Authorized User Status for RPT
This content is specific to radiopharmaceutical therapy. Please consult the Authorized User Status page for general guidance, state specific requirements and brachytherapy AU information.
As of January 1, 2024, the American Board of Radiology (ABR) will no longer confer AU status for its diplomates. You now must take additional steps to become an AU.
| Effected group | Education | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Current trainees* | Complete your training program. | Maintain records in accordance with 10 CFR 35, complete with preceptor attestation. AND Have your training program complete the NRC form 313A (AUT) and 313A (AUS) before graduation.OR Ask your training program to add you as an AU on their facility's license. |
| Within 7 years of residency and have an AU Eligible determination on your Board certification | N/A | Speak with your radiation safety officer and radiation safety committee to be added to your facility's license. Be prepared to share your training and experience records. AND Maintain records in accordance with 10 CFR 35, complete with preceptor attestation. |
| Completed residency more than 7 years ago | Pursue continuing education and experience in radioactive byproduct materials and therapy devices using radioactive byproduct materials based on NRC or Agreement State requirements.† | Ask your training program to complete the NRC form 313A (AUT) and 313A (AUS). AND Maintain continuing medical records relevant to the safe handling and application of radioactive byproduct material and/or experience and operating and emergency procedures with therapy devices using radioactive byproduct material. |
* Notes for program directors
- The Oral I-131 and Parenteral Administration Log will no longer be submitted to the ABR.
- Residents and programs should continue to meet RRC and NRC requirements. The graduate may request that the program complete and attest to their training and experience in their NRC Preceptor Statement. The documentation requirements are very similar to what is currently provided to the ABR.
- Meticulous records of training must be documented and kept indefinitely along with the completed NRC forms to help your students.
- Start the required forms and necessary tracking for your students as they complete the work rather than waiting until their graduation.
- If your center chooses to add trainees as AUs to your facility's license, it will depend on what type of license your facility has, and the structure of your training program. You should discuss this with your radiation safety officer and radiation safety committee.
† Links to state radiation protection programs, as well as links to state regulations, can be found on ASTRO’s State Regulatory Library.
