ICC Certification for Radiological Equipment Specialist (CRES) Pretesting Course

Overview

The International Certification Commission CICC) offers independent certification testing in the areas of biomedical, Clinical Lab, and Radiology. The radiological endorsement is called Certification for Radiological Equipment Specialist CCRES). The test consists of 150 multiple choice questions divided into 5 sections. Up to 6 hours are allowed for completing the exam. This course is designed to teach the experienced service professional the requisite knowledge necessary to successfully pass the CRES test. The subjects include radiation physics, radiation safety,anatomy, physiology, x-ray equipment use, CDRH compliance testing, electronics, and troubleshooting. The CRES certification testing is given 4 times a year in over 100 cities. An application can be acquired by calling the ICC at: (703) 525-4890, ext. 207. Depending on the testing site, the application must be submitted up to 8 weeks in advance.

Prerequisites

Attendees must possess the knowledge acquired through attendance of RSTI’s Phase I, II, and III Certificate Series courses or the equivalent electronics and service experience. The ICC typically requires a minimum of 2 years of radiological experience before taking the CRES test.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will have successfully completed the 5 major areas of study needed for CRES certification and will be fully prepared, along with their experiential learning , to pass the CRES test.

• Anatomy and Physiology.
• Radiologic physics and safety.
• Electricity and electronics.
• Radiologic equipment applications.
• Technical problem solving.

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