Section 325.5701. Purpose and scope.

(1) This part establishes requirements governing the use of computed tomography (CT) scanners in the healing arts.

(2)     This part applies to all registrants who use a CT  scanner  for  the intentional exposure of humans for diagnostic imaging.

(3)     A CT scanner is exempt from this part if the scanner meets 1 of the following:

(a)    )  Generates a peak power of 5 kilowatts or  less  as  certified  by the manufacturer.

(b)     Is used only for attenuation corrections and anatomical markers as part of a positron emission tomography (PET/CT) or single photon emission computed  tomography (SPECT/CT) study.

(c)     Is used as a simulator solely for treatment planning purposes in conjunction with a megavoltage radiation therapy unit.

(d)    Is used solely for intra-operative guidance tomography.

(4)     In addition to the requirements of this part,  all  registrants   are subject to R 325.5001 to R 325.5665 and the certificate   of  need  review standards for computed tomography scanner services.

History: 2011 AACS.