§10004 Promulgation of Standards

Summary

Within twelve months after August 13, 1981, the Secretary must set minimum rules for accrediting training programs that teach people to perform radiologic procedures. The Secretary must consult the Radiation Policy Council, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the EPA Administrator, state agencies, and professional groups first. The rules must set separate standards for five types of programs: medical radiologic technologists (including radiographers); dental auxiliaries (including hygienists and assistants); radiation therapy technologists; nuclear medicine technologists; and other health auxiliaries the Secretary finds appropriate. These program rules do not apply to practitioners. At the same time, the Secretary must set minimum certification rules for people who give radiologic procedures. The certification rules must cover the same five groups and must include minimum accredited education, practical experience, passing required exams, and any other qualifications the Secretary decides are necessary. These certification rules also do not apply to practitioners.