38-1908. Medical radiography, defined.
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Medical radiography means the application of radiation to humans for diagnostic purposes, including, but not limited to, utilizing proper:
(1)Radiation protection for the patient, the radiographer, and others;
(2)Radiation-generating equipment operation and quality control;
(3)Image production and evaluation;
(4)Radiographic procedures;
(5)Processing of films;
(6)Positioning of patients;
(7)Performance methods to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum of radiation exposure; and
(8)Patient care and management as it relates to the practice of medical radiography.