02-465-6 Me. Code R. § 7

Current through 2025-03, January 15, 2025
Section 465-6-7 - Course of Study

The trainee's course of study consists of the core curriculum and specialized curriculum set forth below. The course of study must be completed in its entirety during the term of the traineeship. All three volumes of Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures must be available on site for use by trainees.

1.Core Curriculum

The trainee shall complete the radiation safety module of the core curriculum described in this subsection before beginning the clinical training program described in Section 8 of this chapter.

RADIATION SAFETY

Radiation Safety for Health Care Workers

Minimizing Radiation Dose to Patients

Monitoring Radiation Exposure

RADIOGRAPHY

Properties of X-Rays and X-Ray Physics

Components of the X-Ray Machine and X-Ray Equipment

Technical Factors of X-Ray Production (kVp, mAs, time)

Technical Factors of X-Ray Production (film, screens, grids)

Processing and Archiving Film-Screen and Digital X-Ray Images

Malfunction of X-Ray Equipment, Troubleshooting Poor Films

Introduction Into Performing Radiographic Procedures

Radiographic Film Critique and Image Evaluation

Anatomy and Physiology

PATIENT CARE

Medical Emergencies in the Radiology Department

Infection Control

Patient Confidentiality

Professional and Legal Considerations in Radiology

2.Specialized Curriculum

The trainee shall complete the following courses as they relate to the one or two training categories designated by the trainee pursuant to Section 4(4) of this chapter.

Upper Extremity Positioning

Lower Extremity Positioning

Chest Positioning

Spine Positioning

Skull Positioning

3.Course Instruction

Courses other than self-study courses must be taught by a fully-licensed radiographer, a physicist or a licensed practitioner.

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