R 333.5208 Definitions; R.

Rule 5208. (1) "Radiation therapy technology" means the science and art of applying radiation emitted from x-ray machines or particle accelerators to human beings for therapeutic purposes. (2) "Radiologist assistant" means an individual, other than a licensed practitioner, who as a medical radiographer with advanced-level training and certification, performs a variety of activities under the direct, general, or personal supervision of a radiologist, certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR), or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), in the areas of patient care, patient management, clinical imaging, and interventional procedures. The radiologist assistant shall not interpret images, make diagnoses, or prescribe medications or therapies. (3) "Radiology" means the branch of medicine that deals with the study and application of imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease. (4) "RCEEM" or “recognized continuing education evaluation mechanism” means a mechanism used by the ARRT for evaluating the content, quality, and integrity of an educational activity. The evaluation shall include a review of education objectives, content selection, faculty qualifications, and educational methods and materials.