Utah Admin. Code 156-5a-305

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R156-5a-305 - Radiology Course for Unlicensed Podiatric Assistants

In accordance with Subsection 58-54-306(3), radiology courses for an unlicensed person performing services under the supervision of a podiatric physician shall include radiology theory consisting of the following:

(1) orientation of radiation technology;
(2) terminology;
(3) radiographic podiatric anatomy and pathology (cursory);
(4) radiation physics (basic);
(5) radiation protection to patient and operator;
(6) radiation biology including interaction of ionizing radiation on cells, tissues and matter;
(7) factors influencing biological response to cells and tissues to ionizing radiation and cumulative effects of x-radiation;
(8) external radiographic techniques;
(9) processing techniques including proper disposal of chemicals; and
(10) infection control in podiatric radiology.

Utah Admin. Code R156-5a-305

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-5, effective 2/7/2017