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Ionising radiation and radioactive substances are widely used in medicine, industry, research and technology. All these areas of application require high levels of competence in radiation protection of those working in the field. In order to maintain the high standards of safety for occupationally exposed workers, patients and the public, we need professional education and training programmes in radiation protection.
 
Regulatory Framework
 
In Germany, the radiation protection regulatory framework requires that each licensee needs at least one person who is in charge of radiation protection matters in relation to the licensee’s type of ‘practice’ more...


   
Courses regulated in the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV) and the X-Ray Ordinance (RöV)
 
All training requirements are regulated in the Radiation Protection Ordinance ("Strahlenschutzverordnung", StrlSchV) and the X-Ray Ordinance ("Röntgenverordnung", RöV). more...


Competent authorities for recognising requisite qualification courses in radiation protection
 
Requisite qualification courses in radiation protection must be recognised by the competent authority, as appropriate. Such recognition can be given when courses meet requirements stipulated for individual qualification groups, when the course content is conveyed by qualified instructors, and when the necessary equipment is available. Competent authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany are listed according to individual states in the following. Interested parties should contact the relevant contact person for the relevant courses in their region. more...