16 Del. Admin. Code § 4466-7.0

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

Section 4466-7.0 - Issuing Certification

7.1 The Agency may issue a Certificate to each qualified applicant who has successfully met the requirements under Section 6.0 of this regulation, is at least 18 years of age, and has paid the prescribed fees, (Schedule A). Furthermore, the Certificate shall be issued upon verifying that the applicant has passed a certification examination acceptable to the Authority [see subsection 6.3 of this regulation]. The initial Certificate shall expire after a period of 3 years from date of issue. Certificates based on national credentials will automatically terminate if the national credentials are permitted to lapse, or are revoked.

7.2 Temporary Certificate. The Agency may issue a Temporary Certificate to a student enrolled in a post-secondary accredited school of radiation technology who is approved to take a national credentialing exam. Only 1 Temporary Certificate may be issued if the Agency finds that it will not violate the purpose of this regulation or endanger the public health and safety. The Temporary Certificate shall grant the same rights as the credential for which the applicant is awaiting examination. Such Temporary Certificatemay not be renewed by the Agency without the approval of the Authority and only for just cause.

The Temporary Certificate shall expire:

7.2.1 On the date of notification of the results of the certification examination; or,

7.2.2 On the certification examination date if the applicant does not take the examination; or,

7.2.3 In any case, after a maximum of 90 days from the date of issue.

7.3 Renewal of Certificate. A valid certificate may be renewed by the Agency for a period of 3 years upon payment of a renewal fee (see Schedule A) established by the Authority.

Applicants for renewal of certificates based on national credentials must provide proof that the national credentials are currently valid. A photocopy of the national credential membership card or certificate in good standing is the proof required.

7.4 A Radiation Technologist/Technician whose certificate expires is not permitted to administer radiation to human patients until the expired certificate is renewed.

7.5 A Radiation Technologist/Technician whose certificate has lapsed for a period of less than 180 days shall apply for renewal provided that the Radiation Technologist/Technician presents evidence of having previously passed a certification examination approved by the Authority and pays the prescribed renewal fee.

7.6 Re-certification of Lapsed Certificate. A Radiation Technologist/Technician whose certificate has lapsed for more than 180 days shall:

7.6.1 Apply for re-certification,

7.6.2 Apply to take the appropriate certification examination, show proof of having passed an examination acceptable to the Authority, or show proof of currently valid national credentials,

7.6.3 Pay the re-certification fee and re-examination (if applicable) fee.

7.7 A Radiation Technologist/Technician whose certificate has expired shall not expose humans to ionizing radiation until and unless the Radiation Technologist/Technician is re-certified. Failure to comply with this requirement will subject the Technician's/Technologist's employer to citation under the Delaware Radiation Control Regulations (16 DE Admin. Code 4465).

7.8 The Agency may issue verification of certification to each applicant seeking to have their Delaware certificate recognized for licensure by another state, upon receipt of a complete, official application form, and payment of the prescribed application fee.

7.9 An approved applicant whose check for fee payment is returned marked insufficient funds, account closed, or payment stopped shall remit to the agency a money order or check for guaranteed funds (cashier's check or money order) in the amount of the application or examination fee plus the returned check fee within 30 days of the date of receipt of the agency's notice. Otherwise, the application and the approval shall be invalid.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4466-7.0

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