Radiographic procedures: Lead apron required; certified statement and attestation of qualifications required for certain persons who assist in procedures.

1. Each patient who is undergoing a radiographic procedure must be covered with a lead apron. 2. Each licensee who employs any person, other than a dental therapist or dental hygienist, to assist him or her in radiographic procedures shall include with his or her application for renewal of his or her license a certified statement: (a) Containing the name of each person so employed, his or her position and the date he or she began to assist the licensee in radiographic procedures; and (b) Attesting that each such employee has received: (1) Adequate instruction concerning radiographic procedures and is qualified to operate radiographic equipment as required pursuant to subsection 3 of NAC 459.552 ; (2) Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation at least every 2 years while so employed; (3) A minimum of 4 hours of continuing education in infection control every 2 years while so employed; and (4) Before beginning such employment, a copy of this chapter and chapter 631 of NRS in paper or electronic format.