1 Regional Workshop on National Strategies for Education and Training (E&T)in Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety: Policy Framework and Analysis of E&T Needs 5 - 7 October 2016, Nicosia, Cyprus GREECE Initiatives and achievements towards the establishment of a national policy and strategy SESSION 2 Sharing Member States’ experience on establishing a National Strategy Konstantinos Karfopoulos (EEAE)
2 Introduction - Regulatory authorityCompetent authority for the control, regulation and supervision in the fields of nuclear energy, nuclear technology, radiological, nuclear safety and radiation protection. Public entity (Legal person of public law)
3 Introduction - ActivitiesRegulatory work Inspections Licensing Education & training Provision of services Representations Research Information
4 Legislative frameworkEEAE establishment and organizational laws: make provision for the Division of Research, Development and Education Among its responsibilities: Training and continuing training of occupationally exposed workers Training of scientists & experts on radiation protection and nuclear safety Recognition of curricula The Greek Radiation Protection Regulations: All persons involved in radiological procedures must have knowledge on RP (theoretical and practical training) The competence of the personnel working in radiation facilities and activities must be checked before issuing (or renewing) the operation license of a facility Provisions for QE/RPE, RPO– recognition requirements ΕΕΑΕ issues certificates of competency on RP for occupationally exposed personnel (exams, CVs, personal interviews)
5 Moving towards a National StrategyWhy to establish a national strategy? Effective and sustainable RP system Adequate number of trained personnel Implementation of a National Strategy on E&T
6 Moving towards a National StrategyWhy to establish a national strategy? ISO 9001 EEAE 9001 Dosimetry department Gamma spectrometry measurements Radon Measurements Calibration EMF measurements ISO 17025 17025 29990 ISO 17020 Inspections Design, development and provision of non-formal education and training in radiation protection ISO 29990 17020 EEAE focuses on a more systematic approach to build competence, considering the actual education and training needs (present and future) Optimization of resources IAEA Safety Standards, “The management system for facilities & activities”, GS-R-3
7 Moving towards a National StrategyWhy to establish a national strategy? Recommendations Formalize national strategy in education and training for building competence in radiation protection Develop a plan to assess national and regional training needs Expand the national dose registry information system to include training records To comply with the mandate of EEAE as a RTC To comply with IAEA Safety Standards
8 National Strategy on E&T – IAEA MethodologyPolicy Strategy National Programme What, Why How Tool Supervision: National Steering Committee National Programme
9 National Strategy on E&T – IAEA MethodologyComments in relation to IAEA’s Methodology for Establishing a National Strategy for E&T There were ΝΟ clear provisions for establishing a National Policy and Strategy on E&T EEAE can establish and implement a nationwide E&T programme, compatible with the four steps IAEA’s Methodology
10 National Strategy on E&T – IAEA MethodologyPolicy Strategy National Programme Tool How What, Why Supervision: National Steering Committee National Programme
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12 National Radiation Protection Database (NRPD)EEAE maintains the NRPD which includes among others: facilities (administrative and technical information) inspections results; licensing details; inventory of the radiation sources; dose registry; educational and training records of occupationally exposed workers;
13 National Radiation Protection Database (NRPD)Specialty (24) Radiologist Radiotherapist Nuclear Physician Cardiologist Dentist Veterinarian Medical Physicist Technologist (Radiology) Nurses Operator Radiographer Ass. Radiographer … Department
14 National Radiation Protection Database (NRPD)Specialty (24) Department Practices /Activities (7) Radiology Interventional Radiography Nuclear Medicine Radiotherapy Research / Education Industry Medicine …
15 National Radiation Protection Database (NRPD)Specialty (24) Department Practices /Activities (7) Competency Yes/No Date when the certificate of competence received
16 National Radiation Protection Database (NRPD)Specialty (24) Department Practices /Activities (7) Competency Education (5) Compulsory Education Secondary Education Tertiary Education Technological Education Vocational Education
17 Assessment form on the national E&T needs(<3 yrs)
18 Assessment form on the national E&T needs(<3 yrs)
19 Assessment form on the national E&T needs(<3 yrs)
20 Radiological Facilities (2010 data)Minimum Number* of Medical Physicists to support Radiological Facilities in Greece (equipment and task / patient based) Radiological Facilities (2010 data) No Whole Time Equivalent No of MPs Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators 26 0.56 14.56 60 Co Units 9 0.34 3.06 HDR and LDR Brachytherapy systems 10 0.42 4.20 Radiotherapy X-ray systems 2 0.07 0.14 125I Brachytherapy units 11 4.62 New Patients/year 18,000 0.1/100 patients 18 Nuclear medicine γ-camera systems 158 0.17 26.86 PET/CT 4 0.37 1.48 Dynamic studies / year 300,000 0.03 /1000 studies Wads for radioisotopes therapeutic administration 19 8 New courses of therapy /year 2,900 0.05/100 patients 1,5 Diagnostic/ interventional Radiology CT scanners 364 62 X-ray conventional + mammography systems 1995 0.02 39.9 interventional diagnostic radiology systems 106 39.22 TOTAL ~230 * Criteria for the Staffing Levels in a Medical Physics Department. EFOPM Policy Statement , 1997
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22 Optimization of resourcesDesign of a National Training Programme EEAE takes into account courses given by other institutions on radiation protection or on aspects related to radiation protection. A pool of experts and lecturers highly qualified and experienced is available Cooperation with Academic institutions, Research Centres, other public bodies Optimization of resources
