Aurora Health Physics Services
Radiation Protection Training
Aurora provides radiation protection training for both ionising and non-ionising radiation protection. Our training is designed to help professionals understand their roles and responsibilities when working with radiation or helping to manage radiation safety in their workplace.
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Radiation Safety Training
Delivered In Three Ways
Online Taught Training
Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO) courses run as ‘live’ online courses. We can also run these and other courses as tailored courses.
On Demand Training
Training designed to fit around your timetable. We run a number of on demand courses accessible online. Each course has its own core modules. You can learn at your pace.
Face to Face Training
Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO) courses run in a classroom type setting, at Aurora or your premises. We can also provide these and other courses as tailored courses.
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Online Taught Training
Our Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO) training courses can be delivered as ‘live’ online training courses. The courses can be accessed from your workplace or if you’re working from home. Our qualified Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) and Laser Protection Advisers (LPAs) will deliver our courses on scheduled training dates, which you can join. Our courses are interactive, and we aim to ensure that our delegates get the best from our courses.
Laser Safety Officer (LSO) course
This one day training course is designed for individuals who will be appointed as LSOs, or as a refresher for those already appointed to this role. It is our anticipation that on successful completion of this course the delegates will have obtained the required information and knowledge to carry out the role of LSO effectively.
The courses can be accessed from your workplace or if you’re working from home. Our qualified Laser Protection Advisers (LPAs) will deliver our courses on scheduled training dates, which you can join. Our courses are interactive, and we aim to ensure that our delegates get the best from our courses.
Topics covered:
- Basics of laser radiation
- Biological effects of laser radiation (including indirect effects)
- Effective laser safety management
- The role of the LSO
- Carrying out laser risk assessments
- Practical control measures (hierarchy of controls, including PPE)
- Incidents, accidents and contingency plans
- Legislation, standards, and guidance
Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course
This one-day training course is designed for individuals who will be appointed as RPSs, or as a refresher for those already appointed in this role. The RPS training course has been designed to give the delegate a full understanding of the role and duties of the RPS.
The courses can be accessed from your workplace or if you’re working from home. Our qualified Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) will deliver our courses on scheduled training dates, which you can join. Our courses are interactive, and we aim to ensure that our delegates get the best from our courses.
Topics covered:
- Management of ionising radiation safety
- Nature and properties of ionising radiation and with the units used in radiological protection
- Biological effects of ionising radiation and appreciation of the associated risks
- Difference between internal and external radiation hazards
- Importance of dose limits
- Role and duties of the RPS
- Different types of radiation monitoring equipment including when and when not to use them
- Requirements of the relevant radiation protection legislation
- Process of radiation risk assessments and implementation of contingency plans
What’s Included?
Attendance on the course includes copies of all training materials and a certificate on completion of the end of course assessment.
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On Demand Radiation Protection Training
We appreciate that not all training has to be taught training. There are many ways in which training can be accessed. At Aurora, we strongly believe that training is different for everyone and should suit an individual’s needs. As a result, we have developed our On Demand Training, where you can learn when you want and at a time that suits your schedule.
All our On Demand courses are based on a modular system, so you can learn at your own pace. Each module is assessed, and completion of each assessment allows you access to the next module.
Radiation Protection Awareness Training
The Radiation Protection Awareness training course is designed for individuals who will be working with sources of ionising radiation in their workplace. It provides on overview of radiation protection.
Training modules:
- Why is radiation protection important?
- Roles and responsibilities
- What is ionising radiation?
- Biological effects
- Radiation in perspective
- Principles of dose reduction
- Legislation
- Measurement of ionising radiation
- Personal dosimetry
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Laser Safety Awareness Training
The Laser Safety Awareness training course is designed for individuals who will be conducting work associated with the use of laser equipment. It provides a general awareness of the health and safety aspects of laser work activities.
Training modules:
- Optical radiation
- Lasers vs broadband
- Labelling and classification
- Beam hazards and the MPE
- Non-beam hazards
- Laser risk assessment
- Control measures
- Roles and responsibilities
- Emergency procedures
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Radiation Protection Supervisor
Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training suitable for all those who will be appointed as an RPS within their organisation or require refresher training. The RPS training course has been designed to give the attendee a full understanding of the role and duties of the RPS as well as general radiation protection knowledge.
Training modules:
- Introduction
- Why is radiation protection so important?
- The role of the RPS
- What is ionising radiation?
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Biological effects
- Radiation in perspective
- Principles of dose reduction
- Legislation
- Restriction of exposure
- Radiation risk assessment
- Local rules
- Measurement of ionising radiation
- Personal dosimetry
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Radiation Protection: X-ray User
The radiation protection awareness course has been adapted to better suit those who are working with x-ray generating equipment.
Training modules:
- Why is radiation protection important?
- Roles and responsibilities
- What is ionising radiation?
- Biological effects
- Radiation in perspective
- Principles of dose reduction
- Legislation
- Measurement of x-ray radiation
- Personal dosimetry
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Demo Course
A demo course for you to try with no requirement to sign in to the learning management system. The modules consist of a video tour of the On Demand platform.
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Face to Face Training
Our Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO) training courses can be delivered in person at our Training Hub in Harwell, Oxfordshire. Our qualified Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) and Laser Protection Advisers (LPAs) will deliver our courses in person scheduled training dates, which you can join. Our courses are interactive, and we aim to ensure that our delegates get the best from our courses.
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