49 Pa. Code § 25.221
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ARRT-The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Auxiliary personnel-Persons other than a medical doctor-allopathic physician-osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist or chiropractor.
Direct supervision-Directly controlling the performance of a procedure by authorizing performance of that procedure under the specific instructions of the osteopathic physician, and monitoring performance of the procedure to ensure compliance with those instructions.
Ionizing radiation-Gamma rays and X-rays, alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons and other nuclear particles. The term does not include ultrasound, sound or radio waves or visible, infrared or ultraviolet light.
Premises of an osteopathic physician-A location at which an osteopathic physician practices medicine, other than a health care facility regulated by the Department of Health, the Department of Public Welfare or the Federal government.
Radiologic procedure-A medical diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that utilizes ionizing radiation.
49 Pa. Code § 25.221
The provisions of this § 25.221 issued under sections 13a and 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P. S. §§ 271.13a and 271.16); and section 812.1 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 279.3a).