RPO: Dispersible radioactive substances level D
What is does it require to work safely with dispersible radioactive materials? Learn that and more in this course!
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- Next available startdate: 5/11/2026
RPO: Dispersible radioactive substances level D
Program
- Structure of matter
- Radioactive decay and types of ionising radiation
- Radioactivity
- Interaction of ionising radiation with matter
- Dosimetric quantities and units
- Radiation measurement devices
- Biological effects
- Laws and regulations
- Practical radiation protection: safe handling of dispersible radioactive substances
- Communication skills and attitude
Required prior knowledge
NRG recommends prior education of EQF level 3 or higher (Dutch: “MBO level-3” or higher). You will also need mathematical skills and insights. In addition to contact hours, you will spend about 32 hours on self-study.
Refresher course mathematics
To participate, you must have the following mathematical skills:
- Working with a scientific calculator
- Scientific notation
- Powers of 10
- Prefixes
- Solving and transforming equations
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Available start dates
Structure of the RPO DRS-D course
The RPO DRS-D course consists of 7 contact days including the exam, in which the following working methods are applied:
- Classroom theory lessons consisting of a mix of:
- Lectures
- Homework discussions
- Multiple-choice practice tests
- Discussions
- Practice with small assignments
- Exercise classes:
- Practice with larger exercises
- Communication skills and attitude (soft skills): practice with incidents and other casuistry
- Exam training:
- Performing practice exams with extensive review of the questions
- Practical work, where theory is applied and brought to life
- Exam
- Review of the exam (optional)
Refresher course mathematics
If you want to refresh your knowledge, sign up for a mathematics refresher course. This course takes two mornings, after which you will be ready to become a radiation protection officer.
Selfstudy
Besides contact hours, you will spend about 32 hours on self-study.
Learning outcomes of the course
The course adheres to the standards of the course as set by the Dutch government. These standards can be found in Appendix 5.2, section E-3 of the “Regeling basisveiligheidsnormen stralingsbescherming (Rbs) [Dutch law]
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