Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) – Advanced Level

Duration: 30–40 Hours (Online)

Module 1 – Advanced Radiation Physics

• Photon interactions
• Pair Production
• Compton Scattering
• Photoelectric Effect
• Beam Quality
• Half Value Layer (HVL)

Module 2 – Radiation Dosimetry

• Internal Dose
• External Dose
• Effective Dose
• Equivalent Dose
• Organ Dose
• Dose Calculations

Module 3 – Radiation Shielding Design

• Shielding Materials
• Concrete Shielding
• Lead Shielding
• Barrier Calculations
• Room Design
• Workload Calculations
• Occupancy Factor
• Use Factor

Module 4 – Medical Equipment Quality Assurance

• Acceptance Testing
• Constancy Testing
• Preventive Maintenance
• Calibration
• Leakage Testing
• Beam Alignment
• Collimation
• Image Quality Tests

Module 5 – Radiation Protection Program

• Developing Radiation Safety Program
• SOP Preparation
• Risk Assessment
• Audit Procedures
• Documentation
• Record Keeping

Module 6 – Regulatory Compliance

• Medical Radiation Regulations
• Licensing Requirements
• Inspection Preparation
• Incident Reporting
• Regulatory Documentation

Module 7 – Radiation Safety in Different Departments

• Diagnostic Radiology
• CT
• Interventional Radiology
• Fluoroscopy
• Nuclear Medicine
• PET-CT
• Radiotherapy
• Dental Radiology
• Veterinary Radiology

Module 8 – Nuclear Medicine Safety

• Radioactive Sources
• Unsealed Sources
• Dose Preparation
• Injection Safety
• Contamination Control
• Waste Disposal

Module 9 – Radiation Emergency Planning

• Major Radiation Accident
• Source Loss
• Fire Involving Radioactive Material
• Patient Contamination
• Staff Contamination
• Emergency Decontamination

Module 10 – Radiation Risk Assessment

• Hazard Identification
• Exposure Pathways
• Risk Matrix
• Risk Mitigation
• Corrective Actions

Module 11 – Incident Investigation

• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Actions
• Preventive Actions
• Case Studies

Module 12 – Radiation Safety Audits

• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• Audit Checklist
• Audit Reporting

Module 13 – Leadership & Responsibilities of an RSO

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Staff Training
• Radiation Committee
• Safety Culture
• Continuous Improvement

Module 14 – Practical Case Studies (Virtual)

• CT Overexposure
• Fluoroscopy Incident
• Nuclear Medicine Spill
• Lost Dosimeter
• Equipment Malfunction
• Patient Dose Investigation

Module 15 – Final Online Examination

• 100 MCQs
• Case Study Assessment
• Passing Marks: 75%

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand advanced radiation physics and biological effects.
• Apply radiation protection principles in healthcare settings.
• Monitor occupational exposure and interpret dosimetry reports.
• Develop and manage a radiation protection program.
• Conduct radiation risk assessments and safety audits.
• Respond effectively to radiation incidents and emergencies.
• Support regulatory compliance and documentation requirements.
• Perform the responsibilities expected of a Medical Radiation Safety Officer.

Course Delivery Format

This syllabus is designed for a fully online learning program using recorded video lectures, downloadable study guides, quizzes, virtual case studies, and online examinations. No in-person practical training or physical sessions are required.