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The CRPA(R) designation is the highest level of competency recognized by the CRPA at the Canadian level. To attain the level of Registered Radiation Safety Professional (RRSP), members must demonstrate academic achievement and experience in radiation sciences field (be approved for Recognition) and successfully complete an in-person exam administered by the CRPA based on identified core competencies.
The purpose of the designation is to ensure that a regulator, employer or member of the public can have confidence in the qualifications of a RRSP with the CRPA(R) credential.
Retaining the designation requires maintenance of CRPA membership, payment of a Registration maintenance fee and continuing education and professional development monitored through the maintenance of registration program.
Benefits of the CRPA(R) designation:
In 2003, CRPA approved the establishment of a professional certification system for Radiation Safety Professionals. Initially, CRPA planned to create many levels of competency with only the last level being called Certification. In 2009 during a general meeting of CRPA(R)s held in Montreal it was decided to abandon the project of a second level of registration and to give formal recognition to our registered professionals who since then have been designated as Registered Radiation Safety Professionals (RRSP).
The Radiation Safety Competency Profile was approved in principle at the Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2003 held in Kananaskis, Alberta. This profile reflects the Core Level Competencies that will define the process for developing the content of a registration examination as well as criteria to be used in the process of evaluating professional training programs in the area of radiation safety. It is not meant to be a specific description of what you do at your specific job, but rather is intended to represent the basic competencies common to Radiation Safety Officers in any job.
The Curriculum Guide can be used when developing course material to meet the competency requirements.
Once you have attained Registration with the Canadian Radiation Protection Association, it is mandatory to meet the established criteria for maintenance of that registration:
Credit Summary Worksheet
The categories in the Credit Summary Worksheet are suggested guidelines and CRPA(R)s are encouraged to submit any professional or service contributions that relate to radiation safety. This will allow the RRSP Maintenance Subcommittee to expand categories to meet changes in the radiation safety profession.
Determination of the credit point value and acceptance of credit points rests with the RRSP Maintenance Subcommittee and all decisions are final.
It is the responsibility of the CRPA(R) professional to record their points and retain verification for proof of completion. The RRSP Maintenance Subcommittee will audit submitted credit summary reviews on a random basis. When a candidate is contacted for an audit they are required to submit documents that verify submitted point credits.
Registration Maintenance Fee
A prorated fee (minimum $125 CDN, maximum $150 CDN, + HST) is due every three years at the time of review submission. This fee is in addition to annual membership dues.
Renewal notifications will be sent via email several months prior to the CRPA(R) expiry date.
If a member chooses not to follow the maintenance program, they can opt to rewrite the CRPA(R) examination every three years to maintain their registration. The Exam re-write fee would apply ($150 CDN + HST) in lieu of the Registration Maintenance fee.
Details on RRSP Maintenance can be found in Section 5 of the CRPA Professional Registration Process Document.
Contact the Secretariat should you have questions regarding the RRSP Maintenance process.
The Spring 2025 Exam will take place on May 26, 2025 in Hamilton, Ontario at the CRPA 2025 Conference. Recognition Application and Exam Registration deadline dates will be set in early 2025.
Deadline: TBD
Applications are currently closed and will resume in early 2025
Deadline: TBD
Registration is currently closed and will resume in early 2025
Unsure about what to study or how to study for the CRPA(R) exam? There is a pre-recorded webinar entitled “CRPA(R) Exam Prep Course” available to members only via the Professional Development Sessions section (under On Demand Sessions) on the Members’ website . The cost is $60 CDN + HST. The session is available in English only.