Appendix F to Part 75 - Standards for Licensing Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, and Radiation Therapy Technologists
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Appendix F to Part 75 - Standards for Licensing Radiographers,
Nuclear Medicine Technologists, and Radiation Therapy Technologists
The following section describes basic elements to be
incorporated in credentialing programs of States that choose to
regulate personnel who perform radiologic procedures.
A. Licensure
1. Only eligible applicants who have passed the licensure
examination shall be licensed as Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine
Technologists, or Radiation Therapy Technologists.
2. Licenses shall be renewed at periodic intervals.
B. Eligibility
1. For regular eligibility to take the licensure examination,
applicants shall have successfully completed an accredited program
of formal education in radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or
radiation therapy technology.
2. Special eligibility to take the licensure examination shall
be provided for applicants whose training and/or experience are
equal to, or in excess of, those of a graduate of an accredited
educational program.
C. Examination
A criterion-referenced examination in radiography, nuclear
medicine technology, or radiation therapy technology shall be
utilized to test the knowledge and competencies of applicants.
D. Continuing Competency
The licensed Radiographer, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or
Radiation Therapy Technologist shall maintain continuing competency
in the area in which he/she is practicing.
E. Policies and Procedures
An organization that seeks to be recognized for the certifying
of personnel shall adopt definite policies to ensure validity,
objectivity, and fairness in the certifying process. The National
Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA) has published
suitable criteria for a certifying organization to adopt with
respect to policies for: (1) Determination of appropriate
examination content (but not the actual content for any specific
occupation); (2) construction of examinations; (3) administration
of examinations; and (4) fulfilling responsibilities to applicants.
An organization (whether an NCHCA member or not) that adopts these
or equivalent criteria will meet all of the requirements of this
section of these standards.