Focused training on radiation protection practices during interventional and image-guided procedures.
Designed to IAEA radiation safety standardsSafety in Interventional Radiology — Medical Sector
Also available on request, including in-house at your own site.
Duration
2 Days
Depending on program level & content scope
Certificate
Official Certification
Verifiable and officially documented
Compliance
IAEA Standards
Meets international best practices
Upcoming dates
Scheduled on request — ask us for the next date
Program Overview
How is the clinical team protected from scatter dose during long interventional procedures? This program provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge on staff radiation protection during catheterization and image-guided interventional procedures. It emphasizes practical safety measures, proper use of protective equipment, dose monitoring, and scatter radiation management to reduce occupational exposure.
A specialised radiation protection training programme
Course Content
Staff Protection During Catheterization: Radiation risks in interventional procedures and exposure reduction strategies.
Ceiling Screens & Lead Glasses: Proper selection and effective use of protective shielding devices.
Dosimetry: Personal dose monitoring, badge placement, and exposure assessment.
Scatter Radiation Management: Understanding scatter sources, room layout optimization, and operator positioning to reduce secondary exposure.
Radiation Dose Tracking: Methods for recording and reviewing cumulative occupational dose for interventional staff.
Target Audience
Interventional Radiologists performing image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Vascular Surgeons using fluoroscopy in catheterization labs and hybrid operating rooms.
Cath Lab Staff involved in assisting, monitoring, and supporting interventional radiology procedures.
Certificate
Certificate of Successful Completion issued by ALDuha Institute for Training and Environmental Consulting
Verifiable and officially documented
Issued upon successful attendance and assessment
Compliance Reference
Requirements of the Radiation Protection Department – Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (Qatar)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards and guidelines
International best practices in radiation safety
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend this course?
Interventional Radiologists performing image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. · Vascular Surgeons using fluoroscopy in catheterization labs and hybrid operating rooms. · Cath Lab Staff involved in assisting, monitoring, and supporting interventional radiology procedures.
How long is the course?
2 Days — Depending on program level & content scope
What certificate is issued?
Certificate of Successful Completion issued by ALDuha Institute for Training and Environmental Consulting · Verifiable and officially documented
Which requirements does the course follow?
Requirements of the Radiation Protection Department – Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (Qatar) · International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards and guidelines