Section 215.24. Human use

(a) No human use of radiation sources may be permitted except under this article, and the following:

(1) Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § § 422.1—422.45).

(2) The Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P. S. § § 271.1—271.18).

(3) The Chiropractic Registration Act of 1951 (63 P. S. § § 601—624).

(4) The Dental Law (63 P. S. § § 120—130g).

(5) The Podiatry Practice Act (63 P. S. § § 42.1—42.21c).

(b) Auxiliary personnel employed by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts at the location at which the licensed practitioner practices may use radiation sources in the healing arts provided those individuals comply with the applicable requirements of 49 Pa. Code Part I, Subpart A (relating to professional and occupational affairs), located in the following chapters:

(1) Chapter 5 (relating to the State Board of Chiropractic).

(2) Chapter 16 (relating to the State Board of Medicine—general provisions).

(3) Chapter 17 (relating to the State Board of Medicine—medical doctors).

(4) Chapter 18 (relating to the State Board of Medicine—practitioners other than medical doctors).

(5) Chapter 25 (relating to the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine).

(6) Chapter 29 (relating to the State Board of Podiatry).

(7) Chapter 33 (relating to the State Board of Dentistry).

(c) Auxiliary personnel employed by a health care facility regulated by the Department of Health, the Department of Public Welfare or the Federal government may only use radiation sources in the healing arts in accordance with written job descriptions and employee qualifications.

(d) Subsections (b) and (c) notwithstanding, human use of radiation sources is permitted by individuals enrolled in clinical training programs that satisfy the related accreditation requirements of the boards in subsection (b) and who are under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts or of auxiliary personnel authorized under subsections (b) and (c) to use radiation sources in the healing arts.

The provisions of this § 215.24 amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3823. Immediately preceeding text appears at serial page (282336).