This is in connection with the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) training certificate as one of the documentary requirements to be submitted by an applicant to FDA-CDRRHR in relation to the License to Operate (LTO) as radiation facility or establishment.
For clarification, please be informed that the FDA CDRRHR or the FDA Academy does not offer or conduct radiation protection training for Radiation Protection Officers. However, the FDA-CDRRHR accepts training certificates, certifications, proof of completion or participation on the said topic that are issued by a third party service provider from the sectors of the industry, academe, government or National Regulatory Authority, or non-government organization (NGO) both here and abroad that is recognized, certified or accredited by the Philippine Accreditation Board, Professional Regulatory Commission, ISO Certification bodies, Commission on Higher Education, professional or industry organizations, and other relevant international organizations, like the International Atomic Energy Agency.
For more information and inquiries, kindly contact the FDA Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research (CDRRHR) through e-mail at [email protected] and cc: the Policy and Planning Service-FDA Academy at [email protected].
Dissemination of this advisory by all concerned parties and stakeholders is hereby requested.
Attachment: > FDA Advisory No. 2019-309