(a) Placement on the Non-Certified Technician (NCT) registry requires successful completion of an approved program of 120 total classroom hours with the following minimum requirements:(1) radiation safety and protection for the patient, self and others--22 classroom hours;(2) image production and evaluation--24 classroom hours; and(3) radiographic equipment maintenance and operation--16 classroom hours including at least 6 hours of quality control, darkroom, processing, and Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation; and(4) anatomy and radiologic procedures of the:(A) skull (5 views: Caldwell, Townes, Waters, AP/PA, and lateral)--10 classroom hours;(B) chest--8 classroom hours;(C) spine--8 classroom hours;(D) abdomen, not including any procedures utilizing contrast media--4 classroom hours;(E) upper extremities--14 classroom hours;(F) lower extremities--14 classroom hours.(b) The training program hours must be live, in-person, and directed by an approved instructor.