The board may approve a dental radiography program of learning leading to a dental radiographer certificate of competency if the program meets the following requirements:

1. (1) The program constitutes an organized program of learning which contributes to the proficiency and skills of an individual operating radiation emitting equipment or otherwise engaged in dental radiography;
2. (2) The program is conducted by individuals who are qualified by special education, training, and experience to conduct the program in dental radiography; and

3. (3) The program includes at least sixteen hours of training in the areas outlined in § 44:03:01:14.02 plus practice in placement techniques on a training manikin, exposing radiographs, and identification of common technique errors.

   Application for approval of a program of learning shall be made to the board.

Source: 11 SDR 73, effective November 27, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986 ; 47 SDR 11, effective August 12, 2020 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14 ( 2 0) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-14 (4)(7) .

Prior versions effective: 1986-07-01.