WAC 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. 94-01-073, § 246-227-170, filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94.]