Appendix A Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1174-2003

APPENDIX A

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY PROGRAM

The following list represents suggested continuing education, training, and other opportunities that

are available for DOE personnel after completion of the competency requirements in this technical

Functional Area Qualification Standard. It is extremely important that personnel involved with this

program maintain their proficiency through continuing education, training, reading, or other

activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences. The list of suggested activities was

developed by the Subject Matter Experts involved in the development of the Functional Area

Qualification Standard and is not all-inclusive.

LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Radiation Protection personnel shall participate in an Office/Facility-specific continuing training and

qualification program that includes the following elements:

Continuing technical education and/or training covering topics directly related to the

Radiation Protection area as determined appropriate by management. This may include

courses/training provided by Department of Energy, other government agencies, outside

vendors, or local educational institutions. Continuing training topics should also address

identified weaknesses in the knowledge or skills of the individual personnel.

Attend seminars, symposia, or technical meetings related to Radiation Protection.

Engage in self-study of new regulations, requirements, or advances related to Radiation

Protection.

Participation in practical exercises such as emergency or operational drills, simulations, or

laboratory-type exercises.

Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual Development

Plans.

Association or interaction with professional health physics organizations such as the Health

Physics Society, American Board of Health Physics, and the National Registry of Radiation

Protection Technologists is encouraged.