Course Overview
CBRN Academy has designed the 5-day course – Radiation Protection Officer Certification (RPO) in Gauges for the Medial & Industrial sector.
This practical and theoretical course enables the delegates to understand ionising and non-ionising radiation types and how these materials can be efficiently and safely used to minimise potential environmental impact.
This course can be delivered in the workplace or virtually and enable the delegates to enhance the implementation of the ‘As low as reasonably achievable (ALARA)’ at work. It would allow participants to critically evaluate radiation exposure risks linked with the usage, storage and disposal of radioactive materials and sources.
The curriculum complies with IAEA best practices, standards, safety codes of practice for those handling/dealing with ionising radiation materials and ensuring the protection of employees and the wider public. However, industrial techniques are covered in broader terms. The course concentrates on Radiation Protection Aspects of industrial sources.
This course can be adapted to deal with the bespoke circumstances within the workplace. The course can be delivered at a basic level for persons new to the Radiation Protection and various advanced levels depending on the working environment.
Course Objectives and outcomes.
Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Ionizing Radiation concepts.
- Biological Effects & Radiation Dose Limits.
- Safe Storage, Handling and Transport of Ionizing Radiation Materials.
- The development and management of radiation systems and structures.
- Implement ALARA program.
- Handling Radiation Emergency & Developing emergency response plans (ERP).
- Acknowledge IAEA Safety & codes of practice (CoP) standards.
- National Radiation regulations & legislation.
- Apply rules and regulations on radiation safety.
- Describe the characteristics of ionizing radiation and radioactive decay mechanisms.
- Identify the different types of radiation units and measurement terminology and use proper methods of minimizing radiation dose.
- Employ proper radiation monitoring, surveys, dose limits and personal monitoring.
- Discuss industrial radiation sources and safety equipment, including personnel monitoring equipment, radiation detection equipment, x-ray machines, radiography cameras, associated equipment, transportation containers, inspection, maintenance equipment, etc.
- Safe transportation of radioactive materials.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of RPO and employees.
- Acknowledge radiation measuring units and principal.
- Understanding Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation (Dose-Meter & Personnel Dosimeter).
- Performing radiation assessments and exposure surveys.
- The concept of radiation risk management.
Intended recipients and min max numbers
The course is designed for personnel who work in Industrial Radiography and those industries that are required to have Radiation Protection Officers such as safety officers, engineers, inspectors and supervisors. Those already responsible for or planning to take charge of radiation protection and safe operation of radioactive materials, open and sealed sources, nuclear gauges, radiography cameras and other radiation devices in the workplace.
- Laboratory personnel and radiation workers.
- X-ray operators, nurses, and radiographers.
- Lecturers, researchers, medical physicists, and Radiologists.
- Supervisors / HSE Officers / HSE managers.
- HazMat Managers.
- Supervisors (RPS) and Radiation Protection Officers (RPO).
- Supply chain and procurement managers.
- Engineers and maintenance personnel.
- Those who are directly or indirectly involved in the use of ionizing radiation.
- Those who are willing to learn about radiation safety.
- Persons intending to pursue RPO certification.
This course can be delivered Face to face or online via Zoom/MS Teams and in English & Arabic Language.
Course Certification
Your CBRN Academy instructor will issue a signed certificate of training completion to all successful participants at the end of the course. To qualify for the official Certificate, the student must attend and complete all assessments and score 80% or more.
Course Methodology
Practical sessions, scenarios, classroom lessons, case studies, videos, presentations, participant engagement and equipment familiarisation.
