Section 246-227-170. Appendix A—Minimum subjects to be covered in training radiographers.

(1) Fundamentals of radiation safety:

(a) Characteristics of ionizing radiation;

(b) Units of radiation dose (mrem) and quantity of radioactivity (curie);

(c) Hazards of exposure to radiation:

(i) Radiation protection standards;

(ii) Biological effects of radiation dose;

(d) Levels of radiation from X-ray machines;

(e) Methods of controlling radiation dose:

(i) Working time;

(ii) Working distances;

(iii) Shielding.

(2) Radiation detection instrumentation to be used:

(a) Use of radiation survey instruments:

(i) Operation;

(ii) Calibration;

(iii) Limitations;

(b) Survey techniques;

(c) Use of personnel monitoring equipment:

(i) Film badges;

(ii) Pocket dosimeters;

(iii) Thermoluminescent dosimeters.

(3) Operation and control of X-ray equipment.

(4) The requirements of pertinent federal and state regulations.

(5) The registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.

(6) Case histories of radiography accidents.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050. WSR 94-01-073, § 246-227-170, filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94.]

RCW 70.98.050. WSR 94-01-073, § 246-227-170, filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94.