Radiation Protection Officer (RSO) Qualification Course
This programme equips those working with radioactive materials and radiation devices to handle them safely. Its curriculum follows the examination system adopted by the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission.
Upcoming course dates
| Dates | Hours | Duration | City | Format | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||||
| 6 – 10 September | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Riyadh | Classroom or online | Register |
| 25 – 29 October | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Al Khobar | Classroom or online | Register |
| 6 – 10 December | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Riyadh | Classroom or online | Register |
| 2027 | |||||
| 24 – 28 January | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Al Khobar | Classroom or online | Register |
| 28 March – 1 April | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Riyadh | Classroom or online | Register |
| 2 – 6 May | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Al Khobar | Classroom or online | Register |
| 13 – 17 June | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Riyadh | Classroom or online | Register |
| 25 – 29 July | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Al Khobar | Classroom or online | Register |
| 5 – 9 September | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Riyadh | Classroom or online | Register |
| 24 – 28 October | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Al Khobar | Classroom or online | Register |
| 5 – 9 December | 8am – 5pm | 5 days — 40 training hours | Riyadh | Classroom or online | Register |
The next schedule will be announced shortly. Contact us to arrange a round that suits your team.
Classroom courses are held in the city shown; the virtual course is broadcast live on the same schedule.
Course fees per attendee
Prices are in Saudi riyals and include VAT. Groups of three or more trainees from the same organisation receive a special rate, and closed courses at your premises are quoted separately.
Classroom — SAR 2,990
A hotel conference room in Riyadh or Al Khobar, with lunch, coffee breaks, and the printed course material with a notepad and pen.
Virtual — SAR 2,070
Live online through the Webex platform, with electronic course material.
Daily course schedule
| Day | Content |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Radiation physics · Radiation physics — calculations |
| Day 2 | Interaction of ionising radiation with matter · Interaction with matter — calculations |
| Day 3 | Dosimetric quantities · Dosimetric quantities — calculations |
| Day 4 | Biological effects of radiation · Internal and external dose calculations |
| Day 5 | Radiation shielding · Radiation detectors · National radiation-protection requirements |
Each day runs from 8:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the afternoon, with a break from 12:00 to 1:00.
Course curriculum
Radioactivity and radioactive decay
Interaction of radiation with matter
Radiation measurement techniques and their statistical fluctuation
Dosimetric quantities and their units
Biological effects of ionising radiation
Dose calculations
Radiation shielding
Safe transport of radioactive material
Detectors, survey meters and contamination monitors
Saudi national dose limits for radiation exposure
Radioactive contamination
Radioactive waste disposal
The radiation protection programme (RPP)
Radiation protection records
Additional course provisions
Practice question bank
A bank of more than 250 questions simulating the Commission's examination, provided to classroom and online attendees alike.
Printed and electronic material
Handed out on the first day of the course, and delivered electronically for the virtual classroom.
Final electronic assessment
An assessment of the attendee's understanding of the course modules.
Training certificate on completion
Issued by TEC Training Center in the attendee's name, spelled exactly as entered on the registration form.
Free post-course consultation
Attendees may consult our team at any time after the programme ends.
Other radiation protection and safety programmes
Group registration and closed courses
Register several attendees at once through the TEC Training Center form, or contact us about a closed course at your facility.
Register your team A closed course for your facility