Utah Admin. Code R156-69-604 - Radiology Course for Unlicensed Individuals as Dental Assistants
Under Section 58-69-803 and Subsection 58-54-306(2), the radiology course in Subsection R156-69-603(11) shall include radiology theory consisting of:
(1) orientation to radiation
technology;
(2)
terminology;
(3) radiographic
dental anatomy and pathology -cursory;
(4) radiation physics - basic;
(5) radiation protection to patient and
operator;
(6) radiation biology
including interaction of ionizing radiation on cells, tissues and
matter;
(7) factors influencing
biological response to cells and tissues to ionizing radiation and cumulative
effects of x-radiation;
(8)
intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques;
(9) processing techniques including proper
disposal of chemicals;
(10)
infection control in dental radiology; and
(11) use of portable and handheld x-ray
devices.
Notes
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