Section 30423 - Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit Schools(a) Approved radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit schools shall require that each student who graduates from the school completes the fluoroscopy coursework and clinical training specified in subsection (b).(b) Fluoroscopy coursework and clinical training shall include: (1) Coursework comprising no less than 40 hours of instruction that fully covers the content categories listed in the document "Content Specifications for the Fluoroscopy Examination" [FN*] published November 2010 by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), which is hereby incorporated by reference. The school shall use the detailed listing of topics identified in that document to ensure the categories are addressed; and(2) Supervised clinical training of at least 40 hours in duration during which fluoroscopic procedures are performed. Procedures may be performed only if a holder of a current and valid radiology supervisor and operator certificate issued pursuant to section 30466, a fluoroscopy supervisor and operator permit issued pursuant to section 30466, or a radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued pursuant to section 30451 is physically present to observe, verify, and correct as needed the performance of the individual operating the fluoroscopy equipment during the procedures. Performance, for purposes of this paragraph, means, and is limited to, the individual's competence to effectively and safely use fluoroscopy equipment.(c) Documentation of clinical training as specified in subsection (b)(2) shall include an orientation check-off of each fluoroscopic room or portable fluoroscopy device prior to initial use. The check-off document shall, as it pertains to the particular room or device, include items necessary for safe and effective use of the equipment as determined by the school or affiliated clinical site. Documentation of procedures performed shall include the name of the procedure, the date the procedure was performed, the facility name, including the physical location, where performed, and the name and certificate or permit number of the person observing and verifying performance.[FN*] Copies of this document are available at https://www.arrt.org/pdfs/state-licensing/fluoroscopy-content-specification.pdf.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 30423
1. Amendment of subsections (a), (b), (c) and (d), new subsections (e)-(h) and repealer and new NOTE filed 10-11-2013; operative 10-11-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 41).
2. Amendment filed 8-18-2020; operative 10-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 34). Note: Authority cited: Sections 114870 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 107045, 114870(d), 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsections (a), (b), (c) and (d), new subsections (e)-(h) and repealer and new Note filed 10-11-2013; operative 10-11-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3)(Register 2013, No. 41).
2. Amendment filed 8-18-2020; operative 10/1/2020 (Register 2020, No. 34).