23 Practices / Activities certificate of competenceDesign of a National Training Programme Practices / Activities Category of personnel Training course # of Training Courses Leading to Medical Physics applications MPE Inter – University Postgraduate Course in Medical - Radiation Physics 3 MSc RPE PGEC 1 certificate of participation Interventional Radiology Radiation Health Professionals Radiation protection in Interventional Cardiology certificate of competence Technologists Radiation protection in Interventional Radiology Transfer of Radioactive Material Advisors for the transportation of dangerous goods Transportation of class 7 goods 12(=3x4) Industrial Radiography Radiographers / Assistant radiographers Radiation protection in Industrial Radiography Veterinary Radiology Health Professionals Radiation protection in Veterinary Radiology Scrap Metal Industries Portal Operators Principles of Radiation Detection (on-the-job-training) Mineral extaction and processing companies (NORM) Operators 2 Research activities: use of sealed and unsealed sources Principles of radiation protection <5 Security Equipment for all customs in Greece
24 National programme on Education and Training
25 Development and Implementation of the National Training ProgrammeDifferent model learning services appropriate for each ‘target group’. For each model learning service a curriculum is developed. Procedures for the selection of the participants and the trainers are defined ensuring availability and accessibility of learning resources. Based on the QMS developed and adopted (ISO 29990:2010)
26 Development and Implementation of the National Training ProgrammeBased on the QMS developed and adopted (ISO 29990:2010) 1. Define the training needs 2. Design the training course 3. Provide the training course 4. Monitor the delivery Evaluate the training course Each Learning Service contributes to the implementation of the National Strategy
27 Practices / ActivitiesNational Programme Practices / Activities Category of personnel Training course # of Training Courses Status Medical Physics applications MPE Inter – University Postgraduate Course in Medical - Radiation Physics 3 3 ran RPE PGEC 1 Conducted in Interventional Radiology Radiation Health Professionals Radiation protection in Interventional Cardiology 1 ran in 2016 A syllabus was created Technologists Radiation protection in Interventional Radiology Transfer of Radioactive Material Advisors for the transportation of dangerous goods Transportation of class 7 goods 12(=3x4) 2 were conducted in 2013 3 were conducted in 2014 2 were conducted in 2015 2 were conducted in 2016 Industrial Radiography Radiographers / Assistant radiographers Radiation protection in Industrial Radiography >3 have been conducted (Greek, English) Veterinary Radiology Health Professionals Radiation protection in Veterinary Radiology 1 was conducted in 2015 1 was conducted in 2016 1 more is scheduled for2016 Scrap Metal Industries Portal Operators Principles of Radiation Detection (on-the-job-training) Mineral extaction and processing companies (NORM) Operators 2 Research activities: use of sealed and unsealed sources Principles of radiation protection <5 1 has already been conducted Security Equipment for all customs in Greece Discussions with custom offices have been established
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29 Monitoring of the ImplementationEvaluation of each course Questionnaire Pass Rate at the examinations Feedback from trainees and their employers External Evaluation of the MSc Course on Medical Physics in the framework of the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency Evaluation of the programme Number of courses run vs Number of courses planned Feedback from the Licensing and Inspections Department Comparison of the situation before and after the implementation of the programme in terms of: Collective doses Accident rates
30 Monitoring of the ImplementationEvaluation example Indicator factor: Number of cases exceeding the investigation limit (6mSv/y)
31 National Strategy on E&T – IAEA MethodologyPolicy Strategy National Programme Tool How What, Why Supervision: National Steering Committee National Programme
32 Legislative framework on E&TLaw 4310/2014 Research, Technological Development & Innovation and other provisions Chapter E: Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE) Regulatory Authority Duties of Ministries Duties of EEAE EEAE Management …
33 Legislative framework on E&TChapter E: Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE) Regulatory Authority the competent Minister and the EEAE Duties of Ministries The designing of policies through the formulation of national strategies … Duties of EEAE A presidential Decree issued upon EEAE’s request on issues related to: To recommend to the competent Minister and the Minister of Education and Religious Affairs the issuing of Ministerial Decisions, Pres. Decrees regarding the implementation of the national policy …
34 Approved by the Board of EEAELegislative framework on E&T Policy Ministerial Decision with the national policy and strategy for the protection of the public, the workers and the environment from ionizing radiation and artificially produced non-ionizing radiation The education and training is included as a mechanism for promoting Safety Culture and enhancing the national competence in RP Strategy The methodology is defined: Stage 1: Determination of sectors that initiatives should be taken in respect to Radiation Protection Stage 2: Design of a programme in respect to the above initiatives Stage 3: Implementation of the programme Stage 4: Evaluation of the strategy EEAE is responsible for the implementation of the national strategy Approved by the Board of EEAE
35 Finalize the on going national programme Way Forward Finalize the on going national programme Evaluation of its progress Issuing of the policy document Preparation of the new national programme in the framework of the EC Directive 2013/59/EURATOM National Programme EC Directive
36 Way Forward E-learning platformA new e-learning platform based on Moodle was installed and is fully operated Recognition of PGEC ECTS Units In collaboration with the National Technical University of Athens 60 ECTS* are going to recognized for the PGEC students *European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System “Blended learning in radiation protection and radioecology” was approved by the Belgian European Agency 24 years partnership 8 academic institutions, 2 non academic institutions 6 e-learning modules
37 Way Forward Proposal of a national programAYRA – Evaluation of the initiatives at national level for the protection against the ionizing and non-ionizing radiation – Raising Awareness KPIs for efficiency and effectiveness of the radiation protection system Opening to new generation Socio-economical survey of the EEAE impact
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