What our Delegates think of the course

The course was fantastic, really stretching, and importantly gives me the confidence to now both understand and more importantly tackle some real issues with ionising radiation by constructing a safe system of work for my planned operations. Thank you again, didn't know what to expect, worth every penny.

– Michael Christopher Stuttle –

I just wanted to say I really enjoyed the course and learnt so much, its been very helpful for my role and I wanted to say thank you!

– Pete F –

As it's an online course, i was a little sceptical as I find I learn better in a classroom/instructor environment, however, the course content was presented in a way to keep it interesting and manageable. The little video clips from Mark at the end of each section really helped to make it relatable so it kept me engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and definitely recommend it.

– Des Crothall –

Industrial Radiographer. After initial doubts about the course (we seem to stick to the norm PCN, TWI) I reached out to Mark with questions, and after several emails, he put all my doubts to rest. This course is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough. Living in the Netherlands also means flying back to the UK becomes an expensive hobby to keep recertifying. Before you think about recertifying for RPS, ARS, or BRS please get in touch with Mark. 10/10

– Carl Cope –

Excellent course material, easy to navigate and a very comprehensive learning journey. Thank you, knowledge gained will be put to good use.

– Lee Strawther –

Course was excellent, content was perfect, the quizzes during the course cemented the learning in each area, being able to review each section and correct misconceptions before moving on, this gave me more confidence for sitting the final test, also being able to access the resource in the future is a bonus. Thank you Mark and team.

– Geoffrey License –

Wonderful informative course! Very imaginative methods of delivery and kept me interested from start to finish. Excellent support from Mark Ramsey when needed. Have learnt so much more than I ever expected!

– Carrie Summers –

A very good course, I learned a lot going through the course. I found the exam quite testing but manageable. It was well worth attending and the subject was comprehensibly covered.

– Ian Manson –

Absolutely well done course! Mark explains everything in a way that is both interactive and interesting. Really enjoyed and it's been probably one of the best online courses I've done! Mark also replied to questions very quickly and clearly

– Maria Alves –

Hi Mark Excellent course. Very informative. Kind Regards Nathan

– Nathan Ling –

Thanks Mark. Very well organised and structured course.

– Rupert Collins –

Really great course, user friendly & easy to navigate through modules when you want a refresher. I found the course content interesting and would recommend.

– Kerry Walker –

Thanks, I really enjoyed the course. It was used as an emergency refresher as my previous RPS certificate was awarded in 2001 and the HSE are currently inspecting schools and fining them if the RPS doesn't have a certificate valid from 2018. There was a lot more content than needed for a school RPS, but I found it interesting anyway.

– Graham Phillips –

Very good course and tutor has been there for any help all the way through the course.

– Darren Hutchison –

Thanks Mark! I enjoyed the course - I thought it was very professionally presented as well as being informative.

– Stephen Dugdale –

Thanks Mark. The course is really good, very informative, insightful and relevant. Your easy going approach and ability to let ideas float and digress slightly, at times, made the course more rewarding, as it became more bespoke to the individual. Thanks again Mark.

– Tony Moloney –

Fab course! The combined use of text, graphics, videos, and quizzes made tackling this course enjoyable. The fact that the different aspects of ionising radiation, the regulations, and role of the RPS were covered in separate modules took away the pressure to complete the course in as quick a time as possible and made learning easier. I would hands down recommend Ionactive's online RPS Training Course to any budding RPS!

– Daniel Cox –

Hi Mark. I enjoyed the online course, it was very thorough and gives a practical, real world feel to radiation use. Circumstances dictated that I had to dip into it a couple of hours at a time, which stretched it out over a couple of weeks (not ideal!). The exam was a good test and I was pleased with the result. It is also great to have the resources available on line. So thank you. Regards Mick.

– Mick Barnett –

Excellent course content. Very clear and concise. I did find that the recommended 2 days to complete the course a bit ambitious.

