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§ 30456.4. Fluoroscopy Coursework, Clinical Training, and Providers.

17 CA ADC § 30456.4Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

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Title 17. Public Health
Division 1. State Department of Health Services (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 5. Sanitation (Environmental) (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter 4.5. Radiologic Technology
Group 4.6. Use of Fluoroscopy Equipment by Physician Assistants
Article 2. Application Process and Administration of Physician Assistant Fluoroscopy Permits
17 CCR § 30456.4
§ 30456.4. Fluoroscopy Coursework, Clinical Training, and Providers.
(a) For purposes of section 30456.2(a)(1)(D), the fluoroscopy coursework and clinical training specified in subsection (b) shall be completed through a provider specified in subsection (d).
(b) Fluoroscopy coursework and clinical training shall include:
(1) Coursework comprising no less than 40 hours of instruction that fully covers the subject matter in the didactic content section of the “Fluoroscopy Educational Framework for the Physician Assistant” published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and dated December 2009, which is hereby incorporated by reference; and
(2) Supervised clinical training of at least 40 hours in duration during which fluoroscopic procedures are performed. Procedures may be performed only if a holder of a current and valid radiology supervisor and operator certificate issued pursuant to section 30466, a fluoroscopy supervisor and operator permit issued pursuant to section 30466, or a radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued pursuant to section 30451 is physically present to observe, verify, and correct as needed the performance of the individual operating the fluoroscopy equipment during the procedures. Performance, for purposes of this subsection, means, and is limited to, the individual's competence to effectively and safely use fluoroscopy equipment; and
(c) Documentation of clinical training as specified in subsection (b)(2) shall include an orientation check-off of each fluoroscopic room or portable fluoroscopy device prior to initial use. The document “Fluoroscopic Device Orientation Check-off” as found in the publication identified in subsection (b)(1) shall be used. Documentation of procedures performed shall include the name of the procedure, the date and time of day the procedure was performed, the facility, including location, where performed, and the name and certificate or permit number of the person observing and verifying performance.
(d) The coursework and clinical training specified in subsection (b) shall be obtained through a Department-approved:
(1) Diagnostic radiologic technology school; or
(2) Radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit school.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 114872 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 114872, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New sections filed 8-12-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 33).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-18-2020; operative 10-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 34).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 30456.4, 17 CA ADC § 30456.4
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