(d) Professional Development. Programs shall have a policy that encourages continuing education in radiation therapy technology and assures ongoing instruction for the faculty in curriculm design and teaching strategies. 3. Financial Resources. Financial resources for continued operation of the educational program must be assured. 4. Physical Resources—(a) General. Adequate classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities shall be provided. All affiliated institutions shall provide space required for these facilities. (b) Equipment and Supplies. Appropriate modern equipment and supplies in sufficient quantities shall be provided. (c) Laboratory. Energized laboratories must meet Federal and/or State radiation and safety regulations. (d) Reference Materials. An adequate supply of up-to-date books, periodicals, and other reference materials related to the curriculum and the profession shall be readily available to students. (e) Records. Records shall be maintained as dictated by good educational practices. 5. Instructional Resources. Instructional aids such as clinical materials, reference materials, and demonstration and other multimedia materials must be provided. D. Students ADMISSION 1. Applicants must be high school graduates (or equivalent) with an educational background in basic science and mathematics. 2. For admission to a 12-month program, the candidate must satisfy one of the following requirements: (a) Graduation from an accredited or equivalent program in radiography. (b) Successful completion or challenge of courses in the following prerequisite content areas: -Radiation physics; -Human structure and function; -Radiation protection; -Medical ethics and law; -Methods of patient care; (c) Successful demonstration of the following competencies: -Practice oral and written communications; -Perform basic mathematical functions; -Demonstrate knowledge of human structure and function; -Demonstrate knowledge of radiation physics in radiation interactions and radiation protection techniques; -Provide basic patient care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; D. Continuing Competency The licensed Radiographer, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or Radiation Therapy Technologist shall maintain continuing competency in the area in which he/she is practicing. E. Policies and Procedures An organization that seeks to be recognized for the certifying of personnel shall adopt definite policies to ensure validity, objectivity, and fairness in the certifying process. The National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA) has published suitable criteria for a certifying organization to adopt with respect to policies for: (1) Determination of appropriate examination content (but not the actual content for any specific occupation); (2) construction of examinations; (3) administration of examinations; and (4) fulfilling responsibilities to applicants. An organization (whether an NCHCA member or not) that adopts these or equivalent criteria will meet all of the requirements of this section of these standards. APPENDIX G TO PART 75-STANDARDS FOR LICENSING DENTAL HYGIENISTS The following section describes basic elements to be incorporated in credentialing programs of States that choose to regulate personnel who perform radiologic procedures. Currently, Dental Hygienists are credentialed through individual State licensure processes, all of which include assessment of competence in dental radiography. In all States, Dental Hygienists are required to be licensed prior to practicing. The existing State dental hygiene licensure processes meet the intent and purpose of the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 and the standards for licensing Dental Hygienists in dental radiography set forth below. A. Licensure/Permit 1. To those who have passed a licensure or designated dental radiography examination, a license or permit shall be issued by the State entity responsible for credentialing dental personnel. 2. Licenses or permits shall be renewed at periodic intervals. B. Eligibility 1. An individual shall provide proof of graduating student status or graduation from an accredited or approved dental hygiene or dental assisting education program. 2. For dental assistants, special eligibility to take the examination shall be provided to applicants with appropriate combinations of training and/or experience. C. Examination A criterion-referenced examination in dental radiography shall be utilized to test the knowledge and competencies of applicants. D. Continuing Competency The Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant shall be required to maintain continuing competency in the area in which he/she is practicing. E. Policies and Procedures An organization that seeks to be recognized for the certifying of personnel shall adopt definite policies to ensure validity, objectivity, and fairness in the certifying process. The National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA) has published suitable criteria for a certifying organization to adopt with respect to policies for: (1) Determination of appropriate examination content (but not the actual content for any specific occupation); (2) construction of examinations; (3) administration of examinations; and (4) fulfilling responsibilities to applicants. An organization (whether an NCHCA member or not) that adopts these or equivalent criteria will meet all of the requirements of this section of these standards. SUBCHAPTER G-OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES Any term not defined herein shall have the same meaning as given it in the act. As used in this subpart: (a) Act means the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.). (b) Direct training means all technical training courses conducted directly by NIOSH for personnel