Medical radiography means the application of radiation to humans for diagnostic purposes, including, but not limited to, utilizing proper:

(1) Radiation protection for the patient, the radiographer, and others;

(2) Radiation-generating equipment operation and quality control;

(3) Image production and evaluation;

(4) Radiographic procedures;

(5) Processing of films;

(6) Positioning of patients;

(7) Performance methods to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum of radiation exposure; and

(8) Patient care and management as it relates to the practice of medical radiography.