X-ray Program

Forms and Regulatory Guides

	Forms
	Regulatory Guides

References

	Rules & Regulations (180 NAC)
	Statutes (Neb.Rev.Stat. §§71-3501 to 3520)  (Radiation Control Act)

Other Resources

	Facility Compliance Checklists
	Fees for X-rays
	Link to Other Sites
	NEXT (National Evaluation of National Trends)
	Radiation Control Program Staff Directory
	X-ray Inspection
	X-ray Registration

For more information, contact:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Public Health, Office of Raadiological Health
X-ray Program
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Phone: (402) 471-0563
Toll Free Phone: (800)242-1100 Option #8
Fax:  (402)471-0169
E-mail:  radiation.programs@dhhs.ne.gov

Overview of the X-ray Program:

Medical x-rays account for the largest man-made radiation source of exposure to the average citizen.  Currently, there are over 1,700 facilities with approximately 4,500 x-ray machines in Nebraska.  These facilities include hospitals, doctor's offices, universities, and corporations. 

The X-ray Program encourages facilities that use x-ray machines to maintain exposures As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).   According to the ALARA principle, facilities are to take reasonable actions to avoid unnecessary exposure to patients, employees and the public.

According to the regulations, the state is required to maintain a  registration of the x-ray machines in Nebraska along with conducting periodic  inspections of x-ray units and facilities.   During these inspections, the X-ray Program staff will examine the x-ray machines to ensure they are operating properly, determine if the operators of the x-ray machine are properly trained and following sound procedures, and verify that the facility is in compliance with all other regulations regarding the use of the x-ray machine. 

The training requirements for operators of x-ray equipment can be obtained by calling (402) 471-2118.

• 180 NAC 16  of the Nebraska Regulations for "Control of Radiation" outlines the  the training requirements for "Licensure of Persons Performing Medical Radiography."
• 180 NAC 6-10.03 , item 4  of the Nebraska Regulations for "Control of Radiation" outlines the training requirements for veterinary assistant's.
• 180 NAC 15-024  of the Nebraska Regulations for "Control of Radiation" lists the training requirements for operators of Non-Human X-rays or Particle Accelerators under 1 MeV.
• 172 NAC 056  of the Nebraska Regulations for "Professional & Occupational Licenses" list the training requirements for of Dental Hygienists and other Dental Auxiliaries.

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