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Medical and Industrial Use of Radiation Rules and Regulations

Listed below are the names of the Medical and Industrial Use of Radiation Rules And Regulations, along with a synopsis of the rulemaking requirements, by which the Division of Nuclear Safety implements its statutory powers, duties and responsibilities.

The texts of rules and regulations provided on this system are unofficial and provided for the information of readers interested in the responsibilities of the Division of Nuclear Safety. Statutes and rules are frequently amended. Consequently, the texts of statutes and rules provided on this system may at times not be current. For matters affecting legal rights or requiring legal interpretation, readers should consult a lawyer.

USE OF X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, PODIATRY, AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
(32 Ill. Adm. Code 360)

This Part establishes requirements for use of x-ray producing devices in the healing arts by a practitioner licensed to practice a treatment of human ailments by virtue of the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, or the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, or by a medical radiographer or accredited radiation therapist acting under the supervision, prescription or direction of such licensed person or the non human use of x-ray by veterinarians by virtue of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 1983.

ACCREDITING PERSONS IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGY
(32 Ill. Adm. Code 401)

This Part establishes educational standards and an accreditation program applicable to persons who apply ionizing radiation to human beings. Specifically, this Part provides for: (1) minimum standards of preparatory education and experience for persons who apply ionizing radiation to human beings in the disciplines of medical radiography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy technology and chiropractic radiography; (2) examination requirements for certain categories of accreditation; and (3) continuing education requirements for renewal of accreditation.

CERTIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS TO PERFORM INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY
(32 Ill. Adm. Code 405)

This Part establishes a program to certify persons to perform industrial radiography. Specifically, this Part provides for: (1) minimum standards for training and experience for persons who perform industrial radiography; (2) application and examination requirements for certification and recertification; (3) standards for the recognition of certification by other parties; (4) provisions for the suspension or revocation of certification; and (5) civil penalties.