The EPA currently issues acreditation for CREs in the following categories:
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Diagnostic imaging apparatus (x-ray)
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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 |
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DIA for dental only | RAD | Consulting Radiation Expert for diagnostic imaging (dental) provided by William Green Pty Ltd (in-house course only offered to persons working at William Green Pty Ltd)
Prior to December 2006 |
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 |
DIA (excluding mammography and dental)
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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 Prior to January 2004 Prior to 21 July 2000 |
DIA (excluding mammography)
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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 |
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Fixed radiation gauges | GAG | EPA assessement
EPA induction seminar on the Radiation Control Act 1990, Radiation Control Regulation 2013 and relevant guidelines |