Radiation Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Ionizing Radiation

This course provides an introduction to nuclear science and its engineering, as well as industrial and medical applications of nuclear science.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 32 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society

8 ratings at edX

Learn how a nuclear reactor works, what the future of nuclear fusion looks like, and the numerous useful applications of nuclear radiation in four easy-to-follow modules, complemented with a chance to explore background radiation in your backyard.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 8-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Radiation Therapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer Explained by a Stanford Radiation Oncologist

Comprehensive overview of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, covering treatment options, side effects, and monitoring. Emphasizes shared decision-making and provides detailed explanations of various radiation techniques.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Treating Prostate Cancer - Active Surveillance, Surgery, Radiation Therapy, and New Focal Therapies

Explore prostate cancer treatments from active surveillance to innovative focal therapies. Learn about surgery, radiation, and new options like HIFU, MRgFUS, TULSA, and cryoablation for targeted, nerve-sparing tumor elimination.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Systemic Options for Prostate Cancer After Local Radiation

2 ratings

Explore new data on medical therapies for prostate cancer, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, androgen-deprivation therapy, and combination treatments.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

2 ratings

Comprehensive overview of radiation therapies for prostate cancer, exploring treatment options, techniques, and potential outcomes.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advanced Transport Phenomena

1 rating

Learn how to tackle complex mass and heat transfer problems and apply the results in your own environment.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 8-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Khan Academy

Electromagnetic Radiation

Explore the electromagnetic spectrum from radio to gamma waves, understanding light's dual wave-particle nature and solar radiation's role in sustaining life on Earth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer with Hilary Bagshaw

Explore advanced radiation therapy techniques for prostate cancer, including risk assessment, treatment schedules, and side effects management. Learn about current trials and emerging technologies.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

47 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced acoustics concepts, including radiation, scattering, and diffraction. Apply Kirchhoff-Helmholtz equation to real-world scenarios and design reverberation rooms and ducts.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Cardiac Imaging: Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT)

21 ratings at edX

Comprehensive cardiac CT training covering anatomy, common examinations, image analysis, technology, and advanced applications. Includes hands-on practice with 50 clinical cases and expert insights for radiologists and cardiologists.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Atomic and Optical Physics

Explore the quantum-mechanical behavior of atoms and photons, resonance methods, atomic structure, cavity interactions, and foundations of quantum information processing.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 5-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Modeling Prior Information to Guide Image Reconstruction in Radiation Therapy

Explore innovative techniques for incorporating prior knowledge into image reconstruction algorithms, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in radiation therapy planning and delivery.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dave's Garage

When Software Kills: The Therac-25 Radiation Therapy Disaster

Explore the tragic story of the Therac-25 radiation therapy machine, examining software flaws, design issues, and their devastating consequences for patients.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

For the Love of Physics

De Broglie Hypothesis and Matter Waves - The Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Explore de Broglie's hypothesis on matter waves, understanding the dual nature of particles and radiation, and its implications for quantum mechanics and atomic structure.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video