GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

S	2 

SENATE BILL 684
Second Edition Engrossed 5/15/91

Short Title:  Chiropractic Diag. Imaging Tech.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senator Sands.
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Referred to:  Human Resources.
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April 18, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ENABLE THE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO CERTIFY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY CHIROPRACTORS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 8 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 90-143.2.  Certification of diagnostic imaging technicians.
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 Board of Examiners may adopt rules pertaining to initial educational requirements, examination of applicants, and continuing education requirements as are reasonably required to enforce this provision."
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1991.