Unless exempt under this chapter, an applicant for registration as a chiropractic radiographer must have passed an approved program or course of study consisting of at least 36 classroom hours in chiropractic radiography which includes the following training:

1. (1) Radiographic imaging procedures including patient care, patient preparation, patient records, factor technique selection, technical selection, development, quality, and maintenance;
2. (2) Radiation protection of personnel and patients, including considerations in reducing radiation exposure and frequency of retakes;
3. (3) Radiographic technique, radiation equipment and physics of imaging, and emergency procedures; and
4. (4) Clinical experience sufficient to demonstrate proficiency.

Source: 12 SDR 117, effective January 19, 1986; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 47 SDR 41, effective October 12, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-15.2 , 36-5-15.3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-14.2 , 36-5-15.3.

Prior versions effective: 1986-07-01.