Basic X-ray radiation hazard awareness in chiropractic practices
Developed in association with the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). Suitable for practices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
X-Ray Radiation Awareness Training for Chiropractic Practices
If your practice operates X-ray equipment, you have legal duties under the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRRs) to ensure that employees receive suitable and proportionate radiation safety information, instruction and training.
This applies not only to those using the equipment, but also to:
Reception staff
Practice managers
Cleaners and maintenance contractors
Landlords or building personnel
Any employee who may work near the X-ray room
Failure to evidence appropriate awareness training can leave your practice vulnerable during regulatory inspection.
Designed Specifically for Chiropractic Practices
This online course provides a clear, practical introduction to:
What X-ray radiation is
The potential health risks
Why the IRRs require awareness training
Controlled areas and local rules
ALARP and safe working principles
What staff must (and must not) do around an X-ray room
The course puts radiation risk into perspective while reinforcing the safety systems already in place within well-designed chiropractic facilities.
Course developed by radiation protection professionals with extensive UK regulatory experience in association with the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). BCA members can save 20% via BCA Privilege.
Suitable for Both Non-Operators and Operators
This course is appropriate for:
Staff who do not directly operate X-ray equipment but work within the practice
X-ray equipment operators as foundational radiation protection awareness training
For operators, this course supports their wider role-specific and practical training by providing the foundational radiation protection knowledge expected under the IRRs.
This course does not replace practical equipment training or any IR(ME)R role-specific requirements, but provides the radiation hazard awareness expected under radiation safety legislation.
Practical, Proportionate and Inspection-Ready
Fully online – instant access
Takes approximately 30 minutes
6 months access from enrollment
Short knowledge test (80% pass mark)
Digital certificate issued on completion
Suitable evidence of radiation awareness training for IRR compliance
Support Your Practice’s Compliance
Providing proportionate radiation awareness training demonstrates:
A commitment to staff safety
Compliance with IRR information and instruction duties
Appropriate governance arrangements
A defensible position in the event of HSE or HSENI inspection
Course Curriculum
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Course handout and additional information
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Basic X-ray radiation hazard awareness training presentation
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Course test
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Delegate declaration
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Course feedback
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About this course
- £36.00
- 5 lessons
- 0.5 hours of video content
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About the instructor
Bob Kerr BSc(Hons) CRadP FSRP MNucI MRSC MSaRS
Hi there, thanks for looking at and hopefully signing up for one of our online radiation safety training courses.
I am the Director of RP Alba Ltd. I have been working with and advising users of radiation and radioactivity for over 20 years. Most of my radiological work has been in various parts of the United Kingdom (UK), however I have also performed work with radiation and radioactive materials on various continents.
I hold a Certificate of Competence from RPA2000 to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and a further Certificate of Competence to act as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA).
I am a Chartered Radiation Protection Professional, a Fellow of the Society for Radiological Protection, a Member of the Nuclear Institute, a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a Member of the Association of University Radiation Protection Officers (AURPO) and a Member of the Safety and Reliability Society.
I have first hand experience of working with clients in various sectors that use radiation or work with radioactivity. My first hand radiological experience includes work with the following: veterinary, dental, food manufacturing, X-ray manufacturer/suppliers, industrial radiography, nuclear, universities, schools, class 7 dangerous goods transportation companies and contaminated land remediation. I have personally been involved in developing, reviewing and/or approving the content of all of our training courses.
I welcome any feedback that you can give us on our courses to help RP Alba Ltd continually improve our courses and services to your benefit.