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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 June 2010 16:48

IRPA promotes excellence in the practice of radiation protection through national and regional Associate Societies for radiation protection professionals. Education and Training (E&T) is a key factor in establishing effective national radiation protection programmes. The IRPA E&T Plan has three objectives:

     •    cooperation with international and regional organizations dealing with E&T in Radiation Protection;
     •    internal stimulation of E&T by organizing discussion forums during IRPA Congresses; and
     •    stimulation and support to the organization of E&T activities either by IRPA or by its Associate Societies.

IRPA encourages its members to undertake common E&T activities by two or more Associate Societies; to promote E&T networks between Associate Societies sharing language or having regional proximity; and to activate the emergence of activities to attract young generations to the profession.

 

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 June 2010 17:27

IRPA’s policy on E&T is described in the two reference documents below:

The role of IRPA in education and training of radiation protection professionals  (2003)

Christian Wernli, David Cancio and Jack Valentin
IRPA Executive Council Education and Training Committee

IRPA’s Contribution to E&T Activities for Radiation Protection Professionals (2009)

Eduardo Gallego and Alfred Hefner
IRPA Executive Council

   

Refresher course materials

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Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 15:26

In this section the full text of refresher courses held at recent IRPA Congresses is accessible. These course materials were not subject to a review process and are the personal contributions of the authors. IRPA takes no responsibility for the contents, but encourages appropriate use of these materials by radiation protection professionals.

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IRPA10 Eye-openers

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EO-1 Application of optimization for radiological protection 528 Kb
EO-2 Improving quality in diagnostic imaging: better imaging at lower doses 945 Kb
EO-3 Dosimetric concepts and calibration of instruments 334 Kb
EO-4 Radon monitoring in air, water and soil 759 Kb
EO-5 Assessment of doses to humans and biota from environmental releases of radionuclides 177 Kb
EO-6 Shielding of diagnostic x-ray facilities for cost-effective and beneficial use, and protection 72 Kb
EO-7 Public information and public involvement in decision making (1) 109 Kb
EO-7s Public information and public involvement in decision making (2) 961 Kb
EO-8 Availability and use of the CD-ROMs on models and dose coefficients 879 Kb
EO-9 Quality assurance in medical applications 1 Mb
EO-10 Cellular defense mechanisms against the biological effects of ionizing radiation 415 Kb
EO-11 Rehabilitation of living conditions in contaminated territories (1) 320 Kb
EO-11s Rehabilitation of living conditions in contaminated territories (2) 192 Kb
EO-12 Dosimetry in mixed radiation fields 1.2 Mb
EO-13 Overview of protection against non-ionizing radiation 2.3 Mb
EO-14 Retrospective dosimetry 1.1 Mb
EO-15 Safety assessment for the control of medical and industrial sources 1.8 Mb
EO-16 Clearance of materials from regulatory control 78 Kb

IRPA 11 Refresher Courses

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RC-1a Epidemiology Strengths, Limitations and Interpretations 774 Kb
RC-1b Influence of Gender and Age at Exposure on the Risk of Radiation-Induced Cancer 1.3 Mb
RC-2a Justification, Optimization and Decision-Aiding in Existing Exposure Situations 4.0 Mb
RC-3a Monte Carlo Simulations for In-Vivo Internal Dosimetry (Including Phantom Development) 6.9 Mb
RC-3b External Dosimetry, Operational Quantities and Their Measurement 2.0 Mb
RC-4a Mammography Screening 1.1 Mb
RC-4b Radiation Protection in Cardiac and Interventional Procedures 5.8 Mb
RC-5a Radiation Protection in NORM industries 2.6 Mb
RC-5b Programmes for Internal Dose Monitoring 1.2 Mb
RC-6a Quality Assurance and the Evaluation of Uncertainties in Environmental Measurements 1.7 Mb
RC-6b Practical Applications of Exemptions 716 Kb
RC-7a The Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Radiation Overexposed People 3.1 Mb
RC-7b Emergency and Post-Accidental Management 974 Kb
RC-8a Laser Radiation Safety 824 Kb
RC-9a Lessons Learned in Stakeholder Involvement - The Villigen Workshop Series 550 Kb
RC-9b Public Information Needs 688 Kb

IRPA 12 Refresher Courses

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RC 1 External Dosimetry in New Therapeutic Techniques 8.3 Mb
RC 2 Cellular and Molecular Effects. Non-targeted Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation 3.9 Mb
RC 3 Implementing the Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS) 1.0 Mb
RC 4 Security of Radioactive Sources. Implementing the Code of Conduct and the Export-Import Guidance 584 Kb
RC 5 Diagnostic Reference Levels in Medical Practise 586 Kb
RC 6 Internal Dosimetry - The Science and Art of Internal Dose Assessment 2.9 Mb
RC 7 Epidemiological Methods on Residential Radon and Cancer Risk 1.8 Mb
RC 8 Managing Nuclear Knowledge 4.5 Mb
RC 9 Environmental Surveillance Programs and Dose Assessment 260 Kb
RC10 ALARA and Professional Networks  - Promoting Optimisation of Radiation Protection 2.6 Mb
RC11 NIR Measurements. Principles and Practices of EMF Characterization and Measurements 587 Kb
RC12 Early Biodosimetry Response Recommendations for Mass-Casualty Radiation Accidents and Terrorism 4.8 Mb
RC13 Strategies for Enhancing Security of Radioactive Materials 5.5 Mb
RC14 Optimisation of Protection in Pediatric Radiology 3.7 Mb
RC15 Radon Monitoring and Control of Radon Exposure 375 Kb
RC16 Implementation of the International Obligations on Emergency Notification and Response 102 Kb
RC17 Radiation Protection in Waste Management and Disposal 145 Kb
RC18 Shielding of Medical Facilities. Shielding Design Considerations for PET-CT Facilities 2.2 Mb
RC19 Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials. Security in Transport of Radioactive Materials 649 Kb
RC20 Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications of Radioactive Sources 2.8 Mb