All radiation workers need to make sure that they receive regular Radiation Protection updates under the current legislation. This course is for employees that need to adhere to the current Radiation protection Legislation (IRR 17 and IR(ME)R17) who need a refresher on this area.
In the seminar we will consider the following topics:
- Introduction to the Topic
- Refresher on the Radiobiology of Ionising Radiation
- SI units used in Radiation Physics
- Principles of Radiation Protection
- Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R17)
- Current Care Quality Commission (CQC) IR(ME)R reports and any relevant topics surrounding these
Learning Outcomes
- To provide an update on the physics behind the medical use and protection of patients, members of staff and the public when using ionising radiation.
- To provide a refresher on the current radiation protection legislation
- To provide information on any current themes relevant to practice when using ionising radiation in a medical setting