Focused training on radiation safety practices for clinicians and surgeons using C-arm fluoroscopy systems.
Designed to IAEA radiation safety standardsFluoroscopy for Non-Radiologists — 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
Does an orthopaedic or urology surgeon need radiation safety training to operate a C-arm? This program provides surgeons and other non-radiology clinicians with essential knowledge of radiation safety during C-arm–guided procedures. It emphasizes safe equipment handling, exposure reduction techniques, and personal protection measures to ensure patient and staff safety in operating room and procedural environments.
A specialised radiation protection training programme
Course Content
C-Arm Handling: Safe operation, positioning, and movement of C-arm systems during surgical and procedural guidance.
Personal Protection: Use of lead aprons, thyroid shields, protective eyewear, and dosimetry to minimize occupational exposure.
Radiation Dose Monitoring: Understanding dose indicators, fluoroscopy time tracking, and cumulative exposure awareness.
Regulatory & Licensing Requirements: Overview of operator responsibilities, training obligations, and applicable radiation regulations for non-radiologist users.
Patient Dose Optimization: Minimizing patient exposure through appropriate collimation, distance, and parameter selection.
Target Audience
Orthopedic Surgeons performing fracture fixation, joint procedures, and other C-arm–guided operations.
Urologists using fluoroscopy for urological interventions.
Pain Management Physicians performing fluoroscopy-guided injections and nerve blocks.
Emergency Physicians using portable fluoroscopy for urgent procedures.
Other Surgical Specialists using C-arm systems in operating rooms or procedure suites.
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?
Orthopedic Surgeons performing fracture fixation, joint procedures, and other C-arm–guided operations. · Urologists using fluoroscopy for urological interventions. · Pain Management Physicians performing fluoroscopy-guided injections and nerve blocks.
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