Volume 2, Number 4

October 2003

 

TNT Inbox: 

Q.	Over the years SNT-TC-1A and other documents have required a vision test meeting Jaeger 1 or 2 requirements.  I’ve always wondered what these tests were.
A.	The Jaeger eye test uses a reading card with letters of differing sizes (J-1 being the smallest, J-20 being the largest) that are to be read at a given distance.  The ability to read the specified Jaeger text is considered proof that the reader has the required visual acuity.  Additional information on Jeager eye tests can be found on the ASNT Web site by typing in "Visual Acuity" in the Search feature.
Q.	Who can administer the vision tests, near vision acuity and color contrast differentiation?  A Level III who is in charge of the certification program?  Medical personnel?  Is anyone aware of the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulation that specifies the individual who performs eye exams should be a trained professional (medical professional)?
A.	According to published responses from the ASNT SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel, near-distance vision acuity examinations may be given by a Level III.  If other methods of vision examinations are used, personnel with additional qualifications may be required.  Details of the qualifications should be documented in the employer's written practice.  (See Inquiries 91-3 and 78-11 in the ASNT publication, Interpreting SNT-TC-1A.)  Because all certification information is confidential, HIPAA confidentiality requirements are satisfied.  A review of the 1996 HIPPA did not find mention of qualifications for eye examiners

Interpreting SNT-TC-1A is available online through <www.asnt.org/shop> or free to ASNT members at <www.asnt.org/membersonly>.

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