of State and local governmental agencies, other Federal agencies, private industries, universities, and other non-NIOSH agencies and organizations. (c) NIOSH or Institute means the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (d) Registration Office means the Direct Training Registration Office, NIOSH, 1014 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202. §80.43 Tuition fees. In accordance with the provisions of the subpart, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will charge fees for all students attending NIOSH direct training courses which commence on or after July 1, 1973. $80.44 Schedule of fees. (a) Tuition fees will be computed on the basis of the cost to the Government for the Institute's participation in the course, as determined by the Director of the Institute. (b) Total tuition charges for each course will be set forth in the course announcement. $80.45 Procedure for payment. (a) Applications for direct training courses shall be completed and submitted to the registration office in accordance with the instructions issued by that office. (b) Federal agency personnel shall, upon notification of their acceptance, submit a letter identifying the agency and office to be billed, the agency order number, and any code numbers or other information necessary for billing purposes. (c) All other applicants shall, upon notification of their acceptance by NIOSH, submit a check payable to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the amount indicated by the announcement prior to the commencement of the training course. § 80.46 Refunds. course An applicant may withdraw his application and receive full reimbursement of the fee provided that written notification to the registration office is mailed no later than 10 days before the commencement of the course for which registration has been submitted. 84.94 Gas flow test; closed-circuit apparatus. 84.95 Service-time test; open-circuit apparatus. 84.96 Service-time test; closed-circuit appa ratus. 84.97 Test for carbon dioxide in inspired gas; open- and closed-circuit apparatus; maximum allowable limits. 84.98 Tests during low temperature operation. 84.99 Man tests; testing conditions; general requirements. 84.100 Man tests 1, 2, 3, and 4; requirements. 84.101 Man test 5; requirements. 84.102 Man test 6; requirements. 84.103 Man tests; performance requirements. 84.104 Gas tightness test; minimum requirements. Tables to Subpart H of Part 84 Subpart 1-Gas Masks 84.110 Gas masks; description. 84.111 Gas masks; required components. 84.112 Canisters and cartridges in parallel; resistance requirements. 84.113 Canisters and cartridges; color and markings; requirements. 84.114 Filters used with canisters and cartridges; location; replacement. 84.115 Breathing tubes; minimum require ments. 84.116 Harnesses; installation and construction; minimum requirements. 84.117 Gas mask containers; minimum requirements. 84.118 Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, and mouthpieces; fit; minimum requirements. 84.119 Facepieces; eyepieces; minimum requirements. 84.120 Inhalation and exhalation valves; minimum requirements. 84.121 Head harnesses; minimum requirements. 84.122 Breathing resistance test; minimum requirements. 84.123 Exhalation valve leakage test. 84.124 Facepiece tests; minimum require ments. 84.125 Particulate tests; canisters containing particulate filters; minimum requirements. 84.126 Canister bench tests; minimum requirements. Tables to Subpart I of Part 84 Subpart J-Supplied-Air Respirators 84.130 Supplied-air respirators; description. 84.131 Supplied-air respirators; required components. 84.132 Breathing tubes; minimum require ments. 84.133 Harnesses; installation and construction; minimum requirements. 84.134 Respirator containers; minimum requirements. 84.135 Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, hoods, and helmets; fit; minimum requirements. 84.136 Facepieces, hoods, and helmets; eyepieces; minimum requirements. 84.137 Inhalation and exhalation valves; check valves; minimum requirements. 84.138 Head harnesses; minimum requirements. 84.139 Head and neck protection; suppliedair respirators; minimum requirements. 84.140 Air velocity and noise levels; hoods and helmets; minimum requirements. 84.141 Breathing gas; minimum require ments. 84.142 Air supply source; hand-operated or motor driven air blowers; Type A supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements. 84.143 Terminal fittings or chambers; Type B supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements. 84.144 Hand-operated blower test; minimum requirements. 84.145 Motor-operated blower test; minimum requirements. 84.146 Method of measuring the power and torque required to operate blowers. 84.147 Type B supplied-air respirator; minimum requirements. 84.148 Type C supplied-air respirator, continuous-flow class; minimum requirements. 84.149 Type C supplied-air respirator, demand and pressure demand class; minimum requirements. 84.150 Air-supply line tests; minimum requirements. 84.151 Harness test; minimum requirements. 84.152 Breathing tube test; minimum requirements. 84.153 Airflow resistance test, Type A and Type AE supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements. 84.154 Airflow resistance test; Type B and Type BE supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements. 84.155 Airflow resistance test; Type C supplied-air respirator, continuous flow class and Type CE supplied-air respirator; minimum requirements. 84.156 Airflow resistance test; Type C supplied-air respirator, demand class; minimum requirements. 84.157 Airflow resistance test; Type C supplied-air respirator, pressure-demand class; minimum requirements. 84.158 Exhalation valve leakage test. 84.159 Man tests for gases and vapors; supplied-air respirators; general performance requirements. |