1. Knowledge of physical or natural science, mathematics, or engineering sufficient to understand radiation protection standards, theories, and practices.
2. Knowledge of applicable Maine regulations for radiation protection, federal performance standards and appropriate national guides (e.g. NCRP, AAPM, etc.) and ability to understand and effectively apply them.
3. Knowledge and ability sufficient to operate instrumentation used in diagnostic x-ray radiation protection and to interpret the results.
4. Knowledge of personnel monitoring devices and the appropriate devices for specific applications.
5. Knowledge and ability sufficient to recognize and anticipate existing and potential radiation safety problems.
6. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and recommend effective use of protective devices for patients, machines operators and others in the immediate environs of the x-ray source.
7. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and recommend selection, maintenance and effective use of ancillary equipment (e.g. QA devices).
8. Certification requirements for x-ray technicians are found in section F.4.B.
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 220, pt. F, app 144-220-F-E