R 333.5701 Purpose and scope.

Rule 701. (1) This part establishes requirements governing the use of computed tomography (CT) scanners by, or on behalf of, a health practitioner licensed under article 15 of the act. (2) This part applies to all registrants who use a CT scanner for the intentional exposure of humans for diagnostic imaging. (3) A CT scanner is exempt from this part if the scanner meets 1 of the following: (a) Generates a peak power of 5 kilowatts or less as certified by the manufacturer. (b) Is used only for attenuation corrections and anatomical markers as part of a positron emission tomography (PET/CT) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT/CT) study. (c) Is used as a simulator solely for treatment planning purposes in conjunction with a megavoltage radiation therapy unit. (d) Is used solely for intra-operative guidance tomography. (4) In addition to the requirements of this part, all registrants are subject to applicable parts of these rules and the certificate of need review standards for computed tomography scanner services.