QaMPS in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) organized Radiation Protection Training Course for Technicians held on 22 June 2019 in Bayt Al Dhiyafa, HBKMC, Doha.

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Use of diagnostic radiology services is common in most of the hospitals and medical centers in Qatar. The risk factor in working with radioactive sources (especially x-ray) is one of the most important factors that limit the spread of this technology (despite its importance).  Therefore, QaMPS together with HMC, observed urgent need to train staff on the conditions and requirements of radiation protection in accordance with the nature of the work and the expected risks

 

Radiation workers (including technologists and radiographers, etc.) dealing potentially with ionizing radiation, needs regular training courses about radiation protection. It is mandatory to take radiation protection courses every two years to renew their license. Radiation courses are also mandatory for new staff. This course acquired a total of 4.5 CPD hours approved from Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) and help the staff in their license renewal process.

 

Dr. Renato Padovani was the invited speaker from Italy and the workshop was attended by 105 participants.

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At the end of this activity the participants benefited with the following: 

• Knowledge on radiation protection

• Knowledge on how to reduce external radiation exposure

• Awareness on the radiation patient safety.

• Resources to the self-development in the field of radiation safety.

• Knowledge about compliance with the international standards in radiation protection.