Course Name:

1 Day Veterinary RPS Training

This is a dedicated course for all those in veterinary practice who are involved in the use of X-ray imaging for the diagnosis and treatment of animals.

It covers all radiation protection issues relevant to those working in veterinary practices, including:

• Nature of ionising radiation
• Biological effects of ionising radiation
• Practical radiation protection
• Legal requirements and regulations
• Compliance with the new Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
• Local rules and the RPS role
• Working with unsealed radioactive sources (iodine)
• Delegate experience and good practice exchange

ARPS veterinary courses are aimed at all those responsible for diagnostic veterinary X-Ray facilities and would be useful to veterinary surgeons, practice managers and senior nurses alike.