16 Del. Admin. Code § 4466-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4466-6.0 - Certification Process

6.1 Classification of Certificates

6.1.1 Certificate (Subsection 7.1)

6.1.2 Temporary Certificate (Subsection 7.2)

6.2 Application.

The Agency shall accept an application for credentialing from any Radiation Technologist/Technician who is at least 18 years of age, or who is currently enrolled in and attending an educational program in radiation technology and who pays a non-refundable application and examination fee (if applicable) established by rule of the Authority. Each application submitted must be complete, or it will be returned to the applicant.

6.2.1 Initial and renewal application fees shall be established at $50 when paid on time. Renewal fee is $100 when payment is received by the agency 1-180 days after expiration date on the certificate (based on post-mark).

6.2.2 The initial application fee shall be waived for applicants who document they are enrolled in a vocational-technical high school Dental Assisting Program in Delaware.

6.2.3 The Agency shall issue a certificate to all applicants who provide proof that they hold a current national credential from an Authority-recognized, national voluntary credentialing body, see subsection 6.3.5 of this regulation.

6.3 Examinations

6.3.1 The examination process shall be administered by test administration companies under contract to the Agency. The fee for examination shall accompany the application request, where applicable.

6.3.2 The Authority shall accept an application for certification from any applicant who discloses conviction of a felony if the application is complete and is submitted with photocopy of court documents that include charges, and disposition papers.

6.3.3 The Authority may accept, in lieu of an examination, a current credential by a recognized national voluntary credentialing body, (See subsection 6.3.5 of this regulation) issued on the basis of an examination consistent with the requirements established by the Authority, provided that the radiation protection standards to which that body adheres are at least as stringent as those established by the Authority.

6.3.4 An examinee who fails to pass the Authority-approved certification examination may be re-tested 2 times per calendar year, provided the prescribed application is submitted and examination fees for each re-examination are paid.

6.3.5 List of National Credentialing Organizations Acceptable for Delaware Certification

6.3.5.1 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

6.3.5.2 Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

6.3.5.3 Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)

6.3.5.4 Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

6.3.5.5 International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD)

6.3.5.6 Certification Board of Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA)

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4466-6.0

28 DE Reg. 313 (10/1/2024) (Final)