Registering for a Course
University of Arizona Faculty, Staff, Students, Affiliates, and Designated Campus Colleagues
The Approval Holder (AH) or Approval Safety Coordinator (ASC) must send an email to rlss-rad-support@email.arizona.edu with the following information:
- Worker’s Legal Name
- Official work email address
- Approval Name and Number
The worker, AH, and ASC will be notified of their status throughout the process.
Requesting Accommodations for a Disability
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at (520) 621-3268 or Research Laboratory & Safety Services at (520) 626-6850. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Questions regarding registration can be directed to the RLSS at (520) 626-6850 or rlss-rad-support@email.arizona.edu.
Courses
Gamma Irradiator Protection Course
The Gamma Irradiator Protection Course is required for all personnel who wish to operate Gamma irradiators.
The Course is available upon request. Please contact Research Laboratory & Safety Services at (520) 626-6850 or rlss-rad-support@email.arizona.edu to schedule training.
Registration for this course occurs after a prospective user has been deemed Trustworthy & Reliable (T & R) by the Approval Holder or Approval Safety Coordinator. Contact the appropriate Approval Holder or Approval Safety Coordinator to begin the T & R process.
The University of Arizona Gamma Irradiator Protection Reference Guide is available for download.
Imaging Laser Protection Course (ILPC)
The Imaging Laser Protection Course (ILPC) is required for personnel working with confocal microscopes and similar equipment.
Personnel working with other regulated uses of nonionizing radiation, such as magnetic fields, microwave, radiofrequency, ultraviolet, and high-intensity visible radiation should contact Research Laboratory & Safety Services to determine what training is required for non-laser nonionizing radiation producing devices.
This course is available thru RLSS Online Training.
Laser Radiation Protection Course (LRPC)
Laser Radiation Protection Course (LRPC) is required for personnel working with regulated lasers (Class 3b and 4). The Laser Radiation Protection Guide is available for download.
Personnel working with other regulated uses of nonionizing radiation, such as magnetic fields, microwave, radiofrequency, ultraviolet, and high-intensity visible radiation should contact the Research Laboratory & Safety Services to determine what training is required for non-laser nonionizing radiation producing devices.
This course is available thru RLSS Online Training.
Moisture Gauge Protection Course
The Moisture Gauge Protection Course is required for all research personnel working with neutron moderation technique counting devices such as a soil moisture gauge, soil density gauge, or rooftop surface hydration probe.
The Moisture Gauge Protection Course is available upon request. Please contact Research Laboratory & Safety services at (520) 626-6850 or rlss-rad-support@email.arizona.edu to schedule a training session.
The Moisture Gauge Protection Reference Guide is available for download.
Non-Medical In-Services
Institutional Support
Institutional support personnel that have limited exposure to radiation or have limited access to radiation-restricted areas have a once-only in-service requirement. Each department is responsible for ensuring that untrained personnel do not work in radiation-restricted areas.
These in-services are offered routinely and are directed to individuals from the following units:
- UA Police
- UA environmental services support
- UA Facilities Management crafts shops
- University Animal Care
- UA Shipping/Receiving
- Risk Management Services
Please contact Research Laboratory & Safety Services at (520) 626-6850 for scheduling information or if you need additional information.
Laser Safety In-Service
Individuals who use lasers under the supervision of a trained laser user must attend a laser safety in-service prior to laser use. This in-service is required for individuals such as those who use lasers in a laboratory class under the supervision of a teaching assistant.
To request a Laser Non-Medical In-Service for your department or group, please contact Research Laboratory & Safety Services at (520) 626-6850.
Radioactive Material Protection Course
The Radioactive Material Protection Course is required for all research personnel working with 'free' or 'unsealed' radioactive materials, also described as 'wet-chemistry' work.
You must register for the course on the RLSS Training site and complete the required homework prior to attending the course. You will receive a confirmation email verifying you have been registered. The University of Arizona Radioactive Material Protection Guide is available for download.
This course is available for CoM-Phx personnel upon request. Please contact Research Laboratory & Safety Services at (520)626-6850 or rlss-rad-support@email.arizona.edu to schedule training.
| Location | Date | Time |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 12/4/2019 | 830-1230pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 1/14/2020 | 12:30 - 430pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 2/10/2020 | 830-1230pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 3/12/2020 | 12:30 - 430pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 4/14/2020 | 830-1230pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 5/4/2020 | 12:30 - 430pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 6/9/2020 | 830-1230pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 |
7/10/2020 | 12:30 - 4:30pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 8/10/2020 | 830-1230pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 9/172020 | 12:30 - 4:30pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 10/13/2020 | 830-1230pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 11/9/2020 | 12:30 - 430pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 12/10/2020 | 830-1230pm |
RAM Transporter Training
Radioactive Material Transporter training is required for all individuals who will transport radioactive material, such as sealed sources, seeds, and soil moisture gauges as employees or students at the University of Arizona.
For more information or to request RAM Transporter training, please contact Research Laboratory & Safety Services at (520) 626-6850 or rlss-rad-support@email.arizona.edu.
Radiation Generating Machines Protection Course
The Radiation Generating Machines Protection Course is required of all personnel working in research laboratories with machines producing ionizing radiation, which may include x-ray diffraction and fluorescence equipment, cabinet x-ray systems, and Van de Graaff or particle accelerators.
You must register for the course on the RLSS Training site and complete the required homework prior to attending the course. You will receive a confirmation email verifying you have been registered. The University of Arizona Radiation Generating Machines Reference Guide is available for download.
| Location | Date | Time |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 12/12/2019 | 9:00 - 11:00am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 1/6/2020 | 1:00 - 3:00pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 2/13/2020 | 9:00 - 11:00am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 3/19/2020 | 1:00 - 3:00pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 4/13/2020 | 9:00 - 11:00am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 5/11/2020 | 1:00 - 3:00pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 6/11/2020 | 9:00 - 11:00am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 7/14/2020 | 1:00 - 3:00pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 8/13/2020 | 9:00 - 11:00am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 9/7/2020 | 1:00 - 3:00pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 10/19/2020 | 9:00 - 11:00am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 11/12/2020 | 1:00 - 3:00pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 12/8/2020 | 9:00 - 11:00am |
Sealed Source Protection Course
The Sealed Source Protection Course is required for all research personnel working with encapsulated sources of radioactivity other than Moisture Gauges and the Gamma Irradiator Facility.
You must register for the course on the RLSS Training site and complete the required homework prior to attending the course. You will receive a confirmation email verifying you have been registered. The University of Arizona Sealed Source Protection Reference Guide is available for download.
| Location | Date | Time |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 12/5/2019 | 1-3pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 1/17/2020 | 1-3pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 2/20/2020 | 9-11am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 3/12/2020 | 1-3pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 4/11/2020 | 9-11am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 5/15/2020 | 1-3pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 6/11/2020 | 9-11am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 7/18/2020 | 1-3pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 8/14/2020 | 9-11am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 9/7/2020 | 1-3pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 10/20/2020 | 9-11am |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 11/17/2020 | 1-3pm |
| Research Laboratory & Safety Services (RLSS) Training Room 1228 | 12/14/2020 | 9-11am |
University Animal Care Fluoroscopy Course
The University Animal Fluoroscopy Protection Course is required for University Research Laboratory Personnel and visitors who will participate in University Animal Care (UAC) procedures requiring fluoroscopy or radiography. The course is not required for Medical personnel with up-to-date in-service training and dosimetry.
This course is available thru RLSS Online Training.