Name of the Training
Training Course on Basic Radiation Protection with hands-on experience on protection components
To whom
Personnel working as Radiation Protection Officers (RPO) and permanent radiation workers shall have a comprehensive understanding of radiation protection measures and appropriate quality management processes in their facilities. The training course is designed according to the relevant international standards. The course introduces the participants to quality management of radiation facilities by developing a comprehensive safety regime. The course content is updated to follow the latest international basic safety standards such as International Atomic Energy Agency’s “General Safety
Requirements (GSR Part 3)”, and “General Safety Guidelines (GSG 7)”. The course complies with the requirements of the “National Guideline on Radiation Safety for Health Sector” and the “Terms of Reference for Radiation Protection
Officers” issued by the National Cancer Control Program in 2021.
Topics covered by the course are ,
· Radiation and Health Effects
· Radiation Measurements
· Radiation Protection Measures
· Regulations and Licensing
· Selecting, Quality Control & Quality Assurance of Radiation Protection Instruments
· Individual Monitoring for Radiation Protection
· Development of a Workplace Monitoring Program
· Radiation Sources and Waste Management
· Development of a Radiation Protection Program
· Emergency Planning and Management