Fortalecimiento del programa de entrenamiento en protección radiológica y uso seguro de materiales radiactivos para integrantes del órgano regulador en Colombia: enfoque en competencias legales, regulatorias, organizacionales y técnicas.

Abstract

This paper presents the strengthening of the Training Program in Radiological Protection and Safe Use of Radioactive Materials, a project aimed at members of the Regulatory Body in Colombia and developed within the Licensing and Control Group of the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC). The main objective of the intervention was to consolidate technical guidelines and develop theoretical and practical competencies in critical areas such as measurements, dosimetry, and radiological protection for evaluators and inspectors. The methodology employed consisted of starting with a documentary base developed by previous cohorts of interns, proceeding to a review, update, and restructuring of these resources with the support of specialized literature, including courses from CIEMAT and official IAEA documents. Among the most significant results is the strengthening of "Module 2" of the program, aimed at consolidating competencies in technical disciplines. This component comprehensively addresses the theoretical physical foundations, covering everything from atomic and nuclear structure to the classification of radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) and the main mechanisms of radiation interaction with matter. In conclusion, the updating and improvement of these educational resources generates a positive impact on the technical and operational capacity of the regulatory body, in order to raise the skills of both newly hired staff and officials who require continuous retraining processes.