Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection
Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS
Appendix 144-220-F-D - CHARACTERISTICS FOR QUALIFYING DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY EXPERIENCE FOR RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICISTS

1. Knowledge of physical or natural science, mathematics, or engineering sufficient to understand radiation protection standards, theories, and practices.

2. Knowledge of applicable Maine regulations for radiation protection, federal performance standards and appropriate national guides (e.g. NCRP, AAPM, etc.) and ability to understand and effectively apply them.

3. Knowledge and ability sufficient to select and operate instrumentation used in diagnostic x-ray radiation protection and to interpret the results.

4. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate the need for shielding and to determine and recommend the types and amounts of shielding required.

5. Knowledge of personnel monitoring devices and the ability to recommend appropriate devices for a specific application.

6. Knowledge and ability sufficient to recognize and anticipate existing and potential radiation safety problems.

7. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and recommend effective use of protective devices for patients, machine operators and others in the immediate environs of the x-ray source.

8. Knowledge and ability sufficient to calculate external radiation doses, evaluate over-exposures and recommend procedures to reduce any reoccurrence.

9. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and recommend selection, maintenance and effective use of ancillary equipment (e.g. QA devices).

10. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and recommend quality assurance procedures to improve diagnostic image quality, reduce unnecessary radiation exposure and reduce facility operating costs.

11. Certification requirements for radiological physicists are found in section F.4.A.