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Works to reduce radiation exposure to the public. Read
more about our programs.
Contact Info:
William Passetti, Chief
Bureau of Radiation Control
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C21
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741
Phone: (850) 245-4266
Fax: (850) 487-0435
24-hour Radiological Emergency Number: (407)
297-2095
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do
not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,
do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by
phone or in writing (F.S. 668.6076)
Email Radiation Control
Contact Info for:
Radiologic Technologist Licensure, Renewal, or CE Compliance Questions
MQA Radiologic Technology Program
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C85
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252
Phone: (850) 245-4910
Fax: (850) 921-6365
Internet: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/rad-tech
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The Bureau is sponsoring a free, one day class in seven cities throughout Florida between September and December 2010. The training is for those professionals who volunteer to assist with population monitoring following a large scale radiological event, such as the detonation of a "dirty" bomb. Registration for new classes is
now open. Visit the RRVC course registration page for more information.
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A new article, Medical Response to a Major Radiologic Emergency: A Primer for Medical and Public Health Practitioners in the March 2010 Radiology journal is now available. It describes the medical responses needed following a radiologic/nuclear incident. The Bureau wishes to thank the article's authors and the Radiology staff for giving permission to post the full article on our web site. Citation: Wolbarst A B, Wiley Jr. A L, Nemhauser J B, et al. Medical response to a major radiologic emergency: a primer for medical and public health practitioners. Radiology 2010;254:660-677.
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A link to the new
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On The Use Of Radionuclides In The Healing Arts page has been added on the
Radioactive Materials home page. This FAQs page was created to help answer questions from Florida
radioactive material licensees and other interested parties.
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A link to our new
NRC Items of Interest page has been added on the left menu bar here on the Bureau of Radiation Control home page, and
and also on the Radioactive Materials home page. This new NRC Items page was created to help share
documents that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) periodically posts on their web site
that are important or of interest to Florida radioactive material licensees or the public.
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A new Chapter 64E-5, Revision 10, F.A.C., effective February 11, 2010, has been posted on the Chapter
64E-5 page.
The purpose of Revision 10 is to maintain required compatibility with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the medical use of
radioactive materials and temporary jobsite requirements. For a summary of the new requirements, see
Information Notice 2010-01.
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The Bureau sponsored a 1.5 day class in twelve cities throughout Florida in 2010. Registration for new 2011 classes is
expected to begin in fall 2010. Visit the REAC/TS course registration page for more information.
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Because of the serious nature of these overexposures, the Bureau strongly
recommends all facilities performing CT exams review Information Notice 32 and perform the actions described therein.
See this FDA
notice, for more information or to
report problems. The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) has also released
guidance on CT protocol
reviews.
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- Ionizing Radiation Machines (X-ray)
- Registration and inspection of devices, such as x-ray machines, which produce ionizing radiation.
- Radioactive Materials
- Licensing and inspection of facilities, such as hospitals and universities, which use radioactive materials.
- Radiologic Technology
- Certification of people who operate radiation machines or administer radioactive materials to patients.
- Environmental Radiation Monitoring, Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Monitoring of Florida's radiological environment, including around the state's five nuclear power reactors; potassium iodide (KI) usage; emergency preparedness training; and response to radiation incidents.
- Nonionizing Radiation Machines (Lasers)
- Registration of high-power lasers.
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October 13, 2009 - Meeting Agenda.
May 4, 2010 - Meeting Agenda.
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