16 Del. Admin. Code § 4466-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4466-5.0 - Legal Titles

5.1 The Authority shall establish certification requirements for Radiation Technologists/Technicians; i.e., Certified Dental Assistant, Dental Radiation Technician, Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Radiation Technician, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Medical Radiologic Technologist - Bone Densitometry Only, Medical Radiologic Technologist - CT Only, Radiation Therapist and Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, and Radiologist Assistant. Individuals holding these certificates shall be recognized by their title.

5.2 Any technologist or technician certified under this regulation is authorized to use a source of radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner, and in accordance with the Delaware Radiation Control Regulations.

5.3 Holders of a certificate (legal title) under this regulation shall display in public view the official certificate or a verified copy in each place of regular employment.

5.4 Any Radiologist Assistant certified under this regulation is authorized to use a source of radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a radiologist and in accordance with the Delaware Radiation Control Regulations (16 DE Admin. Code 4465).

5.4.1 A certified Radiologist Assistant may, under the supervision of a Radiologist:

5.4.1.1 Perform patient assessment, and participate in patient management and patient education;

5.4.1.2 Evaluate image quality, make initial observations, and communicate observations to the supervising Radiologist;

5.4.1.3 Administer contrast media or other medications at the direction of the supervising Radiologist;

5.4.1.4 Perform or assist the supervising Radiologist with procedures consistent with the guidelines adopted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

5.4.2 A certified Radiologist assistant is not authorized to provide official interpretation of imaging studies or prescribe medications or therapies.

5.5 For the purpose of this regulation, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physicians Assistants (PAs) may order but not supervise the performance of diagnostic or supportive x-ray procedures for patients in accordance with Title 24, Delaware Code.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4466-5.0

28 DE Reg. 313 (10/1/2024) (Final)