Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) – Industrial

Complete Online Training Program (Basic & Advanced)

Delivery Mode: 100% Online (Self-paced)

Practical Sessions: None

Target Audience: Radiation Protection Officers, Radiation Safety Officers, Industrial Radiographers, NDT Personnel, Oil & Gas Professionals, Manufacturing Industry Personnel, Engineers, Supervisors, Radiation Workers, HSE Professionals, Quality Inspectors, Maintenance Engineers, and Industrial Facility Managers.

Recommended Duration:

Basic Level: 20–25 Hours
Advanced Level: 25–30 Hours
Total Course Duration: 45–55 Hours

BASIC LEVEL

Module 1 – Introduction to Radiation Protection

Learning Objectives

Understand ionizing radiation.
Recognize industrial applications.
Understand the role of an RPO.

Topics

Fundamentals of radiation
History of radiation use
Types of radiation
Sources of radiation
Industrial radiation applications
Duties of Radiation Protection Officer
National and international regulations
Radiation terminology

Module 2 – Radiation Physics

Topics

Atomic structure
Radioactivity
Isotopes
Radioactive decay
Half-life
Alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation
X-ray generation
Energy spectrum
Radiation interactions with matter

Module 3 – Radiation Biology

Topics

Biological effects of radiation
Cellular damage
DNA interaction
Deterministic effects
Stochastic effects
Acute Radiation Syndrome
Long-term health effects
Radiation sensitivity
Radiation risk assessment

Module 4 – Radiation Units and Measurements

Topics

Activity
Exposure
Absorbed Dose
Equivalent Dose
Effective Dose
SI Units
Becquerel
Gray
Sievert
Dose calculations

Module 5 – Radiation Detection Instruments

Topics

Geiger Muller Counter
Ion Chamber
Scintillation Detector
Personal Dosimeters
Electronic Dosimeters
Survey Meters
Contamination Monitors
Instrument selection
Calibration basics

Module 6 – Industrial Radiation Sources

Topics

Industrial radiography
Fixed gauges
Density gauges
Moisture gauges
Level gauges
Thickness gauges
Nuclear density gauges
X-ray generators
Sealed radioactive sources

Module 7 – Radiation Protection Principles

Topics

ALARA Principle
Time
Distance
Shielding
Controlled Areas
Supervised Areas
Access control
Warning signs
Safety barriers

Module 8 – Personal Monitoring

Topics

TLD badges
OSL dosimeters
Electronic dosimeters
Wear locations
Dose limits
Monitoring frequency
Exposure records

Module 9 – Radiation Safety Procedures

Topics

Safe handling
Source storage
Transportation awareness
Equipment inspection
Radiation work permits
Lockout procedures
Housekeeping

Module 10 – Emergency Response

Topics

Radiation emergencies
Lost source response
Source damage
Area evacuation
Notification procedures
Emergency equipment
Incident reporting

Module 11 – Industrial Regulations

Topics

Radiation protection legislation
Employer responsibilities
Worker responsibilities
Licensing requirements
Regulatory inspections
Documentation

Module 12 – Final Assessment

Online MCQ Examination
Passing Score: 75%

ADVANCED LEVEL

Module 1 – Advanced Radiation Physics

Topics

Radiation interactions
Photon attenuation
Neutron shielding
Scatter radiation
Build-up factors
Radiation transport concepts

Module 2 – Advanced Radiation Detection

Topics

Detector efficiency
Energy response
Instrument calibration
Background correction
Quality assurance
Instrument troubleshooting

Module 3 – Industrial Radiography Safety

Topics

Gamma radiography
X-ray radiography
Exposure devices
Source projectors
Guide tubes
Remote handling
Exposure calculations
Controlled zones

Module 4 – Sealed Source Management

Topics

Source inventory
Leak testing
Security requirements
Source storage
Source tracking
Disposal procedures
Source replacement

Module 5 – Radiation Risk Assessment

Topics

Hazard identification
Risk matrix
Exposure pathways
Risk control measures
Safety planning
Job safety analysis

Module 6 – Radiation Shielding Design

Topics

Shielding materials
Concrete shielding
Lead shielding
Steel shielding
Shielding calculations
Barrier design
Occupancy factors

Module 7 – Radiation Monitoring Programs

Topics

Workplace monitoring
Area monitoring
Contamination surveys
Dose trending
Investigation levels
Corrective actions

Module 8 – Radioactive Source Transport

Topics

Package categories
Labeling
Transport Index
Shipping documents
Emergency response
Security during transport

Module 9 – Radiation Protection Program

Topics

Program development
Safety procedures
Local rules
Auditing
Continuous improvement
Worker training
Record management

Module 10 – Incident Investigation

Topics

Root cause analysis
Exposure investigations
Corrective actions
Preventive actions
Lessons learned
Regulatory reporting

Module 11 – Regulatory Compliance

Topics

Licensing requirements
Regulatory inspections
Compliance audits
Record keeping
Enforcement actions
Regulatory communication

Module 12 – Leadership for Radiation Protection Officers

Topics

Safety leadership
Communication skills
Contractor management
Safety culture
Training management
Team supervision

Module 13 – Documentation & Record Management

Topics

Dose records
Equipment records
Calibration certificates
Source inventory
Leak test reports
Incident reports
Audit reports

Module 14 – Case Studies

Topics

Industrial radiography incidents
Lost source incidents
Overexposure cases
Transport incidents
Regulatory case reviews
Lessons learned

Module 15 – Final Online Assessment

Comprehensive Online Examination (MCQs)
Scenario-Based Questions
Passing Score: 80%

Learning Resources

HD video lectures
Downloadable course manual (PDF)
Presentation slides
Reading materials
Interactive quizzes
Case studies
Practical demonstration videos (recorded only; no live sessions)
Self-assessment exercises
Final online examination

Certificate Requirements

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion – Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) – Industrial (Basic) and Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) – Industrial (Advanced) upon:

Completing all online modules.
Achieving the required passing score in the online assessments.
Completing the course within the allotted access period.

Note: This curriculum is suitable for a fully online professional development course. If the course is intended for regulatory recognition (e.g., by UAE or other national authorities), additional practical training, supervised workplace experience, and competency assessments may be required by the relevant regulator before an individual can be formally appointed as a Radiation Protection Officer.

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