Requirements for Operators of Mammography Equipment

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for operators of mammography equipment, including qualifications, certification and continuing education. (1) Operators of mammography equipment shall be certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT), the American Registry of Clinical Radiographic Technologists (ARCRT), Missouri or shall possess equivalent certification. Operators also shall meet the following requirements: (A) Shall have completed a minimum of forty (40) hours of documented formal mammography instruction or on-the-job training as outlined in Appendix A, “Topics to be Covered in Mammography Instruction.” Onthe-job training shall be documented to include the business address and qualifications of the instructor, a brief description of the training, the date and length of the training, and an evaluation of the student’s performance signed and dated by the instructor; and (B) Shall obtain at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education in technical aspects of mammography and related subjects every three (3) years. (2) Individuals who hold a current ARRT Certificate of Advanced Qualification in Mammography or equivalent certification are exempt from the provisions of subsection (1)(A) of this rule. AUTHORITY: sections 192.762 and 192.766, RSMo Supp. 1992.* This rule was previously filed as 19 CSR 20-11.050. Emergency rule filed Oct. 5, 1992, effective Oct. 15, 1992, expired Feb. 12, 1993. Emergency rule filed Feb. 3, 1993, effective Feb. 13, 1993, expired June 12, 1993. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective June 7, 1993. Changed to 19 CSR 30-11.050 July 30, 1998. *Original authority 1992.