1. (1) Fundamentals of radiation safety:

   1. (a) Characteristics of ionizing radiation;
   2. (b) Units of radiation dose (mrem) and quantity of radioactivity (curie);

   3. (c) Hazards of exposure to radiation:

      1. (i) Radiation protection standards;
      2. (ii) Biological effects of radiation dose;
   4. (d) Levels of radiation from X-ray machines;

   5. (e) Methods of controlling radiation dose:

      1. (i) Working time;
      2. (ii) Working distances;
      3. (iii) Shielding.

2. (2) Radiation detection instrumentation to be used:

   1. (a) Use of radiation survey instruments:

      1. (i) Operation;
      2. (ii) Calibration;
      3. (iii) Limitations;
   2. (b) Survey techniques;

   3. (c) Use of personnel monitoring equipment:

      1. (i) Film badges;
      2. (ii) Pocket dosimeters;
      3. (iii) Thermoluminescent dosimeters.
3. (3) Operation and control of X-ray equipment.
4. (4) The requirements of pertinent federal and state regulations.
5. (5) The registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.
6. (6) Case histories of radiography accidents.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050. WSR 94-01-073, § 246-227-170, filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94.]