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(B) radiobiologic effects of radiation exposure and risk or benefit analysis, and principles of ALARA described in 7 AAC 18.105(d);

(C) stochastic effects and nonstochastic effects of radiation exposure;

(D) hazards of excessive exposure to ionizing radiation; and

(E) use of personnel monitoring equipment;

(2) device operation and radiation controls, including

(A) methods for controlling ionizing radiation dose, technique charts, and automatic exposure controllers;

(B) use of positioning procedures and anatomy to minimize repeat rate and critical organ doses;

(C) state and federal radiation control regulations and incident reporting requirements;

(D) radiographic accessories that affect exposure dose; and

(E) special exposure considerations on limitations of computerized and digital systems;

(3) quality control procedures and the role of the procedures in minimizing exposures, including

(A) optimizing image processing for minimum exposures;

(B) periodically verifying the machine for operational accuracy; and

(C) conducting repeat analyses and technical critiques of images; and

(4) the registrant’s written operating and emergency procedures. (c) An operator of medical fluoroscopic equipment must receive a minimum of 10 hours of instruction in the safe operation of the fluoroscope. (Eff. 4/9/2009, Register 190) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.60.475 AS 18.60.485