Radiation Safety for Medical Use
It is essential that the owners of ionizing producing equipment ensure that all operators of x-ray equipment be properly trained in the safe use of radiation. Radiation safety training for operators of x-ray equipment is a requirement in many States. The State of Georgia mandates that all non-registered or non-certified x-ray operators have, at a minimum, 6 hours of radiation safety training prior to the clinical use of x-ray equipment.
We are available to provide the State of Georgia required 6 hour radiation safety training program for non-certified operators of x-ray equipment via our online course for individuals or on-site training for 5 or more people. You may access the online course by clicking the following link:
https://www.ascsolutionsacademy.com/course/six-hour-radiation-safety
You may also call 404.915.9679 for information regarding our on-site training program. This program covers all areas of the radiation safety training requirements as listed in the regulations for X-Rays in the Healing Arts. The cost of this program can be customized for an individual or small to large groups, based on the client’s needs. This course is tailored made for those individuals who work with x-rays in pain management, urgent care centers, chiropractic, dental or podiatry offices as well as health clinics.
The scope of this training has been designed to fulfill the requirements as outlined in the State of Georgia Rule:
290-5-22-.04 Georgia Regulations for X-Rays in the Healing Arts
(1) Scope of the Regulation.
This part establishes requirements, for which a registrant is responsible, for the use of x-ray equipment by or under the supervision of an individual authorized in accordance with State statutes to engage in the healing arts. The provisions of this part are in addition to, and not in substitution for, other applicable provisions of these regulations.
(2) General Requirements.
(a) Training of Operators who Administer X-ray in the Healing Arts.
1. The registrant shall assure the Department that all radiation machines and associated equipment under his control are operated only by individuals instructed in safe operating procedures.
2. The registrant shall require persons operating his radiation machine and associated equipment to receive, at a minimum, six hours of instruction. The following subject categories shall be covered:
(i) Protection Against Radiation
(I) Protective Clothing
(II) Patient Holding
(III) Time, Distance, Shielding
(IV) Radiation Protection Standards
(ii) Dark Room Techniques
(I) Developing Chemicals
(II) Film Protection
(III) Cassettes
(IV) Screens
(iii) Patient Protection
(I) Beam Limitation
(II) Setting Up Techniques
(III) Biological Effects of Radiation
(iv) Machine Safety
(I) Machine Functions
(II) Safety Procedures
(III) Recognizing Problems
Please contact us at 404.915.9679 for more information on training programs.