Target Audience

Professionals responsible for supervising or supporting radiation protection programs for non-complex or lower-risk radiation practices, such as diagnostic radiology, industrial radiography, or NDT (non-destructive testing), who are seeking Category B RPO licensing.

Course Duration

• 24 Training Hours

Course Objectives

• Provide foundational knowledge on ionizing radiation and safety.
• Train participants to perform RPO duties for moderate-risk radiation sources.
• Ensure compliance with Bahrain’s Law No. 7 of 2022.
• Prepare candidates for RPO Category B licensing under the Supreme Council for the Environment.

Course Structure

Module 1: Regulatory Framework and Licensing (3 hours)

• Overview of Law No. 7 of 2022, especially:
  • Article 50 – Licensing requirements
  • Article 52 – Legal responsibility of RPOs
  • Article 53 – Licensing and dose limits
  • Article 57 – Incident reporting
  • Article 58 – Internal management systems
• Role and duties of a Radiation Protection Officer – Category B
• Comparison between Category A and Category B RPO responsibilities
• Process for licensing with the Supreme Council for the Environment

Module 2: Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation (2 hours)

• Radioactive decay and radiation types
• Properties of alpha, beta, gamma, neutron radiation
• Units of activity and dose (Bq, Sv, Gy)
• Sources of ionizing radiation

Module 3: Biological Effects and Exposure Limits (2 hours)

• Deterministic vs. stochastic effects
• Acute and chronic radiation exposure
• Dose limits for workers and the public (Article 53.2)
• Risk to sensitive groups (pregnancy, young workers)

Module 4: Principles of Radiation Protection (3 hours)

• Time, distance, shielding
• Engineering controls and protective barriers
• PPE requirements
• Area zoning and warning signage
• Radiation safety culture

Module 5: Radiation Monitoring and Instruments (3 hours)

• Types of radiation detection instruments
  • Survey meters
  • Contamination monitors
  • Personal dosimeters
• Monitoring practices in medical and industrial environments
• Calibration and recordkeeping

Module 6: Operational Radiation Protection Practices (4 hours)

• Safe use of diagnostic and industrial sources
• Local rules and supervision
• Radiological work permits (RWPs)
• Controlled and supervised areas
• Dose monitoring, reporting and ALARA implementation

Module 7: Emergency Procedures and Incident Management (3 hours)

• Common radiation incidents
• Spill control and initial response
• Notification process (Article 57)
• Worker overexposure protocols
• Communication with the Supreme Council

Module 8: Waste and Source Management (2 hours)

• Basic waste handling and segregation
• Source storage and return (Article 60)
• Disposal requirements for Category B practices

Module 9: Internal Control Systems and Documentation (2 hours)

• SOPs and documentation systems (Article 58)
• Radiation safety manuals
• Recordkeeping for exposure and incidents
• Preparing for inspections and audits

Assessment & Certification

• Written examination (30 multiple choice + short answers)
• Certificate of completion (recognized for licensing application to the Council)

Training Materials Provided

• Student handbook
• Local laws and regulatory forms
• SOP templates
• Emergency plan samples
• Equipment checklists