Target Audience

Personnel who handle, operate, or work in proximity to ionizing radiation sources, radioactive materials, or radiation-emitting devices under the supervision of a Radiation Protection Officer (RPO), and require Category A licensing.

Course Duration

• 24 Training Hours

(Can be delivered over 3 full days or 6 half-days)

Course Objectives

• Equip radiation workers with essential knowledge of ionizing radiation.
• Develop awareness of legal responsibilities under Law No. 7 of 2022.
• Provide practical training in radiation protection, monitoring, and emergency response.
• Prepare workers for safe, compliant practices when working with radiation.

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Ionizing Radiation (2 hours)

• What is ionizing radiation?
• Natural vs. artificial sources
• Types of radiation: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Neutrons, X-rays
• Units of measurement: Bq, Gy, Sv, mSv/h

Module 2: Overview of National Legal Framework (3 hours)

• Introduction to Law No. 7 of 2022 – focus on:
  • Article 50 – Licensing of radioactive material use
  • Article 52 – Worker responsibilities and site safety
  • Article 53.2 – Dose limits for workers
  • Article 55 – Requirement for competent personnel
  • Article 57 – Reporting radiation incidents and exposures
  • Article 61 – Environmental limits
• Role of the Supreme Council for the Environment

Module 3: Biological Effects of Radiation (2 hours)

• • How radiation affects the body
  • Deterministic and stochastic effects
  • Tissue sensitivity
  • Exposure to pregnant women

Module 4: Radiation Protection Principles (4 hours)

• Time, distance, shielding
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Use of radiation signs and labeling
• Area zoning and access control

Module 5: Workplace Responsibilities and Safe Work Practices (4 hours)

• Responsibilities of a radiation worker
• Operating procedures and SOPs
• Handling radioactive materials safely
• Housekeeping and contamination prevention
• Dose limits and how they are managed

Module 6: Radiation Monitoring and Dosimetry (3 hours)

• Types of radiation monitoring devices
  • Survey meters
  • Area monitors
  • Personal dosimeters (TLDs, electronic)
• How to read and maintain dosimetry
• Recordkeeping and reporting exposure (Article 56)

Module 7: Waste Handling and Storage Awareness (2 hours)

• Types of radioactive waste
• Temporary storage practices
• Return of sealed sources (Article 60)
• Basic labeling and segregation

Module 8: Emergency Response and Incident Reporting (3 hours)

• What to do in case of:
  • Radiation spill
  • Fire involving radioactive material
  • Suspected overexposure
• Internal and external notification procedures (Article 57)
• Emergency drills and personal decontamination

Module 9: Review and Final Assessment (1 hour)

• Knowledge check
• Multiple-choice exam (20–25 questions)
• Practical Q&A session

Assessment & Certification

• Written test covering all modules
• Course completion certificate issued upon successful completion
• Required for applying for Category A worker license as per Article 50

Training Materials Provided

• Participant handbook (aligned with law)
• Radiation safety posters
• Emergency contact cards
• Sample SOPs for radiation handling