Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-16-607

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section R9-16-607 - Application for Initial Certification as a Practical Technologist in Radiology, Practical Technologist in Podiatry, or Practical Technologist in Bone Densitometry

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an applicant for initial certification as a practical technologist in radiology, practical technologist in podiatry, or practical technologist in bone densitometry shall submit an application packet to the Department that includes:

1. The information and documents required in R9-16-619;

2. Except as provided in R9-16-602(D), documentation of completion of a Department-approved educational program;

3. Documentation of achieving the applicable minimum score on a Department-approved examination;

4. For an application for a practical technologist in podiatry, the signed attestation in R9-16-604(A)(2)(a)(ii) containing:

a. The name and date of birth of the applicant,

b. The name and license number of the licensed podiatrist,

c. A statement by the licensed podiatrist verifying completion of the applicant's clinical training and approval of radiographic images taken by the applicant, and

d. The licensed podiatrist's signature and date; and

5. The applicable fee in R9-16-623.

B. If an applicant for initial certification as a practical technologist in radiology, practical technologist in podiatry, or practical technologist in bone densitometry may be eligible for certification under A.R.S. § 32-4302(A), the applicant shall submit an application packet to the Department that includes:

1. The information and documentation required in R9-16-619;

2. Documentation of the professional license or certification issued to the applicant by each state in which the applicant holds a professional license or certification;

3. A statement, signed and dated by the applicant, attesting that the applicant:

a. Has been licensed or certified in another state for at least one year, with a scope of practice consistent with the scope of practice for which certification is being requested;

b. Has met minimum education requirements and, if applicable, work experience and clinical supervision requirements, according to A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3);

c. Has not voluntarily surrendered a license or certification in any other state or country while under investigation for unprofessional conduct; and

d. Does not have an complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before another regulatory entity in another state or country related to unprofessional conduct; and

4. The applicable fee in R9-16-623.

C. The Department shall approve or deny an individual's application for initial certification according to R9-16-621.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-607

Adopted by final expedited rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2409, effective 8/27/2019.