Online radiation protection training

Ionactive is excited to bring our acclaimed radiation protection training online, giving you access to course content wherever you are, whenever you need it. Our courses range from online Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training, industry-specific awareness refreshers and CBRN (Radiological and Nuclear) and international Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) training. Looking for a bespoke course for your team? We are able to create tailored corporate training content for your delegates.

Immersive and interactive online content

Ionactive's online radiation safety training courses are designed and written by Mark Ramsay, a highly-experienced Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and certified radiation safety trainer. Mark has considerable knowledge across a variety of sectors, both in the UK and overseas. Online courses are rich in multimedia providing engaging content, whilst incorporating the latest regulatory requirements. You'll learn through a mix of text, diagrams, audio commentary, images, short videos, and animation content plus interactive mini-quizzes.

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Course content examples

Mark Ramsay very excited about an X-Ray Machine (video frame capture)

Mark Ramsay using a cup of coffee to explain the interanl radiation hazard

Mark Ramsay - using a cup of coffee to explain the internal radiation hazard (video frame capture)

RPS Course Module 1 Section 1 Dont panic

Mark Ramsay - neither the maths or physics is a big deal. So don't panic ! (training application image)

Visualising half-life as applied to radioactive decay – get counting (training application image)

RPS Course Module 1 Section 2 X ray example

A nice gentle introduction to the x-ray tube (training application image)

Development of ALARP from early UK health and safety cases (training application image)

Mark Ramsay finding things radioactive around the house (video frame capture)

RPS Course Module 8 Section 2 Local Rules need to be local

The size and scope of local rules should be proportional to the radiation risks and mitigation measures

Mark Ramsay takes you on a flight around the UK and talks cosmic radiation (video frame capture)

RPS Course Module 1 Section 4 x ray equ dose

Introduction to radiation dose units. Knowing what you don't need to know (training application image)

Mark Ramsay explaining why a banana a day keeps the K 40 at bay

A banana a day keeps the K-40 at bay - all RPS courses need a banana (video frame capture)

Mark Ramsay explaining the concept of "trashing out" and "getting your fingers burnt" - 1980s style (video frame capture)

Mark Ramsay why are you exposed to radioactive Po 210 when smoking

Why you are exposed to radioactive Po-210 when you smoke! (video frame capture)

Mark Ramsay Practical Radiation Protection module 4 Time intro

Mark Ramsay explaining the concept of protection by minimising exposure time - uses and limitation (video frame capture)

Mark Ramsay explaining internal dosimetry beer and tritium

Mark Ramsay explaining the concept of internal dosimetry - the "P Pot" (video frame capture)

RPS Course Module 1 Section 9 Medical linac exaample

A quick tour through some x-ray generators – radiotherapy (training application image)

RPS Course Module 10 Section 1 Non radiation accidents

Contingency plans - when they are needed, and when they are not (training application image)

The slides are just a tiny selection of what you will find on our courses. Mark Ramsay has delivered face to face training over many years and the videos and other resource are designed to bring that live experience online.

Need a more in-depth description of how our training system works? We have prepared a number of online training blog articles to take prospective and signed up delegates through every part of the learning process. This resource also includes a troubleshooting guide in the unlikely event that you have login or other access issues.

Why learn online with Ionactive?

Learn at a time to suit you, with access to your course 24/7
Engaging and visual online course material
Regular checks on progress via interactive quizzes and puzzles
End of course exam with multiple-choice and written questions
Certificate of achievement
Direct messaging platform with course tutor Mark Ramsay to answer any queries and offer support
On-going access to quality learning resource after course is complete (3 years) - updated monthly (course content is live)

How to enrol on a course

Course enrolment is quick, simple and done entirely online

Choose a course that you'd like to enrol on
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If you don't have an account already, you'll be prompted to register at checkout
Purchase your course with our secure payment gateway
You'll receive an email confirming your course purchase and link to your course
Start learning online straight away!

