NAC631.260. Radiographic procedures: Lead apron required; certified statement and proof of qualifications required for certain persons who assist in procedures.

     1. Each patient who is undergoing a radiographic procedure must be covered with a lead apron.

     2. Each licensee who employs any person, other than a dental hygienist, to assist him or her in radiographic procedures shall include with his or her application for annual renewal of his or her license:

     (a) A certified statement containing the name of each person so employed, his or her position and the date he or she began to assist the licensee in radiographic procedures; and

     (b) Proof that the employee has received adequate instruction concerning radiographic procedures and is qualified to operate radiographic equipment as required pursuant to subsection 3 of NAC 459.552.

     [Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, § XXV, eff. 7-21-82]—(NAC A 7-30-84; 9-13-85; 9-6-96)