Radiation Protection Officer in Security Screening 

Target Audience

The course is designed for security screening personnel who require a good general knowledge about radiation protection and safety.

Course Aim

The aim of the Course is to familiarize participants with radiation health physics and radiation protection program and to teach them how to define the types of radiation and protection principles in addition to enabling them to practice safety procedures in the workplace. This course is designed according to the requirements of FANR and International Atomic Energy Agency.

Course Content

The course covers the basic awareness, fundamentals and principles of non-ionizing and ionizing radiation, units of radioactivity, radiation protection principles (ALARA), basic detection principles, radiation sources, protective measures and health effects through the following topics:

- Review of radiation fundamentals

- Quantities and measurements

- Biological effects of ionizing radiation

- Principles of radiation protection and the international framework

- Regulatory control

- Protection against occupational exposure

Competency Assessment

Participants are required to pass an assessment (written examination) at the end of this course.

Prerequisites

Has an education of secondary level corresponding to 10-12 years of schooling, communication skills in English, leadership skills, analytical skills, human-machine interface skills.

Method of Training

Trainees will learn by active participation in live enthusiastic and interesting activities using Live tools and interactive techniques through different scenarios.

This training is provided using SEALED RADIOACTIVE SOURCES.