1. Health Physics Training Transitions
Henry Lynn, M.S., CHP
Sr. Health Physicist
USNRC
Technical Training Center
11/12/2018
“If you build it, they will come” ― Field of Dreams

3. NRC’s First Blended Learning Course!

5. Very Positive Feedback
“I liked the links to the videos which went along with the lessons. I also liked the fact that I could log on anytime.”
“I very much like that students can complete each module at their own pace. Thank you for providing a teaching style that meets my needs, my learning style.”
“The graphics and videos in the modules were fantastic! I really enjoyed taking this course online”
“I definitely enjoyed the hands-on portion of the labs. Related online modules to real life.”
“The lab week was necessary to get hands-on experience w/meters and equipment. Really solidified my learning.”
“The hands-on labs were the best part of the course.”

6. Transition to Blended Learning: H-122
2014 Course
2015 Version
Instructor-led, contracted course (ORISE)
2-week course
1+ week of classroom presentations, and
<1 week hands-on laboratory activities (DOE facility)
2 exams
Blended learning – webinars, etc. (NRC)
Online course + Lab
guided study of 32 modules, followed by
<1 week hands-on laboratory activities (NRC’s TTC)
2 exams

8. Next Transition (2016): Merge H-123 with H-122
Instructor Led H-122/H-123
New Blended Learning H-122
3 weeks (19 days travel)
Substantial contractor costs
DOE facilities
100s & 100s & 100s of PowerPoint slides…
Presentations delivered at pace of instructors
Only 6 days of travel
Minimal contractor support costs
More new labs at TTC!
Modular delivery (40+) with webinars and discussion boards
Self-paced

9. New Gamma Spec Lab! HPGe, LaBr and NaI

10. Future?!?
31 Reviewers from 15 States provided comments on H-122 modules!
H-123 modules will also need to be reviewed
Self-study: Possibly by 2016
Additional courses being considered for conversion
Introductory Health Physics (H-117) course
Health Physics Statistics course
Conversion takes months per course

11. Additional Training Transitions/Opportunities
Use of NRC contractors to teach courses
Medical Technology courses (e.g., TX)
Irradiator Technology course (e.g., CA)
Combining NRC training materials with in-State expertise to deliver training
Inspection Procedures course (e.g., TX)
More?!

12. Thank you!
Questions?