ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

This Code of Practice is a regulatory document and covers radiation protection in the application of ionizing radiation by chiropractors. It establishes the regulatory requirements for the application of ionizing radiation in chiropractic procedures for inclusion in the National Directory for Radiation Protection and adoption by Australian jurisdictions.

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Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in the Application of Ionizing Radiation by Chiropractors (2009) (PDF 387k)
(Updated to include Erratum (PDF 36k) issued 3 May 2010)

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Printed copies of this Code of Practice are available for purchase directly from ARPANSA at a cost of $16.50 per copy (includes GST & postage).

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Public Consultation Documents

Draft Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in the use of Ionizing Radiation by Chiropractors (PDF 187k) (March 2009)

Regulatory Impact Statement Consultation Draft (PDF 268k) (March 2009)

Public Consultation Submissions
Summary of Submissions and Working Group Responses (PDF 342k)

FINAL Regulatory Impact Statement
Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in the Application of Ionizing Radiation by Chiropractors - Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF 249k) (October 2009)

 

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