N.D. Admin. Code tit. 33.1, art. 33.1-10, ch. 33.1-10-06, app F
The department may use interview, observation or testing, or both, to determine compliance. The following are areas in which an individual shall have expertise for the competent operation of x-ray equipment:
1. Fundamentals of radiation safety.
a. Characteristics of x-radiation.
b. Units of radiation dose (mrem).
c. Hazards of exposure to radiation.
d. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation.
e. Methods of controlling radiation dose.
(1) Working time.
(2) Working distance.
(3) Shielding.
(4) Collimation.
(5) Filtration.
(6) Gonad shielding and other patient protection devices.
(7) Restriction of x-ray beam to the image receptor.
(8) Grid utilization.
(9) Utilization of mechanical immobilization device.
2. Familiarization with equipment.
a. Identification of controls.
b. Function of each control.
c. How to use a technique chart.
3. Film processing.
a. Film speed as related to patient exposure.
b. Film processing parameters.
c. Quality assurance program.
4. Emergency procedures. Termination of exposure in event of automatic timing device failure.
5. Proper use of personnel dosimetry.
a. Location of dosimeter.
b. Interpretation of personnel monitoring reports.
6. Anatomy and positioning.
a. Relevant human anatomy.
b. Relevant human physiology.
c. Radiographic positioning.
7. The requirements of pertinent federal and state rules.
8. The licensee's or registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.
N.D. Admin Code tit. 33.1, art. 33.1-10, ch. 33.1-10-06, app F