History, purpose, objectives and institutional performance
First meeting of the Radiological Protection Commission (CPR-CBR) in February 2019 at the CBR headquarters in the city of São Paulo (SP).
The Radiation Protection Committee of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) was created with the mission of establishing, guiding, and promoting initiatives related to radiation protection and safety in diagnostic and interventional radiology services throughout the country. Its work integrates joint actions with scientific societies, academic institutions, international entities, and regulatory bodies, seeking to strengthen the culture of radiation protection and promote safer practices in the use of ionizing radiation.
The Commission is dedicated to educating medical professionals, supporting health managers and services in adopting best practices, and bringing reliable information closer to the general public, helping to demystify risks and clarify benefits related to the use of radiation. Furthermore, it plays a fundamental role in standardizing procedures, producing technical content, and disseminating educational materials that support the development of safer and more effective medical practice.
The CPR/CBR also plays an important role in representing Brazil to the main international organizations regarding radiation protection and medical applications of radiation. This positioning allows Brazil to follow global recommendations, incorporating scientific, regulatory, and educational advances into the national context. The Commission's first official meeting, which marked the structured resumption of its activities, took place on February 14, 2019, at the CBR headquarters.
Mission and performance
With a commitment to permanently strengthening the culture of radiation protection in Brazil, the CBR (Brazilian College of Radiology) restructured its Commission, consolidating a multidisciplinary team composed of radiologists, medical physicists, technologists, and specialists from various fields. The main objective of the CPR/CBR (Radiation Protection Commission of the Brazilian College of Radiology) is to improve the radiological protection of patients, healthcare professionals, and the general population, promoting safer clinical practices aligned with current national standards and the recommendations of leading international organizations.
The Commission focuses its efforts on promoting educational activities, producing informational materials, and developing support tools for healthcare professionals. One of its focuses is making documents, campaigns, and content produced by international organizations recognized for their technical excellence in radiological safety accessible in Portuguese. This initiative broadens access to knowledge and has a direct impact on improving the quality of diagnostic imaging services.
Furthermore, the CPR/CBR works to disseminate information on radiation protection to the media and opinion leaders, offering clarifications aimed at the general public, contributing to a correct understanding of the risks and benefits of radiation and to combating misinformation.
Radiation Protection Committee during a meeting with the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) on July 4, 2023 in Brasília (DF).
Meeting of the Radiological Protection Commission and the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) – CPR/CBR in July 2023.
Dr. Hilton Leão giving a lecture at the Radiation Protection Arena during the 51st Brazilian Congress of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR22) which took place in Florianópolis (SC).
The Radiation Protection Committee of the Brazilian College of Radiology (CBR) maintains strategic partnerships with national and international institutions of great relevance to radiological safety. In the national context, it works in cooperation with the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and the National Nuclear Safety Agency (ANSN), contributing to the technical alignment, interpretation, and implementation of radiation protection regulations applicable to health services, developing joint actions that broaden their scientific, educational, and social impact.
Institutional Objectives
The CBR's Radiation Protection Committee is guided by the following central objectives:
• To promote initiatives and implement actions aimed at radiological protection and safety in diagnostic and interventional radiology.
• To promote a safety culture among occupationally exposed professionals and to educate the public about the risks and benefits of radiation, demystifying concepts and reducing unfounded fears.
• To represent Brazil in international forums, campaigns, and organizations dedicated to radiation protection and the medical applications of radiation.
• Strengthen partnerships with national and international institutions for the development of campaigns, technical projects, research, and educational materials.
• To produce and provide technical content, videos, reference documents, and tools that assist in safe clinical practice.
• To participate in and promote scientific events, encouraging continuing education and the ongoing professional development of diagnostic imaging teams.
• To work with the press and media to disseminate reliable information of public interest regarding radiological safety.
The Radiation Protection Committee of the Brazilian College of Radiology (CBR) remains committed to promoting safety, quality of care, and the responsible use of ionizing radiation in the country. Through educational actions, technical initiatives, scientific cooperation, and strategic national and international partnerships, the Committee reaffirms its role as a reference in radiation protection in Brazil. Its commitment is continuous: to support professionals, guide health services, engage in dialogue with society, and contribute to ensuring that diagnostic imaging is always performed with excellence, ethics, and safety.