Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) Course - Radiotherapy Stream

This is an online Full RPS Course via MS Teams.

• This 1-day RPS Course covers staff working with linear accelerators in Radiotherapy.
• Suitable for those new to the RPS role or to update staff already acting in an RPS role who maybe need a refresher in Radiation Protection topics.
• Course delivered by a combination of Radiation Protection Advisers and experienced Medical Physicists specific to modalities listed. The afternoon session will include a mixture of modality specific lectures and practical Workshops.
• Course covers topics defined by the HSE in information sheet IRP6.
• When booking, please select the ticket appropriate for your area of practice - only a limited number of places are available in each modality.
• All tickets include pdf course material and Certificate of Attendance.
• You may transfer your place to a colleague free of charge. Refunds if cancelled within 30 days of event.

Core Topics include:

• Radiation and its Effects.
• Radiation Quantities.
• Radiation Detection and Measurement.
• UK Radiation Legislation.
• Local Rules.
• Personal Dosimetry and Dose Limits.
• Practical Radiation Protection.
• Role of the RPS.

Afternoon Modality Specific Sessions Include:

• QA of Equipment.
• PPE.
• Risk Assessments.
• Contingency Plans.

Previous delegate feedback:

"Excellent to have the focus in the specialist areas. I have previously done this training and it was not as focused on the practical day to day responsibilities. Your training was really good as it really made me confident of my responsibilities as RPS for my area. The practical sessions/workshop is an excellent way to identify how to deal with scenarios- Great training day. I would highly recommend other team members from my centre to attend your training programme."

"It was a really informative and well organised day"

"All presentations were excellent and easy to follow slides were informative"

"A brilliant idea, could relate problems back to own department and discuss what could be done in groups, so you gained ideas from other people really found this useful."

"All of the sessions were informative and engaging. The group discussions were a good way to share ideas between the speakers and the audience."

"Excellent course with good interaction. Very good, real life scenarios and examples. Keep up the good work!"

Course contact: mtw-tr.koc-radiationphysics@nhs.net