Section 144-220-G-G-590 - Training for use of sealed sources and medical devices for diagnosisExcept as provided in G.57, the licensee shall require the authorized user of a diagnostic sealed source for use in a device authorized under G.500 to be a physician, dentist, or podiatrist who:
A. Is certified by a specialty board whose certification process includes all of the requirements in G.590.C and D and whose certification has been recognized by the Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or an Agreement State The names of board certifications which have been recognized by the Agency, the NRC, or an Agreement State will be posted on the NRC's Medical Users Licensee Toolkit Web page; orB. Is an authorized user for uses listed in G.200 or equivalent Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Agreement State requirements:C. Has had completed eight hours of classroom and laboratory training in basic radionuclide handling techniques specifically applicable to the use of the device. The training must include:(1) Radiation physics and instrumentation;(2) Radiation protection;(3) Mathematics pertaining to the use and measurement of radioactivity;(4) Radiation biology; and(5) Has completed training in the use of the device for the uses requested.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § G-G-590