Radiation Protection Principles

Course Description
This course provides an intermediate-level overview of the main principles and practical approaches used in radiation protection. It covers the fundamental protection measures of time, distance, and shielding, and explains how these principles are applied to control both internal and external radiation exposure. The course also introduces the key elements of the radiation protection system, including justification, optimization, and dose limitation, as well as the objectives of radiation protection in protecting workers, the public, and the environment from radiation hazards.

The course further addresses personal protective equipment, protection against radiation hazards, control of external and internal exposure, and the basic considerations involved in shielding design and calculation for exposure areas and control rooms. By completing this course, learners will be able to understand how radiation protection principles are applied in practical settings and how appropriate controls are selected to reduce radiation exposure in accordance with safe and professional practices

Course Level
Intermediate

Target Audience
This course is intended for learners who already have basic knowledge of radiation, radiation sources, dose concepts, and radiation measurement. It is suitable for radiation protection staff, health physics personnel, radiation safety officers, inspectors, technical specialists, laboratory personnel, medical and industrial radiation workers, and other professionals whose work requires an applied understanding of radiation protection principles and exposure control measures