Section 7 AAC 18.420 - Instruction of medical radiation device operators(a) For each individual who operates a medical or veterinary x-ray device, the registrant shall maintain a record of all training and educational programs attended by each operator to establish that the operator is able to independently operate a device capable of emitting ionizing radiation. The record for each operator must identify the (1) trainer, or training organization, and the training method;(2) dates of the training;(3) subjects included in the training curriculum; and(4) test or certification that establishes that the training was completed.(b) The minimum acceptable training curriculum for an operator of a medical x-ray device must include (1) fundamentals of radiation safety, including(A) characteristics of x-radiation, radiation units, methods for reducing exposures;(B) radiobiologic effects of radiation exposure and risk or benefit analysis, and principles of ALARA described in 7 AAC 18.105(d);(C) stochastic effects and nonstochastic effects of radiation exposure;(D) hazards of excessive exposure to ionizing radiation; and(E) use of personnel monitoring equipment;(2) device operation and radiation controls, including (A) methods for controlling ionizing radiation dose, technique charts, and automatic exposure controllers;(B) use of positioning procedures and anatomy to minimize repeat rate and critical organ doses;(C) state and federal radiation control regulations and incidentreporting requirements;(D) radiographic accessories that affect exposure dose; and(E) special exposure considerations on limitations of computerized and digital systems;(3) quality control procedures and the role of the procedures in minimizing exposures, including(A) optimizing image processing for minimum exposures;(B) periodically verifying the machine for operational accuracy; and(C) conducting repeat analyses and technical critiques of images; and(4) the registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.(c) An operator of medical fluoroscopic equipment must receive a minimum of 10 hours of instruction in the safe operation of the fluoroscope.Eff. 4/9/2009, Register 190Authority:AS 18.60.475
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