This course will highlight:

• The various types and harmful properties of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
• The importance and how to effectively carry out radiation exposure assessments
• Understanding key radiation safety management and protection principles
• The biological effects of radiation exposure to the human body

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• How to carry out radiation exposure assessments
• How to define the two types of radiation
• How to determine the effects of radiation exposure on personnel
• How to develop and implement radiation control procedures
• How to transport, transfer and dispose of radiation materials

Healthcare providers that will work with patients who are undergoing radiation therapy and require recertification.

Fundamentals of Radiation Safety

• What is radiation?
• Types of radiation sources (ionising & non-ionising)
• Understanding risk from radiation
• Man-Made radiation materials
• Radiation materials used in industry

Effects of Radiation on the Human Body

• Units of radiation exposure and dose concentrations
• Radiation effects on Human Body
• Categorizing radiation exposure effects
• Exposure to radiation (acute & delayed)
• Dose Limits of acceptable radiation exposure

Radiation Exposure Risk Assessment

• Key exposure assessment elements
• Determining potential radiation exposure pathways
• Identifying radiation exposure and short and long term effects
• Evaluating exposure durations and concentrations
• Estimating radioactive chemical and/or particulate impacts

Radiation Management & Control Procedures

• Security of radioactive materials
• Radiation exposure monitoring and detection methods
• Radiation protection solutions (time, distance & shielding)
• Laboratory radiation safety processes
• Radiation precautions and safety procedures

Radiation Management Principles

• Waste disposal of radioactive materials
• Transport and transfer of radioactive materials
• Safe procurement and quarantine of radiation materials

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.