The Radiation Protection Training and Consultancy Centre (RPTCC) contribute to building capacity in radiation protection and safety. RPTCC delivers specialised training and expert consultancy to individuals, institutions, and industries working with ionising and non-ionising radiation. From radiographers and researchers to telecom engineers and regulatory officers, the Centre equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to ensure safe, compliant, and responsible use of radiation technologies.

 

Vision

To become the leading and preferred regional centre for radiation protection training and consultancy, empowering professionals and institutions to uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and public health.

 

Mission

To provide high-quality, evidence-based, solution-driven training and expert consultancy in radiation protection and safety, supporting national development, regulatory compliance, and the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology.

 

Core Functions

  • Provide specialised training in radiation protection and safety.
  • Offer consultancy services on risk assessments, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Deliver Radiofrequency (RF) safety training for telecom, construction, and broadcasting industries.
  • Support commercialisation of research findings and institutional positioning as a Technical Support Organisation (TSO).

 

Impact and Achievements

  • Builds national and regional capacity in radiation safety and compliance.
  • Equips healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry workers with practical radiation safety skills.
  • Strengthens Ghana’s regulatory framework through consultancy and technical support.
  • Promotes public awareness and evidence-based safety practices.
  • Conducted the Annual National Radiographers Training Course for over 10 years.
  • Supported IAEA fellowship training and international workshops.
  • Coordinated RPI’s seminar series and institutional knowledge-sharing platforms.
  • Published peer-reviewed studies on occupational exposure and radiological risk assessments.

RPTCC offers tailored training and consultancy services to meet the evolving needs of Ghana’s radiation landscape:

  • Specialised training programmes in ionising and non-ionising radiation safety
  • RF safety training for telecom, construction, and broadcast professionals
  • Consultancy on radiation protection programmes, including risk assessments and regulatory compliance
  • Safety assessments for radiological facilities, equipment, and radioactive material transport
  • Support for licensing and regulatory submissions to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)
  • Capacity-building workshops for healthcare workers, researchers, and radiation safety officers

Looking to build radiation safety capacity or meet regulatory requirements? Speak with our experts today.

  • Annual National Radiographers Training Course – delivered consistently for over a decade
  • IAEA and ICTP Fellowship Training – supporting international knowledge exchange
  • On-the-job training in radiation safety for medical, industrial, and academic institutions
  • Environmental and radiological impact assessments for new and existing facilities
  • Support for RPI’s Technical Support Organisation (TSO) positioning
  • Coordination of RPI’s Seminar Series and knowledge-sharing platforms
  • ICT and library services to support research, training, and institutional learning

Join our upcoming training programmes to strengthen your institutional safety culture

RPTCC offers a dynamic learning environment supported by:

  • Modern training facilities for in-person and hybrid learning
  • Digital infrastructure for online course delivery and remote consultancy
  • Access to RPI laboratories and technical experts for hands-on learning
  • Resource-rich library and ICT systems to support research and professional development

Enrol in our certified training programmes now

  • Radiation protection education and curriculum development
  • Safety assessment of radiological sites and equipment
  • Management of radioactive waste and NORM residues
  • Transport safety for radioactive materials
  • RF radiation safety and exposure mitigation
  • Regulatory compliance and international safety standards

Collaborate with us on policy-relevant studies and safety innovations

Radiation Protection Training and Consultancy Centre (RPTCC)
P. O. Box LG 80
Legon

Digital Address (GPS):
GE-257-0465

Phone:
Tel: (+233) 30 39 73 790
Tel: (+233) 31 22 98 049

Email:
rpi@gaec.gov.gh

Have a training request or consultancy inquiry? Contact our team to discuss how we can support your goals.