May 1,2009 6,2008

To : United States Nuclear Regulatory Coininission Region IV 612 East Lamar BLVD, Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 760 1 1-4 125

From: Diagnostic Imaging Services of Idaho i.lAY ; f i p g g

Pocatello, Idalio 83201 j - 1951 Bench Rd., Suite F

NRC RAM License: 1 1-3422 1-0 1

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Subject: Please amend NRC RAM License No. 11-34221-01.

Dear Sir,

Safety Officer. The current RSO is Vincent Troy Curmitt. We would like to add Peter Aagard as the new RSO. Mr. Aagard qualifies as a Radiation Safety Officer as defined in 10 CFR 35,50 “Training For Radiation Safety Officer” (l)(i) Hold a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in physical science or engineering or biological science with a iiiiiiiiiiuin of 20 college

Please amend NRC RAM License No. 1 1-3422 1-0 1 to change our Radiation

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(b)( 1) Has completed a structured educational program consisting of both:

(i) 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training in the following areas--

(A) Radiation physics and instrumentation;

(B) Radiation protection;

(C) Mathematics pertaining to the use and measurement of radioactivity;

(D) Radiation biology; and

(E) Radiation dosimetry; and

(ii) One year of fiill-time radiation safety experieiice under tlie supervision of tlie individual identified as tlie Radiation Safety Officer on a Commission or Agreement State license or permit issued by a Coinmission master material licensee that authorizes siinilar type(s) of use(s) of byproduct material involving tlie following--

(A) Shipping, receiving, and performing related radiation surveys;

(B) Using and performing checks for proper operation of instruments used to determine tlie activity of dosages, survey meters, and instruments used to measure radionuclides;

(C) Securing and controlling byproduct material;

(D) Using administrative controls to avoid mistakes in the administration of byproduct material;

(E) Using procedures to prevent or minimize radioactive contamination and using proper decontamination procedures;

(F) Using emergency procedures to control byproduct material; and

(G) Disposing of byproduct material; or

(2)(e) Has training in the radiation safety, regulatory issues, and emergency procedures for the types of use for which a licensee seeks approval. This training requirement may be satisfied by completing training that is supervised by a Radiation Safety Officer, authorized medical physicist, authorized nuclear pharmacist, or authorized user, as appropriate, who is authorized for the type(s) of use for which the licensee is seeking approval.

Mr. Aagard graduated from Weber State University May 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree, emphasizing Nuclear Medicine. Please see the attached Weber Stzte University curriculum and Certificate of Diploma. He has been professionally Certified by both the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board. See attached copies of certifications. Mr. Aagard has worked as a Radiation Safety Technologist under my supervision for one( 1) year, accumulating over 2500 liours of hands on work experience covering the following areas;

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Ensure that all terms and conditions of the license and the regulations are complied with;

Ensure that the sealed sources are leak tested as prescribed by the license;

Eiisure that radioactive materials are used only by individuals who are authorized by the license and that all individuals wear required personnel monitoring equipment;

Maintain all records required by the licensee and state regulations. These include persoimel monitoring, leak test, inventory, training, and receipt, transfer and disposal records;

Eiisure that radioactive materials are properly secured against unauthorized access or removal;

Serve as a contact with the department for events such as the loss, theft or damage of radioactive material; and

Ensure that all users read and understand emergency, operating and radiation safety procedures.

I hereby attest that Mr. Peter Aagard has worked under my supewision, and I find him competent and qualified to administer the affairs as Radiation Safety Officer for this facility.

Viiiceiit Troy Curiiutt, RS

I accept the duties and responsibilities of Radiation Safety Officer for Diagnostic Imaging Services of Idaho. I commit to be oiisite a iiiiiiimuiii 15 hours a week.

Peter Aagard

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I agree and authorize this amendment request.

urn Everson, President

Diagnostic Imaging Services of Idaho

If you have any questions regarding this response, do not hesitate to contact me at (208) 406-2543 or e-mail iiie at iiulteindude~,giiiail.coiii.

