216-40-20 R.I. Code R. § 4.12

Current through June 20, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-4.12 - Instruction of Users of X-ray Equipment in the Healing Arts

A. Fundamentals of Radiation Safety

1. Characteristics of x-radiation

2. Units of radiation dose

3. Hazards of excessive exposure to radiation

4. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation

5. Methods of controlling radiation dose:

a. Working time

b. Working distances

c. Shielding

B. Radiation Detection Instrumentation to be Used:

1. Radiation survey instruments:

a. Operation

b. Calibration

c. Limitations

2. Survey, monitoring and spot-check techniques

3. Personnel monitoring devices

4. Interpretation of personnel monitoring reports

C. Operation and Control of X-ray Equipment:

1. Collimation and filtration

2. Exposure techniques for the equipment used

3. Image processing techniques

D. Anatomy and positioning:

1. Relevant human anatomy

2. Relevant human physiology

3. Radiographic positioning

E. The requirements of pertinent Federal and State Regulations

F. The licensee's or registrant's written operating and emergency procedures

216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-20-4.12

Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022
Amended effective 11/28/2023