This 12 hour course provides a general overview of the international agencies and institutions in the nuclear framework and their activities in safety support.

Topics include:

• Introduction

• Main international Agencies and Institutions working in the nuclear area

-International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

-Nuclear Energy Agency(NEA)

-Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)

-World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)

-Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI)

-Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

-International Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP)

• Influence of these institutions in emergencies and radiation protection fields

• Future working lines