Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) for X-Ray Users

1-day course – Microsoft Teams Interactive Live Course

We also provide RPS courses specifically for Vets and Engineers

Target Audience

All who work routinely with, and take supervisory duties for X-ray units used in practical situations e.g. engineering, commercial, medical and veterinary fields and research – crystallography, diffraction and other relevant areas

RPS Aims

The course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, and an understanding, of the requirements of the relevant legislation/s, to be able to carry out their primary RPS role of supervising work with sources of ionising radiation more confidently and effectively. The course will also give them the ability to be able to contribute to any consequential responsibilities in the development of radiation protection and legislative compliance procedures at their place of work.

Course Content

  • Properties of X-radiation
  • Radiation Dose: Concept and Units
  • Biological Effects
  • Doses from X-radiation and other sources
  • Detection of X-rays: Portable Instruments and Personal Dosimetry
  • Statutory Duties: and particular requirements of IRR17
  • Contingencies and Accidents
  • There is a short MCQ assessment

Certification

All delegates successfully completing the course will receive a certificate detailing the statutory obligations which have been met.

Refreshment Breaks

Regular refreshment and comfort breaks are scheduled during these online courses.

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Course Notes

A Study Guide covering all lectures within the course is given to each delegate. It also contains important practical and legislative information

Costs

The course fee is £327 + VAT per delegate

 

Forthcoming Dates for all X-Ray Users

Interactive Online Course

  • Tuesday 13th February 2024
  • Wednesday 22nd May 2024
  • Wednesday 25th September 2024

Radiation Protection Supervisors for Veterinary X-Ray Users 

Interactive Online Course

  • Tuesday 30th January 2024
  • Wednesday 24th April 2024
  • Tuesday 23rd July 2024
  • Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Radiation Protection Supervisors for Engineers

Interactive Online Course

  •  Tuesday 04th June 2024
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