Course Overview

Delivered by The Christie’s Medical Physics and Engineering department, the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course meets the requirement of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17).

The course provides PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine staff with the knowledge, understanding and skillset to undertake an RPS role within their organisation, as detailed in the HSE’s Ionising Radiation Protection Series No. 6 information sheet.

The course covers the following subjects:

• The role of an RPS
• Management aspects
• Radiation risks
• Staff protection problems
• Legislation

Key Learning outcomes

• Develop an awareness of the hazards and risks of working with ionising radiation.
• Understand the legislative requirements for safely working with ionising radiation.
• Identify and apply suitable control measures in your workplace.
• Be confident to take on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Be able to consider modality-specific risks and control measures.
• Gain knowledge of the relevant sections of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the approved code of practice.

Course Renewal

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends that a refresher should be considered if any of the following conditions apply:

• New and different radiation work begins.
• New legislation is introduced.
• The RPS has not been active in the role for some time.
• It has been about 3-5 years since the initial training.

Intended Audience

Radiographers, Technologists, Supervisors, Managers, and other suitably qualified/experienced staff who may be required to act as an RPS.

Course Duration

1 day course.

Course Requirements

A desktop computer or laptop with the following:

• Web camera
• Speakers
• Microphone

Mobile phones and Tablets are not permitted as they do not provide the same functionality enabling participants to interact with the course effectively.

As this is an interactive course, if you do not have a device with a web camera, speakers and microphone, you will not be allowed to attend.

Furthermore, it is crucial participants attending the course are in a private space free from interruptions and cannot be overheard so they can interact with the facilitators and other candidates. Multiple delegates are not allowed to join from a single computer.

In order to maintain the quality of the learning experience for everyone, delegates who are unable to meet these essential requirements will not be admitted to the assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

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