Advanced Radiation Protection Training Course

This Advanced Radiation Protection Training course is designed for professionals who work with or around ionizing radiation sources in industries such as nuclear power, medical imaging, industrial radiography, oil & gas, research laboratories, and emergency response teams. It provides an in-depth understanding of radiation hazards, exposure control, shielding techniques, compliance requirements, and emergency response planning based on international standards, including IAEA, ICRP, ANSI, NRC, and OSHA.

Assessment and Certification:

Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate in Advanced Radiation Protection, certifying their ability to implement radiation safety best practices in compliance with international standards.

Audience

This course is intended for:

Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs)
Radiation Protection Officers (RPOs)
Nuclear Power Plant Engineers & Technicians
Industrial Radiographers & NDT Specialists
Medical Physicists & Healthcare Workers
Oil & Gas Professionals Handling Radioactive Materials

Course objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of radiation protection and health effects.
Apply the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) for radiation exposure control.
Perform radiation dose and shielding calculations for workplace safety.
Operate and calibrate radiation detection instruments.
Develop radiation protection programs in compliance with international regulations.
Assess radiation risks in various industrial applications.
Respond effectively to radiation emergencies and contamination incidents.

Course contents

Day 1: Radiation Fundamentals & Regulatory Compliance

Pretest
Types & Properties of Radiation
- Ionizing vs. Non-Ionizing Radiation
- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Neutron Radiation
- Radiation Interactions with Matter
Radiation Measurement Units & Exposure Limits
- Activity (Bq, Ci), Dose (Sv, Rem, Gy, Rad)
- Occupational Dose Limits (ICRP, IAEA, NRC, OSHA)
- Radiation Protection Standards & Guidelines
Workshop: Basic Radiation Dose Calculations

📌 Day 2: Radiation Shielding & Control Measures

Principles of Radiation Protection (Time, Distance, Shielding)
Shielding Materials & Design
- Half-Value Layer (HVL) & Tenth-Value Layer (TVL)
- Shielding Calculations for Different Radiation Types
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Radiation Workers
Workshop: HVL & Shielding Calculations for Various Materials

📌 Day 3: Radiation Detection, Monitoring & Workplace Safety

Radiation Detection & Monitoring Equipment
- Geiger-Muller Counters, Ionization Chambers, Scintillation Detectors
- Dosimeters (TLDs, OSLs, Electronic Dosimeters)
Workplace Radiation Surveys & Risk Assessments
Decontamination & Radioactive Waste Handling
- Contaminated Site Cleanup & Storage Procedures
NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials) & TENORM
Sources of NORM & TENORM (Technologically Enhanced NORM)
- Oil & Gas Industry (Scale Deposits, Produced Water)
- Mining & Rare Earth Processing
- Building Materials & Phosphate Fertilizers
Health Hazards & Exposure Pathways
- Inhalation, Ingestion, External Exposure
Regulatory Guidelines for NORM Management (ICRP, IAEA, OSHA, EPA)
Best Practices for Monitoring, Handling & Disposal of NORM Waste
Workshop: Radiation Survey Practical Exercise Including NORM Assessments

📌 Day 4: Industry-Specific Radiation Protection Practices

Medical Radiation Safety (X-ray, CT, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine)
Industrial Radiation Applications (NDT, Well Logging, Tracers, Reactors)
Nuclear Power Plant Safety & Reactor Operations
Transportation & Storage of Radioactive Materials
Case Studies: Chernobyl, Fukushima, Goiania, Industrial Radiography Accidents

📌 Day 5: Emergency Response & Crisis Management

Radiation Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Types of Radiation Emergencies & Classifications
- Radiation Contamination & Exposure Treatment
First Responder & Incident Command System (ICS) Procedures
Regulatory Compliance Auditing & Documentation
Final Exam & Practical Exercise: Radiation Incident Simulation

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