South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part IV - USE OF RADIONUCLIDES IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Subpart F - MANUAL BRACHYTHERAPY
Section 61-63.IV.F.RHA 4.55 - Training for Ophthalmic Use of Strontium-90
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
Except as provided in RHA 4.23, the licensee shall require the authorized user of strontium-90 for ophthalmic radiotherapy to be a physician who-
4.55.1 Is an authorized user under RHA 4.54 or equivalent NRC requirements; or
4.55.2 Has completed 24 hours of classroom and laboratory training applicable to the medical use of strontium-90 for ophthalmic radiotherapy. The training must include-
4.55.3 Supervised clinical training in ophthalmic radiotherapy under the supervision of an authorized user at a medical institution that includes the use of strontium-90 for the ophthalmic treatment of five individuals. This supervised clinical training must involve-
4.55.4 Has obtained written attestation, signed by a preceptor authorized user who meets the requirements in RHA 4.23, 4.54, 4.55, or equivalent NRC or Agreement State requirements, that the individual has satisfactorily completed the requirements in paragraphs 4.55.2 and 4.55.3 of this section and is able to independently fulfill the radiation safety-related duties as an authorized user of strontium-90 for ophthalmic use.
