Appendix A. DETERMINATION OF COMPETENCE

The registrant shall ensure that individuals who operate diagnostic X-ray equipment have received training on the subjects listed in this appendix. The individual shall be trained and competent in the general operation of the X-ray equipment, and in the following subject areas, as applicable to the procedures performed and the specific equipment utilized:

(1) Basic properties of radiation.

(2) Units of measurement.

(3) Sources of radiation exposure.

(4) Methods of radiation protection.

(5) Biological effects of radiation exposure.

(6) X-ray equipment.

(7) Image recording and processing.

(8) Patient exposure and positioning.

(9) Procedures.

(10) Quality assurance.

(11) Regulations.

Authority

The provisions of this Appendix A issued and amended under sections 301 and 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. § § 7110.301 and 7110.302); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 510-20).

Source

The provisions of this Appendix A adopted October 2, 1998, effective October 3, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 4894; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3823. Immediately preceeding text appears at serial page (249320).

Cross References

This appendix cited in 25 Pa. Code § 221.11 (relating to registrant responsibilities).