2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 90-143.2. Certification of diagnostic imaging technicians.

§ 90‑143.2.  Certification of diagnostic imaging technicians.

(a)       The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall certify the competence of any person employed by a licensed chiropractor practicing in the State if the employee's duties include the production of diagnostic images, whether by X ray or other imaging technology. Applicants for certification must demonstrate proficiency in the following subjects:

(1)       Physics and equipment of radiographic imaging;

(2)       Principles of radiographic exposure;

(3)       Radiographic protection;

(4)       Anatomy and physiology;

(5)       Radiographic positioning and procedure.

The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may adopt rules pertaining to initial educational requirements, examination of applicants, and continuing education requirements as are reasonably required to enforce this provision.

(b)       Any person seeking to renew a certification of competence previously issued by the Board shall pay to the secretary of the Board a fee as prescribed and set by the Board which fee shall not be more than fifty dollars ($50.00). (1991, c. 633, s. 1; 2002‑59, s. 1.)