Medical Radiation Safety Officer

If you need a current update, or you are planning to become a radiation safety officer, don’t miss this opportunity to obtain the technical and practical information from one of the most authoritative persons in the industry. A targeted approach to the information most useful for introduction to a medical RSO is investigated. Satisfying state requirements for specialized training can be accomplished in this educational activity.

Course Topics
Day 1
• Radiation fundamentals: nuclear and atomic physics, radioactive decay, units of radioactivity and radiation dose
• Radiation safety committees: organization, requirements, records, accountability
• RSO Responsibilities
• Biological effects of Radiation
• Personnel dosimetry: Bioassay and personnel dosimeters
• Radiation detection and measurement instruments
• X-ray machine exposures: Calculation of exposures
• External radiation protection: Time, distance and shielding
• Radiation protection programs: Program reviews
• Minimizing dose in fluoroscopy and high dose examinations
• Preparing for inspections, record keeping, and documentation

Day 2
• Radiation sources and equipment
• Radioactive materials licensing
• Security of radioactive materials and increased controls
• Authorized users and training requirements
• Radioactive materials wipe tests, inventory, best practices
• Shipping and receiving of radioactive materials for medical facilities
• Sealed source leak tests
• Radiation instrument calibration
• Emergency response, spills, and patient care
• Medical radioactive waste management
• Record keeping and audits