Of these, almost 9,000 were accredited to perform x-rays and related procedures. More than 830 were accredited for nuclear medicine, and about 560 for radiation therapy. Accreditation is for a two-year period, and radiographers must meet continuing education and other requirements to renew accreditation. The department certifies industrial radiographers, individuals who operate radiation-producing machines or use radioactive sources to create radiographs of industrial objects to ensure structural integrity. Since the program began in mid-1994, over 400 individuals have become certified by taking and passing the department's certification test.
Certification is for a five-year period.
An additional 162 have been certified through reciprocal agreements with other states, for a total of more than 570.