Sincerely, Troy Curiiutt, RSO Radiation Safety Coiisultaiit Advanced Isotopes of Idaho 4968 Rainbow lane Chubbuck Idaho 8320 1

Technology Delivered Degreesweber State University BS, Nuclear Medicine

Department Advisor: (801) 626-6401 Dr. Wynn Harrison wharrison@weber.edu General Information: (801) 626-6619 Aleta Wood awood@weber.edu

Program Description: This program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of accredited programs (ARRT registered technologists or the acceptable equivalent). It focuses on hands on clinical experiences within medical facilities supervised by a certified (American College of Radiology) radiologist.

Admission Requirements: Must be a supervised nuclear medicine technologist, verifying previous clinical experience. An associate degree in an appropriate discipline. Students may need to take pre-specialization business classes, and then apply for advanced standing in the College of Health Professions. Transfer credit or previous coursework must be evaluated before admission is approved. Students wishing to transfer less than 30 credits must submit high school transcripts, ACTBAT scores, and an admissions application.

Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Must fulfill WSU's general education requirements. Students must take at least 30 credits from WSU. Students who do not have previous experience should be prepared to complete 24 hours per week in a nuclear medicine department while enrolled in the course.

Real Time Requirements: None.

Delivery Formats UsedlSemesters Delivered: WSU offers classes online. See grid below for details or visit http://wsuonline.weber.edu

LEGEND General Education Status: C -Composition AI -American Institutions QR - Quantitative Reasoning FA - Fine Arts SS -Social Science H - Humanities LS & PS - Life and Physical Science IR - Institutional Requirement Delivery Format I - Internet IS - Independent Study Semesters: S -Spring U - Summer F -Fall 0 -Open Entrylopen Exit -register year-round; students have six months to complete the class. ALL - Generally offered all semesters ARR -- Offered at least once every three years, more frequently depending on demand; see advisor for current annual schedule.

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NucMed 4103. Radiopharmaceuticals and Dosages (3)

Radiopharinacology, cliaracterization of radiopliaiiiiaceuticals used in performing exaiiinations and calculation of dosages.

NucMed 4203. Scanning and Imaging Procedures I (3)

Organ coiiceiitration, excretion and absorption, ineasureinents and imaging.

NucMed 4213. Scanning and Imaging Procedures I1 (3)

Organ concentration, excretion aiid absorption, measurements and imaging.

NucMed 4223. Nuclear Cardiology (3)

Pathology, indications for exaiiination and procedures in nuclear cardiology.

NucMed 4303. Radionuclide Physics & Instrumentation (3)

Production and properties of radioiiuclides, decay schemes, radiation measurements aiid special characteristics of r adiophar iiiaceutic als.

NucMed SI4333. Quality Assurance (3)

NIX le ar Medic hie departmental policies aiid procedures .

NucMed 4861. Clinical Education (3)

A minimum of 24 liours per week hi an active Nuclear Medicine department.

NucMed 4862. Clinical Education (3)

A ininimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department.

NucMed 4803. Clinical Education (3)

A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department.

NucMed 4912. Comprehensive Review (2)

Review of learned material.

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NucMed 4991. Seminar (1)

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Thank you for your Time If any additional information is required please contact me (Peter Aagard) at (208) 221-3949 or FAX #(208) 237-0985.

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To: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (ATTN Rachael Browder)

Dear Sir,

This letter is to inform you of Time aod Hours of course work compllEted at Weber State University for Peter M. Aagard CNMT ARRT RT (N). The following is the list of courses completed From July 31 2007- Aug 4 2008. All courses were completed with over 2080 hours in ,didactic courses and clinical education, and 61 Credits were received in the field of Nuclear Medicine.

