What is TBCE's role regarding radiologic safety?

• A. Regulating the safe use of radiographic equipment and enforcing radiation safety standards.
• B. Providing radiographs for patients on request.
• C. Regulating only the purchase of radiographic devices.
• D. No regulatory role in radiologic safety.

Answer: (A)

TBCE's role in radiologic safety is to regulate the safe use of radiographic equipment and enforce radiation safety standards. This means the board sets rules for how chiropractors operate X-ray machines, including exposure limits, shielding requirements, machine maintenance, and quality assurance; it also ensures operators are properly trained and that compliance is monitored. The aim is to protect patients and staff by minimizing radiation exposure while still obtaining diagnostically useful images, aligning with ALARA principles and public safety duties. TBCE enforces these standards through licensure conditions, inspections, and disciplinary actions for violations. Providing radiographs on request is not the board’s function, and regulating only the purchase of devices would miss the broader responsibility to oversee safe radiology practices. There is a regulatory role in radiologic safety, reflecting the board’s mission to protect public welfare.