R 333.5309 Limitations for radiographers and radiographer assistants.

Rule 309. (1) A registrant shall not permit an individual to act as a radiographer until all of the following have been met: (a) The individual was instructed in the subjects outlined in table 309 and has demonstrated understanding of these subjects. TABLE 309 Instruction of radiographers I Fundamentals of Radiation Safety A. Characteristics of x-radiation B. Units of radiation dose C. Hazards of excessive radiation exposure D. Levels of radiation from radiation machines E. Methods of controlling radiation dose 1. Working time 2. Working distances 3. Shielding I I Radiation Detection Instrumentation to be Used A. Use of radiation survey instruments 1. Operation 2. Calibration 3. Limitations B. Survey techniques C. Use of individual monitoring devices I II Radiographic Equipment to be Used A. Operation and control of x-ray equipment I V The Requirements of Pertinent State Regulations V The Registrant's Written Operating and Emergency Procedures V I Registration Conditions (b) The individual received copies of and instruction in the rules contained in this part and the applicable provisions sections of R 333.5051 to R 333.5089, registration conditions, and the registrant's operating and emergency procedures, and has demonstrated an understanding of these subjects. (c) The individual demonstrated competence to use the radiation machine and survey instruments which will be employed in his or her assignment. (2) A registrant shall not permit an individual to act as a radiographer's assistant until both of the following have been met: (a) The individual received copies of and instruction in the registrant's operating and emergency procedures, and has demonstrated an understanding of these procedures. (b) The individual demonstrated competence to use, under the personal supervision of the radiographer, the radiation machines and radiation survey instruments which will be employed in his or her assignment.