Appendix A. DETERMINATION OF COMPETENCE

The licensee shall ensure training on the subjects listed in Appendix A has been conducted. The individual shall be trained and competent in the general operation of the radiation therapy equipment and its functions, 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) Medical accelerator operation.

(7) Treatment planning and execution.

(8) Patient positioning and protection.

(9) Operating and emergency procedures.

(10) Quality assurance.

(11) Regulations.

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 pages (249371) to (249372).

Cross References

This appendix cited in 25 Pa. Code § 228.35 (relating to operating procedures).