1. (a) Placement on the Non-Certified Technician (NCT) registry requires successful completion of an approved program of 120 total classroom hours with the following minimum requirements:

   1. (1) radiation safety and protection for the patient, self and others--22 classroom hours;
   2. (2) image production and evaluation--24 classroom hours; and
   3. (3) radiographic equipment maintenance and operation--16 classroom hours including at least 6 hours of quality control, darkroom, processing, and Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation; and

   4. (4) anatomy and radiologic procedures of the:

      1. (A) skull (5 views: Caldwell, Townes, Waters, AP/PA, and lateral)--10 classroom hours;
      2. (B) chest--8 classroom hours;
      3. (C) spine--8 classroom hours;
      4. (D) abdomen, not including any procedures utilizing contrast media--4 classroom hours;
      5. (E) upper extremities--14 classroom hours;
      6. (F) lower extremities--14 classroom hours.
2. (b) The training program hours must be live, in-person, and directed by an approved instructor.

Source Note:The provisions of this §186.26 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 394.