Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-16-610

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section R9-16-610 - Mammographic Technologist - Eligibility and Scope of Practice

A. An individual is eligible to apply for initial certification as a mammographic technologist if the individual:

1. Is at least 18 years of age;

2. Possesses a current Department-issued certification in radiologic technology; and

3. Satisfies one of the following:

a. Holds a current ARRT certification in mammography;

b. Meets the initial training and education requirements in 21 CFR 900.12 and has a passing score on a Department-approved examination in mammography, or

c. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A).

B. An individual certified as a mammographic technologist:

1. Shall follow the standards specified in the 2019 American Society of Radiologic Technologists Mammography Practice Standards, available at https://www.asrt.org/docs/default-source/practice-standards-published/ps_mamm.pdf?sfvrsn=10e076d0_16, incorporated by reference, on file with the Department, and including no future editions or amendments; and

2. May perform diagnostic mammography or screening mammography, as defined in A.R.S. § 30-651.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-610

Adopted by final expedited rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2409, effective 8/27/2019. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3572, effective 11/2/2022.