Who is this course for?
A Radiation Protection Course for Radiological Protection Officers, Supervisors and Users of X-Ray Equipment. The course consists of 8 modules as follows:
- Radiation – Basic Concepts & Types of Radiation
- Health Effects of Ionising Radiation, Radiation Doses and Units of Dose
- Principles of Protection from External Radiation, Time, Distance & Shielding
- The Production of X-Rays, Cathode Ray Tubes and Operating Principles
- Protection From X-Rays and Safety Control Measures to be Followed
- Compliance with Legislation and Licence / Registration Requirements
- Radiation Safety Procedures & Radiation Risk Assessments
- The Role and Duties of the Radiation Protection Officer
A learning assessment is undertaken on completion of each module and a training certificate is issued by Radiation Safety Ireland following the successful completion of the course. Certificates are valid for 3 years when refresher training is recommended.
SUITABLE FOR PERSONS WORKING WITH OR SUPERVISING WORK WITH:
- Portable XRF Equipment
- Cabinet XRF or XRD Equipment
- Mail or Baggage Security Scanners
- X-Ray for Metal Detection in the Food Industry
- Cabinet X-Ray Equipment used in Industry, Research and Education
- Industrial Radiography using X-Ray Equipment