Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article V - Radiological Health
Chapter 221 - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY X-RAY SYSTEMS
Appendix A - DETERMINATION OF COMPETENCE

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code ยง A
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

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.

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).

This appendix cited in 25 Pa. Code § 221.11 (relating to registrant responsibilities); 25 Pa. Code § 223.31 (relating to registrant responsibilities); and 25 Pa. Code § 228.35 (relating to operating procedures).

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