Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course
Date | Format | Duration | Fees (GBP) | Register |
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24 Feb - 28 Feb, 2025 | Live Online | 5 Days | £2850 | Register → |
31 Mar - 04 Apr, 2025 | Live Online | 5 Days | £2850 | Register → |
21 Apr - 25 Apr, 2025 | Live Online | 5 Days | £2850 | Register → |
19 May - 23 May, 2025 | Live Online | 5 Days | £2850 | Register → |
16 Jun - 20 Jun, 2025 | Live Online | 5 Days | £2850 | Register → |
06 Oct - 10 Oct, 2025 | Live Online | 5 Days | £2850 | Register → |
24 Nov - 12 Dec, 2025 | Live Online | 15 Days | £8675 | Register → |
24 Dec - 26 Dec, 2025 | Live Online | 3 Days | £1975 | Register → |
Date | Venue | Duration | Fees (GBP) | Register |
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17 Feb - 28 Feb, 2025 | Dar es Salaam | 10 Days | £8350 | Register → |
19 Mar - 21 Mar, 2025 | Manama | 3 Days | £3375 | Register → |
21 Apr - 25 Apr, 2025 | Baku | 5 Days | £4200 | Register → |
19 May - 30 May, 2025 | Edinburgh | 10 Days | £8750 | Register → |
18 Jun - 20 Jun, 2025 | New York | 3 Days | £4125 | Register → |
20 Oct - 24 Oct, 2025 | London | 5 Days | £4750 | Register → |
17 Nov - 21 Nov, 2025 | London | 5 Days | £4750 | Register → |
15 Dec - 19 Dec, 2025 | Houston | 5 Days | £5150 | Register → |
Why Select this Training Course?
The Rcademy Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course is designed to offer fundamental knowledge to those who may encounter radioactive substances or those responsible for radiation safety in their workplace. This course helps those individuals to gain the necessary knowledge for the management of such situations. Participants who complete the course will have the essential knowledge to properly carry out all the duties required of radiation safety officers. This knowledge will allow them to regulate facilities and organisations working with radioactive sources and radiogenic establishments. Additionally, this training program serves as a vital resource for your organisation to adhere to accreditation standards and ensure compliance with regional laws and regulations.
While working as a radiation safety officer, your primary roles cover developing safety procedures, documenting relevant data, and adhering to legal requirements. By completing the Rcademy Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training course, participants will obtain all the necessary skills for designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving radiation safety protocols.
What is a radiation safety program?
A radiation safety program is a set of rules, guidelines, and measures intended to mitigate or eliminate the adverse impact of radiation on individuals and the surrounding environment. The RSO manages and implements this program.
Who is a Radiation Protection Officer?
A Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) is an individual who has extensive knowledge in radiation protection and regulation. That being said, the position has slightly different roles depending on the country.
Who Should Attend?
The Rcademy Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course is ideal for;
- Radiation safety officers work in testing laboratories, academic facilities, oil fields, medical establishments, and any other organisation that handles radioactive materials.
- Health, safety, and environment (HSE) managers, supervisors, and officers who are charged with enforcement of radiation safety procedures within their organisations.
- Professionals working in the areas of radiology, radiation physics, training, and research in radiation-related tasks looking to better understand radiation safety concepts.
- Personnel who are directly in these or nearby restricted radiation areas like technicians, engineers, and maintenance staff.
- People who directly come across ionising radiation, such as lab technicians, radiographers, and medical care workers.
What are the Course Objectives?
After completing the Rcademy Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course, participants will:
- Understand fundamental principles of radiation physics and its properties.
- Engage in discussions regarding concepts such as absorption and scattering, photoelectric effects, Compton scattering, the Half-Value Layer (HVL), and particulate radiation.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using radiographic and radiation monitoring equipment, including X-ray and gamma-ray devices, ensuring proper operation and accurate readings.
- Identify and acquire suitable radiation protection materials necessary for ensuring safety in radiation-related activities.
- Understand legislative frameworks and regulations governing radiation safety, enabling compliance with legal requirements and best practices in the field.
How will this Course be Presented?
This course is designed with participants in mind, aiming to meet their expectations and help them grow their knowledge and skills. The program employs various practical methods to ensure participants are always engaged and actively learning. Most importantly, experienced professionals lead the course, drawing from their years of practice and expertise in the field to teach participants.
