Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
465 - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Chapter 6 - TRAINEES FOR LIMITED RADIOGRAPHER LICENSE
Section 465-6-7 - Course of Study
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The trainee's course of study consists of the core curriculum and specialized curriculum set forth below. The course of study must be completed in its entirety during the term of the traineeship. All three volumes of Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures must be available on site for use by trainees.
1. Core Curriculum
The trainee shall complete the radiation safety module of the core curriculum described in this subsection before beginning the clinical training program described in Section 8 of this chapter.
RADIATION SAFETY
Radiation Safety for Health Care Workers
Minimizing Radiation Dose to Patients
Monitoring Radiation Exposure
RADIOGRAPHY
Properties of X-Rays and X-Ray Physics
Components of the X-Ray Machine and X-Ray Equipment
Technical Factors of X-Ray Production (kVp, mAs, time)
Technical Factors of X-Ray Production (film, screens, grids)
Processing and Archiving Film-Screen and Digital X-Ray Images
Malfunction of X-Ray Equipment, Troubleshooting Poor Films
Introduction Into Performing Radiographic Procedures
Radiographic Film Critique and Image Evaluation
Anatomy and Physiology
PATIENT CARE
Medical Emergencies in the Radiology Department
Infection Control
Patient Confidentiality
Professional and Legal Considerations in Radiology
2. Specialized Curriculum
The trainee shall complete the following courses as they relate to the one or two training categories designated by the trainee pursuant to Section 4(4) of this chapter.
Upper Extremity Positioning
Lower Extremity Positioning
Chest Positioning
Spine Positioning
Skull Positioning
3. Course Instruction
Courses other than self-study courses must be taught by a fully-licensed radiographer, a physicist or a licensed practitioner.
