The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) course is an intensive, high-level professional program designed for individuals tasked with the administrative and technical oversight of a facility's radiation protection program. This means ensuring that nuclear level gauges, industrial radiography sources, and NDT operations are managed according to the highest safety standards. This course is specifically aligned with the NRRC examination syllabus and covers the management of both sealed and unsealed sources, regulatory documentation, and emergency command.
1.Physics & Radiation Fundamentals: In-depth review of atomic structure, isotopes, and decay math.
2.Biological Effects & Risk: Detailed study of DNA damage, stochastic vs. non-stochastic effects, and risk weighting factors.
3.Radiation Detection Theory: Gas-filled detectors, scintillators, and semiconductor physics.
4.Operational Protection: Practical application of ALARA, time, distance, and advanced shielding concepts.
5.Regulatory Framework in KSA: Exhaustive review of NRRC-R-01 (Safety) and NRRC-R-17 (Security).
6.Administrative Requirements: Inventory control, leak testing, calibration schedules, and record-keeping.
7.Transportation of Sources: Requirements for Yellow-II and Yellow-III packaging and placards.
8.Emergency Management: Incident command, area cordoning, and communication with civil defense.