Working with Ionising Radiation - Key Topics

This online course provides essential training for UK healthcare workers, agencies, and locums on the safe use of ionising radiation. It covers radiation safety, types and sources of ionising radiation, health risks, and legal compliance. This course will equip you to work confidently with ionising radiation, ensuring patient and staff safety.

  • Fundamentals of Radiation: What is radiation, types of radiation, and the electromagnetic spectrum

  • Ionising Radiation: Types of ionizing radiation (alpha, beta, gamma, X-rays), sources (medical, natural), and properties

  • Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation: Harmful effects on the body (acute, chronic), DNA damage, and cancer risk

  • Radiation Exposure: Types of exposure (internal, external), exposure pathways, and dose limits

  • Radiation Safety Principles: ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable), time, distance, shielding, and personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Radiation Safety Legislation: IRR99, IRMER, roles of RPS and RPA, and compliance requirements

  • Radiation Monitoring and Dosimetry: Personal dosimeters, film badges, and radiation dose meters

  • Overexposure and Emergencies: Managing overexposures, emergency procedures, and the role of occupational health

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Define radiation and differentiate between non-ionising and ionising radiation.

  • Identify the types of ionising radiation (alpha, beta, gamma, X-rays) and their sources in medical settings.

  • Understand the harmful effects of ionising radiation on the body, including acute and chronic effects.

  • Describe the different types of radiation exposure (internal, external) and their associated risks.

  • Explain the protective measures and legislation relevant to working with ionising radiation, including IRR99, IRMER, and the role of the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA).

  • Outline the emergency procedures in case of overexposure or radiation emergencies, including the role of occupational health and the treatment of acute radiation exposure.

Why Choose This Course?

Choose ACI Training & Consultancy Ltd for this essential course and benefit from our expertise in delivering high-quality, IRMER-compliant radiation safety training specifically tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals in the UK.

  • Comprehensive and Up-to-Date: Covers all essential aspects of radiation safety in line with current UK legislation and best practices

  • Specifically Designed for Healthcare: Tailored to the needs of healthcare workers, including those working in X-ray, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy departments

  • Online and Flexible: Learn at your own pace and convenience with our interactive online platform

  • Certified Training: Receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course

  • Expertly Developed: Created by experienced radiation protection professionals with extensive knowledge of the healthcare sector

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    2. Course

    3. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course has been developed by ACI Training & Consultancy Ltd to help healthcare workers who work in X-ray departments, understand the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IRMER) and how they apply.

  • It is a comprehensive course detailing, What is radiation, Types of radiation, Sources of radiation, Harmful effects of ionising radiation, Types of exposure, How ionising radiation affects the body, Dosage Limits, Dosimetry, Legislation, Health and Safety Information, Assessment of learning

  • Some employers/agencies require this as mandatory - please check with your employer/agency if you are required to do this course before making a purchase.

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