Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§10002 Statement of purpose
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 107— - CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY › § 10002
Summary
Requires the federal government to set standards for accrediting training and certifying radiology workers, and to enforce strict safety rules for medical and dental radiologic procedures.
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Title 42, §10002
The Public Health and Welfare — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
It is the purpose of this chapter to—
(1)provide for the establishment of minimum standards by the Federal Government for the accreditation of education programs for persons who administer radiologic procedures and for the certification of such persons; and
(2)insure that medical and dental radiologic procedures are consistent with rigorous safety precautions and standards.
Reference
Citations & Metadata
Citation
42 U.S.C. § 10002
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73