C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 220, pt. E, subpt. F, app 144-220-E-F-A
I. Fundamentals of radiation safety
A. Characteristics of radiation
B. Units of radiation dose in rems (sieverts) and quantity of radioactivity in curies (becquerels).
C. Significance of radiation dose
1. Radiation protection standards;
2. Biological effects of radiation;
3. Hazards of exposure to radiation; and
4. Case histories of radiography accidents.
D. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation; and
E. Methods of controlling radiation dose:
1. Working time;
2. Working distances; and
3. Shielding.
II. Radiation detection instrumentation to include the following:
A. Use of radiation survey instruments:
1. Operation;
2. Calibration; and
3. Limitations
B. Survey techniques; and
C. Use of individual monitoring devices to include as a minimum:
1. Film badges;
2. Thermoluminescent dosimeters;
3. Optically stimulated luminescence monitors, OSL's;
4. Pocket dosimeters;
5. Alarming rate meters; and
6. Electronic personal dosimeters.
III. Radiographic equipment to be used
A. Remote handling equipment;
B. Operation and control of radiographic exposure devices and sealed sources, including pictures or models of source assemblies (also known as pigtails);
C. Storage and transport containers, source changers;
D. Operation and control of x-ray equipment;
E. Collimators;
F. Storage, control, and disposal of radioactive materials; and
G. Inspection and maintenance of equipment.
IV. The requirements of pertinent federal and State regulations
V. The licensee's or registrant's written operating and emergency procedures
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 220, pt. E, subpt. F, app 144-220-E-F-A