Prerequisite Courses

RADTEC 1022 Introduction to Radiologic Technology (2) RADTEC 1303 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) RADTEC 3043 Medical Ethics and Law (3) RADTEC 3243 Patient Care & Assessment I I (3) RADTEC 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) RADTEC 3403 Radiobiology 8 Health Physics (3) RADTEC 3463 Computerized Imaging (3)

Required Courses

NucMed 41 03 Radiopharmaceuticals & Dosages (3) NucMed 4203 Scanning & Imaging Procedures I (3) NucMed 4213 Scanning & Imaging Procedures II (3) NucMed 4223 Nuclear Cardiology (3) NucMed 4303 Radionuclide Physics & Instrumentation (3) NucMed 514333 Quality Assurance (3) NueMed 4861 Clinical Edcication (3) NucMed 4862 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4863 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4922 Comprehensive Review (2)

Support Courses

RADTEC 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RADTEC 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RADTEC 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RADTEC 4303 Cardiology (3)

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NucMed 4991 Seminar (I)

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To; United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Region IV

612 East Larnar RLVD, Suite 400

Arlington, Texas '76011-4125

From: Diagnostic Imaging Services of Idaho

1951 Bench Rd. Suite F

Pocatello, Idaho 83203.

NRC RAM License: 11-34221-01.

Dear Sir,

The following leftct is t o inform you of t h a t Mr Aagard has worked under my supervision for a period of over (2) years From January 28 2006-August 1 2009 has accumulated over 5000 hours of hands on work experience covering the following areas:

A. Ensure that all terms and conditions of the license and the regulations are complied with: 5. Ensure that the sealed sources are leak tested as prescribed by the license; C. Ensure that radioactive materials are used only by individuals who are authorized by the license

and that all individuals wear required personnel monitoring equipment; 0. Maintain a l l records required by the licensee and state regulations. These include personnel

monitoring, leak test, inventory, training, and receipt, transfer and disposal records; E. Ensure that radioactive materials are properly secured against unauthorized access or removal; F. Serve as a contact with the department for events such as the loss, theft or damage of

radioactive material; and G. Ensure that all users read and understand emergency, operating and radiation safety

procedures.

I hereby attest that Mr. Peter Aagard has worded under my supervision, and I find him competent and qualified to administer the affairs as Radiation Safety Officer for this facility.

Vincent Tray Curnutt, RSO

THE AMERICAN REGISTRY OF

IhlNAL CARD FOR VERIFICATION The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CERTIFIES THAT

Peter M. Aagard Certificate No: 032302

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CE REVIEW MEMO ( ) Licensee: Diagnostic Imaging Service of ID License No.: 11-34221-01

Docket No.: 030-36948 Mail Control No.: 472267

Type of Action: Amend Date of Requested Action: 5/16/09

Reviewer Rachel Browder ARM reviewer@): Torres Assigned:

Response Deficiencies Noted During Acceptance Review

[ ] Open ended possession limits. Submit inventory. Limit possession. [ ] Submit copies of latest leak test results. [ ] Add IC L.C./Fingerprint LC, add SUNS1 markings to license. [ ] Confirm with licensee if they have NARM material.

Submit NRC Form 313a (RSO). Submit copies of ARRT and CNMT certificates.- kt , c] Yes c] No

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Branch Chief’s andlor HP’s Initials:

Request for unrestricted release Group 2 or >. Consult with Bravo Branch.

Termination request < 90 days from date of expiration

Expedite (medical emergency, no RSO, location of use/storage not on license, RAM in possession not on license, other)

TAR needed to complete action.

Date:

SUNS1 Screening according to RIS 2005-31

Yes d Sensitive and Non-Publicly Available if an^ item below is checked General guidance:

RAM = or > than Category 3 (Table 1, RIS 2005-31), use Unity Rule Exact location of RAM [suite #, bldg. #, location different from mailing address]

Design of structure and/or equipment (site specific) Information on nearby facilities Detailed design drawings and/or performance information Emergency planning and/or fire protection systems

(whether = or > than Category 3 or not)

Specific guidance for medical, industrial and academic (above Category 3): RAM quantities and inventory Manufacturer’s name and model number of sealed sources & devices Site drawings with exact location of RAM, description of facility RAM security program information (locks, alarms, etc.) Emergency Plan specifics (routes to/from RAM, response to security events) Vulnerability/security assessment/accident-safety analysis/risk assess Mailing lists related to security response

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