– Stuart Kurth –

Hi Mark, Absolutely excellent course. Content was very comprehensive and the presentation works very well.

– Patrick Reardon –

Very good online environment. Well thought out structure to assist engagement and relatability. Will recommend to other colleagues. Thank you!

– Matthew Patterson –

Dear Ionactive Team, Thank you for an interesting and informative RPS course which I found both challenging and fun in equal measure - a rare combination indeed! James

– James Boswell –

The format of this course is brilliant, on-line delivery of the required content could of been very challenging as the student. However the format of the slides, text and the videos ensured that you remained engaged throughout. The whole process booking , enrolling and completing the course has been straightforward. (Initials only please)

– A H –

A very comprehensive piece of learning with some great resources. Looking forward to putting new knowledge into practice.

– Joe L –

Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course

2 day course

What our Delegates think of the course

– Michael Christopher Stuttle –

I just wanted to say I really enjoyed the course and learnt so much, its been very helpful for my role and I wanted to say thank you!

– Pete F –

– Des Crothall –

– Carl Cope –

Excellent course material, easy to navigate and a very comprehensive learning journey. Thank you, knowledge gained will be put to good use.

– Lee Strawther –

– Geoffrey License –

– Carrie Summers –

A very good course, I learned a lot going through the course. I found the exam quite testing but manageable. It was well worth attending and the subject was comprehensibly covered.

– Ian Manson –

– Maria Alves –

Hi Mark Excellent course. Very informative. Kind Regards Nathan

– Nathan Ling –

Thanks Mark. Very well organised and structured course.

– Rupert Collins –

Really great course, user friendly & easy to navigate through modules when you want a refresher. I found the course content interesting and would recommend.

– Kerry Walker –

– Graham Phillips –

Very good course and tutor has been there for any help all the way through the course.

– Darren Hutchison –

Thanks Mark! I enjoyed the course - I thought it was very professionally presented as well as being informative.

– Stephen Dugdale –

– Tony Moloney –

– Daniel Cox –

– Mick Barnett –

Excellent course content. Very clear and concise. I did find that the recommended 2 days to complete the course a bit ambitious.

– Stuart Kurth –

Hi Mark, Absolutely excellent course. Content was very comprehensive and the presentation works very well.

– Patrick Reardon –

Very good online environment. Well thought out structure to assist engagement and relatability. Will recommend to other colleagues. Thank you!

– Matthew Patterson –

Dear Ionactive Team, Thank you for an interesting and informative RPS course which I found both challenging and fun in equal measure - a rare combination indeed! James

– James Boswell –

– A H –

A very comprehensive piece of learning with some great resources. Looking forward to putting new knowledge into practice.

– Joe L –

This is an online version of Ionactive's signature 2-day RPS training course. It is suitable for any user of ionising radiation who needs to be appointed as a Radiation Protection Supervisor. It covers sealed and unsealed radioactive sources, x-ray generators and the latest safety standards and practices. Completing this course will ensure your employer meets the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) with respect to provision of the RPS role. This course can be taken over 2-days, or over any number days / weeks - course progress is totally flexible based on delegate preferences. Recent delegates include: NHS & private medical (X-ray diagnostics, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine), security industry, ports and airport security, general industry (quality assurance, material detection), oil and gas, food and drink inspection, industrial sterilization, research and development and government departments. If you wish to order several training places at once please choose the purchase order button.

£588 inc VAT

16 hours

10 x modules

Audio content

Videos

Quizzes

Test

Certificate

Course overview

This course consists of approximately two full days of learning which you can take at your own pace. Ionactive strongly believes that "RPS" level delegates should have a reasonable understanding of sealed and unsealed radioactive materials and radiation generators (e.g. x-ray machines). This is regardless of the specific workplace sources being used - understanding all major sources of ionising radiation will provide the RPS with the "bigger picture", seeing radiation sources in context with other potential sources in the workplace. It will also assist the RPS delegate in understanding radiation risk - it is insightful to compare with other sources far and away from the familiar workplace. Each delegate has life time access to all the course content, including all updates. If you are looking for an RPS refresher, then head over here : RPS refresher training course.

