WAC 246-808-207. Course requirements and approval

(1) A person may request commission approval of a course of classroom instruction for chiropractic X-ray technicians by submitting the following information to the commission: (a) An outline of the course of instruction, which shall include: (i) Physics and equipment; (ii) Principles of radiographic exposure; (iii) Radiation protection; (iv) Anatomy; (v) Radiographic positioning and procedures; and (vi) Topics that address the requirements listed in WAC 246-808-565 . (b) A written and practical proficiency examination. (c) A qualified instructor. A qualified instructor must verify that during the preceding five years their license has not been suspended, revoked, or otherwise conditioned or restricted and: (i) Be a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology; (ii) Be a chiropractor who has been licensed for five years, with at least five years in practice that includes the taking of X-rays; or (iii) Be a chiropractor who has on-campus or postgraduate faculty status in the field of radiology. (d) Any other information deemed necessary by the commission to make a determination. (2) All information submitted pursuant to this section must be consistent with chapters 18.25 RCW and 246-808 WAC and must cover all aspects of the chiropractic scope of practice as it pertains to X-rays.