;” possess an impressive combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. All speak convincingly as experts in their field. Sarah Cottet Whether you’re representing a small firm with a few sealed sources and limited requirements, or a facility with numerous isotopes and an extensive monitoring program, this course gives you the tools you need to develop and maintain an excellent radiation safety program. As a new RSO, I feel a lot more comfortable taking on my new responsibilities. Des Denne I took this course as the RSO Refresher Course. This course has continued with dynamic presentations, current practical information as well as basic information, and is very entertaining (never a dull moment). Like a “fine wine”, this course has improved with age. It is the Gold Standard for Radiation Safety Officer training. John S. Cihiy The course was easy to follow and keep up with. The instructors were very knowledgeable and able to answer questions that did arise. Dan Peschke I’d like to thank the Radiation Safety Academy for a wonderful review course for Radiation Safety Officers. An intelligent, pleasant and personable staff coupled with a fast paced curriculum quickly brought me up to speed in a variety of areas of weakness. A pleasant classroom experience – with charming administrative staff and well thought out breaks, refreshments and meals. The Director (Ray Johnson) was brilliant and fascinating and had an equally brilliant support staff of instructors – no questions too unimportant or too difficult to answer, with humor and good grace. A Fantastic Experience! Gregory M. Gorsuch I enjoyed the experience while attending the RSO Course. I would recommend it for anyone who needs any radiation training. Michael Fontaine The 5-day RSO training class was informative and very practical. Many real-life examples of situations were provided by instructors who were (and are) very involved in the field. Matt Schroeder I chose the Radiation Safety Academy because of the staff’s credentials and the course content. This week has exceeded my expectations. The staff takes a sincere interest in the students’ learning experience. Connie Barry It is a must course for new first time RSO’s. It will aid them (me) to set up measurable policies without implementing to rigid controls that maybe not achievable. “Prepare for Audit inspections…Priceless!” It is a roadmap to success! Follow it – Ask Questions, if you get lost! Ken Riedel This one week course was very beneficial. I have no doubt that the very qualified staff at this academy truly cares about radiation safety and their dedication to the subject will help raise my program to a safer level. Marcus E. Cool This course provided you with a summary of over 100 years of total experience of professionals and pioneers in radiation safety. They provided me with the critical information that we need to know, implement, organize and be prepared for audits and emergencies. Jay Aboujaoude A very approachable knowledgeable group. Having participated in the course I have a new respect for radiation safety but am assured through my relationship with the RSA Team that I will succeed as RSO. Marc Elie This is a good course for beginning RSO training. It prepares a new RSO for Stepping into the RSO position and what to look at when evaluating your facilities Radiation Safety program. Jason McEwen Thank you for your Dedication to this subject. I appreciate the opportunity to learn from experts who can make the information practically applicable. I have been equipped with enough tools in radiation safety to evaluate my companies program then act to on sure compliance. Timothy Daniel Over the past 15 years I have worked with many Health Physicists in medical radiation practices, none of which have displayed the content expertise and professional delivery when compared to the team at the Radiation Safety Academy. The team did an outstanding job effectively delivering an overwhelming amount of pertinent information in a short time. I walked away with an true understanding of my role as the RSO. Ronald Milligan The Instructors that we had were very knowledgeable in the areas of all aspects of Radiation. They kept everyone’s attention. They presented only facts. This was a very good class. Guy Johnson I strongly recommend this course to anyone who has to fulfill RSO responsibilities or assist an RSO. Personally, I came into this course with practically no radiation experience, but the material was presented in such a way that it was easy to understand and then actually use when I go back to implement my RSO responsibilities. Danny Smith This course is a fantastic resource for new RSO’s. I had very little experience with radiation safety before I took this RSO course. But, now I am confident that I will be able to implement radiation safety policies at my laboratory. Thanks! Brad Day As a biomed tech with no previous RSO background this was a very eye-opening experience. I really appreciate the fact that I can call Radiation Safety Academy for help if I feel I’m in over my head. Kenneth Day This class is a wonderful class that should be attended by all future and current Radiation Safety Officers. As an Army Officer, with a Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Team, the topics covered stretched far beyond civilian and medical labs licensed for the use of radionuclides. The class is so full of radiological information, that any person dealing with radiation will definitely receive a benefit!!! Kelvin Hart This course is first class all the way. I’ve attended a lot of courses over many years and this course is the only one that is always well organized. All the instructors are very knowledgeable, professional, and they go above and beyond to help the student. Just want to say thanks to Ray and his staff. John Nicodemus The course was very thorough. We covered a lot of relevant topics. A good “over all” course for the new RSO. I was very impressed with the customer service that was provided by the while staff. I felt welcomed and all of my