The best learning experience

Our online training platform has been custom-built using the latest digital technologies to ensure we give you the best learning experience possible. It works best on modern devices and up-to-date browsers. You can even learn on your mobile, we just recommend you keep it in portrait mode. Courses are being constantly updated - after completing course delegates are welcome to access latest content since training material remains current at all times (within 3 year subscription).

Bespoke courses

Looking for content tailored to your delegates? We also create bespoke corporate training courses, which gives the Manager access to an online admin area where they can see the progress of all delegates.

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Thanks Mark. Really good course given the dry subject :)

– (NS) online RPS training - October 2020 –

Massive thank you to you on a great job on the online training you have created, that must have taken a massive amount of time.

– (PM) online RPS training - November 2020 [QA Delegate] –

I found the course a perfect mix of technical information and practical examples but delivered in a way that made the course enjoyable. I liked the extra information provided in the videos but it was also really nice to know that it was for our own interest and that it wouldn't appear on the test.

– (NS) online RPS training - November 2020 –

Overall, the course is excellent! ... Each section is very colourful and memorable and the quiz at the end of each module gives confidence that the material has been understood, before moving onto the next section.

– (RC) online RPS training - November 2020 –

The course is fab, well detailed and a really good engagement from you with light banter :)

– (SD) online RPS training - November 2020 –

I found the course very well laid out and was a good pace.

– (AP) online RPS training - November 2020 [X-ray (RF) Delegate] –

The course is good, there are a few typos here and there but given the length and diversity of the course it is not surprising.

– (SO) online RPS training - November 2020 [X-ray Delegate] –

I was very pleased this morning to receive my results for the RPS course and to learn I had passed. It was a fascinating course to be fair. It took me way back to my physics studies and early engineering career. Tough but enjoyable.

– (CE) online RPS training - November 2020 [Transport Delegate] –

I (surprisingly to be honest) enjoyed the course! I think it's very well made and I have to say that I really liked your little videos. We can feel your passion for the subject.

– (TD) online RPS training - December 2020 [University Delegate] –

Great course. Definitely took me 5 days not 2 though!! Mark always helpful and prompt when support required. Definitely recommend this course.

– (LP) online RPS training - December 2020 [Medical Delegate] –

Thanks Mark. Just wanted to say I really enjoyed the course, it was really well presented throughout and kept me engaged!

– (TD) online RPS training - December 2020 [Medical Delegate] –

Main objective was to understand radioactive materials better and you have certainly fulfilled this for me. Excellent content and well delivered. Thank you.

– (AC) online RPS training - December 2020 [Transport Delegate] –

I found the course interesting as its a new aspect to my role, I've only dealt with hazardous chemicals before so have learnt a lot from this course.

– (TN) online RPS training - January 2021 [Research Delegate] –

Course was good, Found it very interesting. I liked the links to the examples which i found very useful.

– (CC) online RPS training - January 2021 [Geophysical Delegate] –

I found the course very useful and informative. All in all I found it quite a bit of reading but certainly it has enlightened me to the role of the RPS.

– (LE) online RPS training - January 2021 [Medical Delegate] –

The course is very informative and I learnt a lot. There are a couple of proof reading spelling errors I noticed.

– (PH) online RPS training - January 2021 [Health & Safety Delegate] –

I thought the course was very good and the mixture of the text / video and support documentation was ideal.

– (AW) online RPS training - January 2021 [Radioactive Waste Delegate] –

I found material very well presented and helpful, legislation is bit dry but it is what it is. I enjoyed this course. It's definitely the best ever online course I have done.

– (ZB) online RPS training - January 2021 [Medical Delegate] –

Well done on the course, I thought it worked very well and its good to have something that you can pick up when you have time.

– (JD) online RPS training - January 2021 [Medical Delegate] –

Hi Mark, excellent thank you very much. The course was really good, I liked the ease of access with it all being online, the modules were very clear and informative. Will likely make this our go to course.

– (MS) online RPS training - February 2021 [Medical Delegate] –

Thank you for this. I’ll miss you now – your little videos were great to keep me going! Thank you for an excellent online course – I find it quite difficult to keep focused on online training so appreciate how engaging you made this course

– (MA) online RPS training - June 2021 [Research Delegate] –