New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT › Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner › Subchapter B - Regulation of Professions › Part 65 - Podiatry › Section 65.7 - Course of study required for the operation by an unlicensed person of radiographic equipment for foot radiography

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is
				  to set forth standards for a course of study required to be completed by
				  unlicensed persons before such unlicensed persons may operate radiographic
				  equipment for the sole purpose of foot radiography, while under the direct
				  supervision of a licensed podiatrist, in accordance with the requirements of
				  section 7006 (4)  of the Education
				  Law and section
				  65.6 
				  of this Part. and to establish requirements for providers of such a course of
				  study.
(b) Approval of course of
				  study. To be approved by the department for purposes of section 7006 (4)  of the Education
				  Law and section
				  65.6 
				  of this Part. the course of study shall meet the requirements of this section
				  and be approved by the department pursuant to the procedures of this
				  section.
(c) Standards for the
				  course of study.
(1) Providers. The course of
				  study shall be offered by degree-granting institutions that offer registered
				  programs in the health professions or equivalent programs, hospitals or health
				  facilities regulated pursuant to article 28 of the Public Health Law,
				  professional associations representing the health professions, or other
				  entities that have as a purpose the provision of education or training on
				  health care subjects to health professionals.
(2) Admission requirements.
(i) Candidates for admission to the course of
				  study shall meet the following requirements:
(a) be at least 18 years of age;
(b) hold at least a high school diploma or
				  its equivalent; and
(c) be of good
				  moral character.
(ii)
				  All candidates for admission shall be required to submit a formal written
				  application.
(3) Course
				  of study.
(i) The course of study shall
				  contain at least eight clock hours of in-person instruction.
(ii) The instruction shall include the
				  following content areas:
(a) basic radiation
				  safety for the patient and the operator, and infection control
				  techniques;
(b) positioning the
				  patient for a podiatric radiograph;
(c) production of the radiograph;
				  and
(d) developing
				  radiographs.
(iii) The
				  course of study shall require the candidate to train on and operate
				  radiographic equipment on nonhuman models. Such operation must be under the
				  direct in-person observation and supervision of a licensed podiatrist who shall
				  ensure the safe operation of the equipment. The equipment must be approved by
				  the New York State Department of Health for use by an unlicensed person while
				  under the direct supervision of a licensed podiatrist.
(iv) The course of study shall require the
				  unlicensed person to demonstrate competency in the operation of radiographic
				  equipment for the purpose of foot radiography through successful completion of
				  a practical examination using such equipment on nonhuman models and a written
				  examination. Such practical examination must be under the direct in-person
				  observation and supervision of a licensed podiatrist who shall ensure the safe
				  and competent operation of the radiographic equipment.
(v) The provider shall prepare in written
				  form and make use of a detailed curriculum, which describes learning objectives
				  and competencies achieved by the course of study.
(4) Instructors. The course of study shall be
				  taught by instructors who have demonstrated by training, education, and
				  experience their competence to teach the course content prescribed in paragraph
				  (3) of this subdivision.
(5)
				  Facilities and equipment. The course of study shall be supported by adequate
				  facilities, equipment, and other physical resources, including but not limited
				  to, the type of radiographic equipment approved by the Department of Health for
				  use by unlicensed persons while under the direct supervision of a licensed
				  podiatrist. The provider must conform to all applicable statutes, rules and
				  regulations relating to radiation safety standards.