needs were met throughout my stay. I enjoyed reading the article “It only costs a little more to go first class.” I wish that I could have met you Ray. Thanks! George Cook This course is a must have for new RSO’s. The course gives comprehensive training on every area of radiation and its use. The instructors and resource material are second to none. Kathy McKinnon I would recommend this training course to anyone wanting to become an RSO or even wanting to learn more about radiation safety. Radiation Safety is not an easy subject to present, but all of the instructors at Radiation Safety Academy do it very well, and in an interesting manner. The friendly and relaxed environment is also a plus. Alison Wilson This refresher was just what the doctor ordered. This class is tough to pick up all the necessary and applicable information the first time around. Coming back to Radiation Safety Academy for this class two years later really reinforces the correct way to handle and enforce our radiation safety program. The staff of Radiation Safety Academy really makes you feel part of the family. Thanks! Michael Eller The course gives you the tools and support to become an effective RSO. I would recommend this course to others that are interested in or were given this responsibility. The instructors are very knowledgeable and have a wealth of experience. Wilson Wilson The Instructors are well educated, experienced people that bring the field into the classroom to share concepts and good procedures in radioactive safety. Janelle Johnson From a new RSO standpoint this course brought me from 0 to up speed in a week. I no longer fear radiation and know what I have to accomplish when I return to work. Jeffrey G. Rexford The course was great. I gained a lot of knowledge. The instructors were great and did a great job teaching the course. The instructors were very knowledgeable in the radiation field. Thomas M. Brunoni Well organized! You will get everything you need to be an RSO from this course! No need to pack a lunch you will be eating all day! Peter Barbounis The Radiation Safety Academy provides an excellent course develop a personal knowledge related management of radiation materials and programs. I would recommend this course for anyone who will be filling the RSO role. The hospitality of the staff was amazing; very conducive to the learning process. Carlen Collins The Radiation Safety Academy has an extremely knowledgeable staff, who endeavor to communicate the necessary content in an entertaining way. It also comes across that they are all really nice people, who want to see their students succeed, and perform their duties in a safe and helpful way. Rhonda J. Holtzclaw I am attending the Refresher RSO Course. The second time through has been very beneficial. I now more clearly understand radiation, radiation program management, instrumentation and the regulations. The update provided the information and training that has solidified that knowledge. Marcia Green It covers everything you need to know. Gilda J. Salazar-Jimenez As a member of the Radiation Safety Committee and the corporate management, the course gave me a very detailed overview of the regulations and responsibilities associated with the radiation safety program in the organization. Taking this course is a testimony to my RSO and RAD team organization and our clients (Gov’t and private) of our corporate commitment to RAS safety and compliance. Shahrukh Kanga The “Staff” really makes the day go by good. But you can only take in just so much info about RAD. Thank you Staff for a Great Job! Ed Sheldon I was very pleased with the course text and lectures. The instructors at the Academy were very helpful and always willing to offer their assistance. The Academy provides a warm welcome feeling to all students and opens the invitation for learning to even basic level radiation safety professionals. Mandy Moore Bolt Well worth the time to spend 5 days to help educate someone new to the field of radiation. Extremely happy with the handouts contained in the class, especially the resources provided. Really one of the best training courses I have ever attended. Chad Pawloski This was an outstanding class. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and committed to teaching. The staff made learning enjoyable. The hospitality – super!! Tom Pyle I think every RSO needs this course for fundamentals. Anyone working in labs that have Ram, this course is a necessary. Paul Ralston The instructors in the RSO class are very knowledgeable and have a good method for putting the required information out to the students. Bryan Fortner Very informative course filled with useful, practical data, presented in a friendly, non-stressful way. Kevin J. McCormack This was an extremely comprehensive course set up in a very relaxed & fun atmosphere. The staff was excellent! Rebecca Dendler Before attending the RSO Academy, I knew very little about radiation and radiation safety. I assumed all radiation was bad radiation. I now have the tools and instruction that have better educated me to run a radiation safety program. I also look forward to attending another training session in the future. Daniel Hoskin As a southern I was a bit nervous about coming into this class. However the staff welcomed me in and treated me very well. I am a customer service nut, and I believe that on top of the great training; the customer service here tops them all. I will recommend this course to anyone that is looking into the RSO field. In fact there are some people I work with that could take a lesson from Radiation Safety Academy on how to teach a course. Something Radiation Safety Academy should think about is a course on Customer Service. Jerry Lawrence Jr. This is my 3rd class of this type and by far the best because… Ridge Hundley Although it was an intense course and subject matter, the program provided an abundant of well-organized and informative material and real-life experiences accompanied by spontaneous and routine moments of laughter. I learned a lot that