As used in this subpart:

1. (1) “Alternate supervising radiologist” means a radiation practitioner other than the supervising radiologist who is responsible for the supervision of RA or RPA for specific procedures in accordance with all rules applicable to the supervising radiation practitioner;

2. (2)

   1. (A) “Direct supervision” means the supervising and/or alternate supervising radiation practitioner and/or radiologist must be present in the facility and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction to the RA or RPA during the performance of the procedure or task.
   2. (B) The radiation practitioner is not required to be present in the room during the performance of the procedure or task;
3. (3) “General supervision” means the procedure is furnished under the supervising and/or alternate supervising radiation practitioner’s overall direction and control, but the practitioner is not required to be in the same room or facility with the RA or RPA during the performance of the procedure or task;
4. (4) “Licensed practitioner” means a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathic, or optometry in the State of Arkansas;
5. (5) “Personal supervision” means the supervising and/or alternate supervising radiation practitioner must be in attendance in the room with the RA or RPA during the performance of the procedure or task;
6. (6) “Radiation practitioner” means a licensed practitioner who has completed a residency in radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation oncology, and is certified by the American Board of Radiology, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine or its equivalent;
7. (7) “Radiologist assistant (RA)” or “radiology practitioner assistant (RPA)” means a person other than a licensed practitioner who has specific qualifications, education, certification, and responsibilities as recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board and who has been issued a license to perform certain functions under the supervision of a licensed radiation practitioner; and
8. (8) “Supervising radiation practitioner” means a radiation practitioner using the services of an RA or RPA and who is responsible for the professional activities and services of the RA or RPA under this subpart.