Theoretical lecture is aimed in providing common terminology and basic standards including:

– concepts of radiation and radiological materials including terms and scientific definitions;

– types of radiological materials (medical and industrial);

– dose and exposure and key associated radiological terms, concepts, and definitions;

– natural and ionizing radiation associated with risk factors in natural and maritime environments;

– IAEA standards and safety considerations (guidelines and limits);

– radiation injuries/sickness with corresponding case studies;

– radiation safety and protection (time, distance, and shielding).

The duration of the module is 3 training hours.