Resources: Helpful Links and Forms

Helpful Links

Colorado State X-ray Certification Unit

Colorado State Radiation Regulations

Radiation Answers

Pregnancy and Radiation

Calculate Your Risk of X-ray

Determine Your Estimated Annual Dose

Find a Recycler for Your Old X-ray Machine

Rectangular Dental Collimator Guidance

Forms

Click the links below to either complete your forms online or download and print.

Registering a New Office, Changing Ownership of an Office, or Registering a New X-ray Machine

If you are opening a new office, purchasing an existing practice or have a new x-ray machine, fill out an R-4 form. CDPHE prefers that you use the online R-4 Form.

R-4 Register a New Office and New Machines, Renew an Office Registration, or Change Office Ownership – online form

R-4 Register a New Office and New Machines, Renew an Office Registration, or Change Office Ownership – download

R-4a Registration of Radiation Machines – download Use the R-4a form to register a new radiation machine.

 

Disposing of an Old X-ray Machine

Form used for getting rid of an x-ray machine or placing it in storage. You will need to upload the work order or signature of the certified technician who disables, disassembles or removes the machine. CDPHE prefers that you use the online R-61 Form.

R-61 Removal of X-ray Machine – online form

R-61 Removal of X-ray Machine – download

 

Dosimetry Monitoring Waiver

Form used to document your office stopping radiation monitoring and to self-issue a waiver from having to use dosimeter badges. You MUST have 6 months of current data to make this determination.
Interpretive Guidance – Dosimetry Monitoring – 12-15-2023 – download

 

Radiation Safety Program

This Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) document reviews everything you need to know about creating and maintaining a proper radiation safety program.
Radiation Protection Program Guidance – download

  

Facility Responsibilities

Document from the CDPHE describing your responsibilities as a company that owns x-ray equipment in the state of Colorado.
Facility Responsibilities – download