RSO Refresher for Industrial Radiography

RSO Refresher Training for Industrial Radiography

This course is designed for Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs) managing a CNSC licence for industrial radiography in Canada. It covers regulatory changes from 2020 to 2026 and meets the refresher training requirements set out in REGDOC-1.6.2, Section 3.3.1.

Whether you are an RSO responsible for a single licence or managing radiation protection across multiple locations, this course brings you up to date on the REGDOCs, regulations, CNSC expectations, and industry data that affect your work – and prepares you for what is coming next.

What This Course Covers

  • Regulatory Framework
  • Regulatory Updates
  • What’s Coming
  • CNSC Oversight and Industry Data
  • Radiation Protection Review

Who This Course Is For

  • Radiation Safety Officers responsible for a CNSC industrial radiography licence
  • RSOs who need to document refresher training for their Radiation Protection Program (RPP)
  • Alternate RSOs, site RSOs, and radiation protection consultants supporting industrial radiography licensees
  • Anyone preparing for a CNSC inspection who wants to ensure their regulatory knowledge is current

What You’ll Get

  • Certificate of Completion
    Documents your RSO refresher training per REGDOC-1.6.2, Section 3.3.1. Retain it in your RPP records.
  • Current Regulatory Knowledge
    Every REGDOC and regulatory change relevant to industrial radiography from 2020 to 2026, explained in plain language with practical RSO-focused analysis.
  • Industry Data You Can Use
    CNSC oversight report trends, fee projections, CEDO pass rates, and enforcement action summaries – data that helps you benchmark your program and plan your budget.
  • Practical Skills
    A worked dose reconstruction case study with step-by-step calculations, reporting requirements, and the regulatory context you need to handle a real event.
  • Instructor Access
    Have a question about the course material or how it applies to your licence? The instructor is available to connect with you directly over Microsoft Teams.

RSO Refresher Training Requirements in Canada

REGDOC-1.6.2 (August 2021) requires that RSOs maintain their qualifications through refresher training that covers changes to safety standards, equipment, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The CNSC recommends refresher training at least every 3 to 5 years, or whenever significant changes occur.

Upon completion, your certificate of completion serves as documented evidence of RSO refresher training for licence renewals and CNSC inspections.

Course Format

This course is available as an online self-paced course. You’re never on your own — the instructor is available to answer questions and connect with you over Microsoft Teams as needed.

Contact us to discuss the format that works best for your organization.

Course Content

INTRODUCTION
Introduction
CNSC REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
How to Read the Regulatory Framework
1 Quiz
Regulatory Framework Fundamentals
REGULATORY UPDATES
REGDOC-1.6.1 v2.1: Licence Application Guide Update
REGDOC-1.6.2: Radiation Protection Programs
REGDOC-2.7.1: Radiation Protection
REGDOC-2.2.3 v1.1: CEDO Certification
REGDOC-2.7.2, Volume I: Dosimetry
REGDOC-3.1.3: Reporting Requirements
Transport Update: Client Identification Database
1 Quiz
Regulatory Updates in Force
PROPOSED CHANGES
The CNSC Regulatory Framework Plan
DIS-24-01: Proposed NSRDR and PTNSR 2015 Amendments
Safeguards: What Depleted Uranium Shielding Means for Your Licence
IAEA SSR-6 Rev. 2: The 2025 Transport Regulations
1 Quiz
Proposed Changes and the Regulatory Horizon
INDUSTRY DATA
CNSC Oversight Report Highlights: 2022–2024
CNSC Fees and Service Standards
CEDO Certification: Applications, Renewals, and Pass Rates
Certified Exposure Devices and New Equipment
1 Quiz
Industry Oversight, Fees, and Certification
RADIATION PROTECTION REVIEW
Low-Dose Radiation: What the Science Shows
Estimating Extremity Dose After a Source Retrieval
1 Quiz
Radiation Protection: Science and Reporting
CONCLUSION
Course Summary and Next Steps