Syllabus for the Training of Radiation Protection Officers

The protection of workers and the public from exposure to X-rays during diagnostic radiology relies on a robust radiation protection programme that is overseen by a competent radiation protection officer (RPO). Against a backdrop of increasing, and increasingly complex, medical X-ray procedures worldwide, the IAEA is pleased to announce the publication of its syllabus for training radiation protection officers overseeing safety during diagnostic radiology and image-guided interventional procedures. The syllabus sets out the specific content, learning objectives and suggested practical exercises for a training course, and offers practical tips on best practice for implementing the syllabus. Training providers, regulators, operators and RPO will find this publication a useful reference.