10A NCAC 15 .0519 SUBJECTS TO BE COVERED DURING INSTRUCTION OF RADIOGRAPHERS
The following subjects shall be covered in the instructions of radiographers:
(1) fundamentals of radiation safety:
(a) characteristics of gamma and x‑radiation;
(b) units of radiation dose (mrem, sievert) and quantity of radioactivity (curie, becquerel);
(c) hazards of exposure of radiation;
(d) levels of radiation from sources of radiation;
(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) pocket chambers,
(3) radiographic equipment to be used:
(a) remote handling equipment;
(b) radiographic exposure devices, radiation machines and sealed sources;
(c) storage containers;
(d) operation and control of radiography equipment;
(e) storage, control and disposal of sealed sources;
(4) the requirements of pertinent federal and state regulations;
(5) the licensee's or registrant's written operating and emergency procedures;
(6) inspection and maintenance performed by radiographers;
(7) case histories of radiography accidents;
(8) the conditions of the license or registration issued by the agency.
History Note: Authority G.S. 104E‑7;
Eff. February 1, 1980;
Temporary Amendment Eff. August 20, 1994 for a period of 180 days or until the
permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1995;
Transferred and Recodified from 15A NCAC 11 .0519 Eff. February 1, 2015;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 22, 2019.