Achievement certificate

At the RPS level Ionactive advises that "attendance" or "completion" certificates alone are of little value (to the delegate, their employer and the regulator). Therefore the Ionactive online RPS course includes a comprehensive test that covers all areas of the course (the pass mark is 55%). Two test attempts are allowed (the majority of delegates only need one attempt to pass). Our system allows an 'open book' test so that the delegate can save their progress and consult the training course material before returning to the test. Delegate feedback has been wonderful - when you pass the Ionactive RPS course you will receive an achievement certificate (checkout the delegate feedback).

Typical delegates

Recent delegates include : NHS & private medical delegates (X-ray diagnostics, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine), security industry (x-ray and EDT trace), ports and airport security, general industry (quality assurance, material detection), oil and gas ( FMD and industrial radiography), food and drink inspection, industrial sterilization, research and development (including use of radiochemical laboratories), government departments, A-Level physics students (!).

No prior knowledge is assumed. Whilst this course will be particularly useful for those already working with ionising radiation sources, no prior knowledge of the subject is assumed. A science, physics or maths background is not required - only a willingness to learn (or refresh) is assumed.

Online RPS training modules

Modules cover the following subjects:

Ionising Radiation, their Effects & Potential Harm – a basic introduction to ionising radiation, important terms to be understood and used, radiation exposure, radioactivity, the basics of x-ray systems, the health effects from high and low doses of ionising radiation, and a summary of the sources of natural and man made radiation you may come across.
ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable) - ALARP is a fundamental principle of restricting exposure from ionising radiation. In this module you will consider where ALARP is engineered into radiation sources, and where ALARP requires 'on-going' thinking as you work.
External and Internal Radiation Hazards - in this module you will explore a number of different types of radiation source (or workplace situation) and determine if they are classed as a potential external radiation hazard, an internal radiation hazard or both.
Practical Radiation Protection - here we examine the three key principles for restricting exposure from external hazards (involving time, distance and shielding), as well as the potentially more difficult (but important) principles for avoiding exposures from internal hazards.
Radiation and Contamination Monitoring (including Dosimetry) - this module presents a concise summary of a diverse and potentially complicated area of radiation protection. This is a good example of where we help you understand what you may not know, in order to ask the right questions.
Ionising Radiation Risk - ionising radiation is just one risk you will face when going about your work. The aim of this module is to present ionising radiation risk in context with other risks in the workplace and environment.
Radiation Protection Legislation - here we present a detailed but easy to digest study of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. We also summarise other radiation safety-related legislation covering environmental matters, transport and emergency response.
Local Rules and the Radiation Protection Supervisor - in many ways the most important module of the course. In this module you will discover the nature and significance of local rules. You will also consider the role of the Radiation Protection Supervisor and its relation to the local rules.
The Radiation Protection Adviser and the Regulators - here we discuss the role of the Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and what to expect from the regulators (e.g. Health & Safety Executive and environmental regulators).
Contingency - what to do when things go wrong! Making contingency plans for a reasonably foreseeable radiation accident, rehearsing the plans, putting the plans into effect and investigating accidents.

Throughout this course we will present you with interactive quizzes and puzzles to aid your learning. At the end of this course, you will take an online test consisting mainly of short multiple-choice questions with a few written questions, and receive an achievement certificate if you pass successfully.

You tutor is Mark Ramsay, Radiation Protection Adviser for Ionactive Consulting Limited. If you have any difficulties with the course content please feel free to chat with your tutor using the inbuilt messaging service (blue chat icon).

Tip - Navigating around the online training system is simple. We have written a number of blog articles which may enhance your training experience. These can be found here: Online training blog articles - training application features.

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