Credentialing Recommendations
| Type of therapy | Board certification | Total clinical experience required * |
| Oral administration of sodium 131I ≤ 1.22 GBq (33 mCi) [35.392] | 1. ABNM | 10 cases |
| 2. ABR with certificate of added qualifications in nuclear radiology | 10 cases | |
| 3. ABR with certification in radiation oncology | 10 cases | |
| 4. ABR with certification in diagnostic radiology with “authorized user–eligible” designation† | 10 cases | |
| Oral administration of sodium 131I > 1.22 GBq (33 mCi) [35.394] | 1. ABNM | 5 cases |
| 2. ABR with certificate of added qualifications in nuclear radiology | 5 cases | |
| 3. ABR with certification in radiation oncology | 5 cases | |
| Parenteral administration of any β-emitter, photon emitter < 150 keV, or other radionuclide requiring a written directive [35.396] | 1. ABNM | 3 cases |
| 2. ABR with certificate of added qualifications in nuclear radiology | 3 cases | |
| 3. ABR with certification in radiation oncology | 3 cases |
↵* Includes experience for authorized user. Section II.C.1.j of the text explains minimum requirements for independently evaluating and treating patients under supervision. Clinical experience may be gained after residency training under the supervision of a qualified physician.
† This ABR certificate is recognized as fulfilling the NRC requirements for safe handling and oral administration of 1311 ≤ and > 33 mCi (1.22 GBq).
10 Code of Federal Regulations part and section are presented in brackets.
ABR = American Board of Radiology.