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Certificate in Radiation Safety

Radiation safety training covering exposure limits, shielding, monitoring and emergency procedures.

Course Overview

What you will learn

  • Explain the principles of radiation exposure — time, distance and shielding.
  • Apply personal dosimetry and monitoring procedures correctly.
  • Follow safe practice around imaging and radiotherapy equipment.
  • Recognise and respond to radiation incidents or exposure events.
  • Comply with regulatory radiation protection requirements.
Curriculum

Course outline

Module 1 — Principles of radiation protection
Time, distance, shielding and the ALARA principle.
Module 2 — Dosimetry & monitoring
Personal dosimeters, area monitoring and record keeping.
Module 3 — Safe practice & emergency response
Equipment-specific safety and response to overexposure incidents.
Assessment & certification
Written assessment. Successful candidates receive their QR-verified DIMS certificate.