R 333.5212 Limited diagnostic radiography requirements.

Rule 5212. (1) Individuals who perform limited diagnostic radiography shall pass an approved program or obtain a minimum of 40 hours of training relevant to the radiologic science within the limited scope of practice. This training must include both clinical and didactic components. (2) The following general categories must be included in limited diagnostic radiography training or program: (a) Fundamentals of healthcare. (b) Medical terminology. (c) Patient care and management. (d) Human anatomy and physiology. (e) Imaging production and evaluation. (f) Imaging equipment and radiation production. (g) Radiation protection and radiobiology. (3) In addition to the categories in subrule (2) of this rule, the curriculum must include the following: (a) Limited chest radiography programs must include instruction on chest radiography procedures. (b) Limited extremity programs must include instruction on extremity radiographic procedures. (c) Limited spine programs must include instruction on spine radiographic procedures. (d) Limited skull and sinus programs must include instruction on skull and sinus radiographic procedures. (e) Limited podiatry programs must include instruction on foot, ankle, and leg below the knee radiographic procedures. (4) Limited diagnostic radiography programs must be competency-based educational programs. (5) All limited diagnostic radiographers are required to maintain proof of completion of approved program or training.