S.D. Admin. R. 44:03:01:14.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:03:01:14.02 - Operator training requirements for radiation producing equipment - Diagnostic computed tomography excluded

A qualified instructor must do all training for operators of radiation producing equipment. Documentation of the training must include the dates, instructor, and subjects covered. Continuing education credits would qualify as part of the training. An individual must have documented training for the operation of radiation producing equipment in:

(1) Fundamentals of radiation safety must cover characteristics of radiation, units of radiation measurement, hazards of exposure to radiation, levels of radiation from sources, and methods of controlling radiation dose;

(2) Familiarization with equipment must cover identification of controls, function of each control, how each control affects technique chart, and utilization of technique chart;

(3) Film processing must cover film speed as related to patient exposure, film processing with

(4) Instruction on computed radiography or digital radiography must cover exposure index values;

(5) Anatomy and positioning relative to scope of practice, including patient preparation, and correct method for performing procedures; and

(6) The requirement of federal and state regulations pertinent to the services offered.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:03:01:14.02

26 SDR 96, effective 1/23/2000; 50 SDR 041, effective 10/11/2023

General Authority: SDCL 34-21-4.1, 34-21-15.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-21-4.1, 34-21-14.