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
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).