Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-16-616

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

Section R9-16-616 - Radiologist Assistant - Eligibility and Scope of Practice

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

1. Is at least 18 years of age; and

2. Satisfies one of the following:

a. Holds a current ARRT or CBRPA certification as a radiologist assistant;

b. Has:

i. Completed a baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate certificate from an accredited educational institution that encompasses a radiologist assistant curriculum that includes a radiologist-directed clinical preceptorship, and

ii. Achieved a passing score on an ARRT or a CBRPA examination for radiologist assistants; or

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

B. An individual certified as a radiologist assistant:

1. Shall follow the standards specified the 2019 American Society of Radiologic Technologists Radiologist Assistant Practice Standards, available at https://www.asrt.org/docs/default-source/practice-standards-published/ps_raa.pdf?sfvrsn=1ae076d0_16, incorporated by reference on file with the Department, and including no future editions or amendments; and

2. May perform the following procedures under the direction of a radiologist, licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 13 or 17 and certified in radiology by the American Board of Radiology:

a. Fluoroscopy;

b. Assessment and evaluation of the physiological and psychological responsiveness of individuals undergoing radiologic procedures;

c. Evaluation of image quality, making initial image observations and communicating observations to the supervising radiologist; and

d. Administration of contrast media or other medications prescribed by the supervising radiologist.

C. A radiologist assistant shall not interpret images, make diagnoses, or prescribe medications or therapies.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-616

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.