Criteria for gaining accreditation as a CRE

The EPA currently issues acreditation for CREs in the following categories:

Diagnostic imaging apparatus (x-ray)
Fixed radiation gauges

Diagnostic imaging apparatus

Applicants seeking accreditation as a CRE for diagnostic imaging apparatus (DIA) must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the activities they will be undertaking. Those who meet the criteria in the table on this page are eligible for accreditation in the area specific to their qualifications.

In addition to the listed pre-requisites, anyone wishing to gain accreditation in DIA must also hold a current radiation user licence relevant to the work they will be undertaking.

Applicants requiring advice on the courses currently available to qualify them to be accredited should contact the EPA's Hazardous Materials, Chemicals and Radiation Section on (02) 9995 5959.

Accreditation category	Code	Pre-requisites
DIA for dental only	RAD	Consulting Radiation Expert for diagnostic imaging (dental) provided by William Green Pty Ltd Prior to December 2006 Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology - Certificate of successful completion of radiography and fluoroscopy (Stage 3 Pass), University of Sydney School of Medical Radiation Sciences and Education Connections (formerly University of Sydney Continuing Professional Education Unit) EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guidelines
DIA for mammography only	RCM	Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) accreditation program mammography physics and quality control conducted by University of Sydney OR ACPSEM certification: Digital Mammography Equipment Testing (CR and DR) to the standard defined by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Accreditation Requirements EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guidelines
DIA (excluding mammography and dental) radiography fluoroscopy computed tomography bone mineral densitometry veterinary and chiropractic	RAR	Prior to December 2006 Quality assurance in diagnostic radiology certificate of successful completion radiography and fluoroscopy Stage 3 - pass (equipment registration testing) conducted by the University of Sydney School of Medical Radiation Sciences and Education Connections EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guidelines Prior to January 2004 Quality assurance in diagnostic radiology certificate - radiographic and fluoroscopy equipment registration testing conducted by the Continuing Professional Education Unit at the University of Sydney EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guideline Prior to 21 July 2000 Quality assurance in diagnostic radiology three-day course conducted by the Continuing Professional Education Unit at the University of Sydney EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guideline
DIA (excluding mammography) dental radiography fluoroscopy computed tomography bone mineral densitometry veterinary and chiropractic	RCR	Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) accreditation in radiological physics EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guidelines

Fixed radiation gauges

Applicants seeking to be accredited as a CRE to assess fixed radiation gauges must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the activities they will be undertaking. The criteria to gain accreditation for fixed radiation gauges is listed below.

Accreditation category	Code	Pre-requisites
Fixed radiation gauges	GAG	EPA assessement EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guidelines