N.D. Admin. Code 114-02-01-02

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

Section 114-02-01-02 - Limited x-ray machine operator

1. A limited license under this chapter may be issued provided the applicant was designated by the state department of health as a limited x-ray machine operator prior to the effective date of this section and is actively practicing immediately prior to that date and does not have an encumbered license or other restricted practice in any jurisdiction and meets board requirements, including continuing education requirements and training. The individual:

a. May perform limited series procedures only while under the general supervision by a licensed practitioner.

b. Upon renewal biennially shall complete twelve hours of continuing education.

c. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.

2. After the date specified in subsection 1, an initial applicant for limited x-ray machine operator:

a. Must have satisfactorily completed the academic requirements of a structured limited x-ray machine operator program recognized by the board;

b. Shall demonstrate practical clinical competency in limited x-ray machine operator technology as verified by a licensed American registry of radiologic technologist radiographer or other designee as approved by the board, on a form provided by the board;

c. Has successfully passed the North Dakota state administered examination in limited scope of practice radiography;

d. May perform limited series procedures only while under the general supervision by a licensed practitioner;

e. Biennially shall complete twelve hours of continuing education;

f. The individual shall complete a criminal history record check as required in section 114-03-02-01; and

g. Shall meet other requirements established by the board. See Appendix A for practice standards.

3. To be eligible for licensure as a limited x-ray machine operator after completing the requirements of subsection 2, an applicant shall hold at least one of the following licenses:

a. Medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, or clinical laboratory technician;

b. Occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant;

c. Physical therapist or physical therapy assistant;

d. Physician assistant or orthopedic physician assistant;

e. Registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;

f. Otherwise, an individual may petition the board for licensure if the individual's education background is substantially similar to the above.

N.D. Admin Code 114-02-01-02

Contingent effective date. See Section 75 of 2017 Senate Bill No. 2327.

General Authority: NDCC 43-62

Law Implemented: NDCC 12-60-24, 43-62-14, 43-62-15