The microSTAR®ii dosimetry system includes a compact, lightweight and portable reader that offers Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) technology for secondary verification of dose for patient therapy Quality Assurance (QA). The system includes software to be used with LANDAUER's nanoDOT [TM] compact single point radiation measuring dosimeter for medical dosimetry applications. Can also be used to prevent overexposing electronic components during X-ray based, non-destructive QA testing in the semiconductor industry.