The course content is highly based on thorough research, ensuring its relevance and depth. The Rcademy Radiation Safety Officer Certification Training Course offers both practical and theoretical learning. Participants receive slides, lecture notes, case studies, video presentations, and real-life examples to enhance their understanding. They also engage in quizzes, seminars, and mock sessions. A platform is also provided for participants to share feedback, ensuring their satisfaction with the course.
What are the Topics Covered in this Course?
Module 1: Introduction to Radiation Safety
- Understanding radiation and its properties
- Exploring every stage of vulnerability to radiation exposure
- Overview of radiation units and measurements
- Navigating the regulatory landscape for radiation safety
Module 2: Fundamentals of Radiation Physics
- Exploring various types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron)
- Understanding how radiation interacts with matter
- Examining the biological effects of radiation exposure
- Introduction to Dosimetry and Dose Calculations
Module 3: Radiation Detection and Measurement
- Principles of Radiation Detection
- Overview of Radiation Detectors (e.g., Geiger-Muller, scintillation, ionisation chambers)
- Calibration and operation of radiation detection instruments
- Radiation survey techniques
Module 4: Radiation Sources
- Distinguishing between Ionising and Non-ionising Radiation sources
- Fundamentals of Ionising Radiation
- Types and characteristics of Ionising Radiation
- Understanding risks associated with radiation
- Exploring man-made radiation materials
- Applications of Ionising Radiation
- Case Study: Chornobyl nuclear disaster
- Fundamental theories of radiation physics
Module 5: Radiation Mathematics and Principles
- Mathematical principles relevant to radiation
- Physics fundamentals
- Understanding atomic structure and physics
- Units of Radiation and Radioactivity
- Performing sealed source leak checks
- Radiation shielding principles
- Units of radiation risk
- Utilisation of Pocket Dosimeters
Module 6: Biological Considerations of Exposure
- Understanding units of radiation exposure and dose concentrations
- Exploring acute and long-term biological effects of Ionising Radiation
- Principles of Radiation Protection (ALARA)
- Categorising radiation exposure effects
- Analysing radiation exposure and dose limits
- Case Study: Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Module 7: Packaging Material
- Requirements for packaging radioactive materials
- Assessment of dose rates and removable contamination
- Marking and labelling of packages
- Documentation requirements for shipping
- Regulations for shipping by aircraft
- Excepted packages
Module 8: Assessment & Measurement Controls
- Utilising measurement instrumentation (Dosimeter & Dose-metre)
- Implementing radiation safety & protection controls (internal & external)
- Key elements of exposure assessment
- Determining potential radiation exposure pathways
- Assessing short- and long-term effects of radiation exposure
- Estimating impacts of radioactive chemicals or particulates
- Case Study: Review of tasks involving radioactive material
Module 9: Standards & Regulatory Factors
- Standards from AEA and CoP
- Regulations from UAE-FANR on radiation protection
- Ensuring the security of radioactive materials
- Monitoring radiation exposure and detection methods
- Implementing radiation protection solutions (e.g., time, distance, shielding)
- Procedures for Laboratory Radiation Safety
- Precautions and Safety Procedures for Radiation (PSPR)
- Classifying working areas
- Transportation regulations for radioactive materials (DOT, UN, IAEA, IATA)
- Developing procedures for the storage and handling of radiation materials
Module 10: Training to Handle Radioactive Material
- Providing radiation safety training
- Utilising personnel dosimetry
- Conducting area surveys
- Calibration and quality control of instrumentation
- Understanding license requirements
Module 11: Radiation Safety Programs
- Developing a comprehensive radiation safety program
- Roles and responsibilities of the radiation safety officer
- Requirements for personnel training and education
- Implementing and evaluating the program
Module 12: Radiation Emergency Preparedness
- Types of radiation emergencies
- Procedures for emergency response
- Protocols for decontamination
- Communication and coordination with authorities
Module 13: Emerging Technologies
- Advanced reactor designs:
- Fast reactors
- Thorium reactors
- Radioisotope production
- Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
- Alternative technologies to radioactive sources
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Exascale computing