Minnesota Administrative Rules

4732.0590 INDIVIDUALS OPERATING X-RAY EQUIPMENT DURING TRAINING.

Subpart 1.

Exemptions from x-ray machine operator's exam.

An individual participating in an approved training course for physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, radiologic technologists, chiropractic radiologic technologists, dental hygienists, or dental assistants is exempt from the requirements of part 4732.0570 for the duration of the training course. The exemption applies to activities conducted within the scope of the training course. If an individual is operating x-ray equipment for use on humans outside the scope of the training course, the individual must comply with part 4732.0570.

Subp. 2.

Externships.

If the approved program or approved course uses externships as part of the practical training, the program or course must notify the commissioner of the externship sites and dates the site is to be used. The program or course must ensure the exposure of humans to radiation during that period of training is as low as reasonably achievable and the radiation doses do not exceed the limits in parts 4732.0410 to 4732.0430.

Subp. 3.

Utilization logs.

Each of the externship sites must keep the daily utilization log as required in part 4732.0545 according to part 4732.0330.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.12

History:

32 SR 777

Published Electronically:

December 10, 2007