will start me on my career as a RSO, and had fun doing it. Laughter + Radiation + CSI = a prepared RSO. Tamara McNair I must say the class surpassed my expectations because I was expecting this to be as much fun as visiting the dentist 5 days in a row. Larry Turner With the on going Fear of Terrorism in this country, the Allegany County HIRT Team sent me to obtain some knowledge of radiation. I came into this course with no knowledge of radiation at all. This course was organized so that someone like me was able to learn the fundamentals. This course helped me obtain the knowledge I needed to take back to my department. The material changed my view on radiation and answered a lot of unanswered questions. None of this would have been possible without the great staff. The instructors were very knowledgeable and were willing to go out of their way to help you understand. The Academy was very relaxing and informal which made for a nice learning environment. I would recommend the RSA for anybody who needs radiation training. Steven Adams Do not take this course unless you are prepared to learn something. The instructors are experts, the information is presented in a logical order, and the environment is very conducive to learning. I highly recommend this course. Dan Harrington Great Class, Great Attitudes, and a fun filled environment really helped me absorb a lot of information in a short period of time. I also know going forward that RSA is committed to helping me be the best RSO I can be. Thanks for helping me create a solid platform to operate form for a successful future as an RSO! Dustin Wullenweber A very thorough course that includes all the basic requirements that are needed to start or develop a radiation safety program. The instructors are very knowledgeable and experienced in radiation safety. The course presented a wide range of topics that should help new RSO’s start or enhance their program. Milton G. Hicks I really liked the way the course information was presented. It was kept interesting with practical applications. I feel lie I have the tools I need to go back and take over the Radiation Safety program. The electives also added a lot of value – some days were a little long but in reality I got more bang for the buck. I would recommend this course to anyone who is getting ready to become an RSO. Sheila Simmons The personal experiences and real-life situations that the academy’s instructors have had with NIH and other research institutes were of great interest and value for my own program. They were able to relate to my questions and give extremely valuable input which I will happily incorporate into my own survey and safety programs. Maria Russo Excellent Course! Ray and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining. There is extensive material to cover and Ray and his staff handle it all wonderfully. I am leaving here with a greater understanding of how my own program works and how it should work. The material is in depth with numerous handouts and regulations for on the job use. This course allows one to grasp the concepts of a radiation safety program, gives the material to study more in depth and allows one to successfully implement, change and or continue their own program. Thank you! Roben Neal Excellent Program! Covered all requirements for the RSO. The students come from varied backgrounds with different responsibilities. Yet this program seemed to address them all. I personally feel prepared to take on this new responsibility when I return to my job. Bruce P. Hicks The enthusiasm and professionalism of the instructors made the RSO training extremely valuable and enjoyable. Their helpfulness and genuine concern was extraordinary. Their support staff were friendly and considerate and went to the extra mile to be hospitable. Terrific Course! Recommend this to HP’s, and RSO’s! Christopher Fontana The amount of information provided is extensive but is presented in such a way that you feel comfortable that all major highlights have been covered and the manual can be utilized as a reference at a later date when needed. The instructors are easy to talk to and very willing to answer specific questions. Marilynn Vetzel I cannot begin to calculate the value of this course. The regulations governing the use of radioactive materials are many and complex. The staff has created an excellent curriculum that allows the student to absorb a tremendous amount of information in a very brief time period. The course pays for itself many times over, if only in the piece of mind in knowing that you have been prepared for the challenging task of being an RSO by the best in the business!! Samuel Conway, Ph.D. Ray talked about “images” and how they affect your perceptions. Looking at the course agenda on-line and seeing how long the days were and that there was a test…I did not have a good feeling! How wrong I was!! This was an excellent experience on all fronts. Thank you! Dennis Sixbey Class was very in-depth and fun. Well Done! Gerald Cook The content of this course is and will be very helpful in understanding the RSO programs used by us. The staff was very willing to answer any questions. Material is as good or better than I have received and used anywhere else. John Scott From the moment you arrive at RSA, until the time you leave you, find yourself welcomed into a friendly family-like situation. Marcel Tourdot This was a return visit for refresher training and I am taking away new information and added items to my “to do” list. Very pertinent – useful information on an understandable level for a “non-scientist”. I would recommend to any one who needs RSO/DOT or refresher training. Nan Dyer I am impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable staff and the useful information that can be directly applied at my facility. This was the best choice in Radiation Safety Training! Food was great, break time was appropriate, instructors communicate well and all questions were answered. Crystal P. Suggs |
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