Section 20-74oo - Radiologist assistants: Qualifications for licensure; use of title; construction; license renewal(a) No person shall practice as a radiologist assistant in this state unless such person has obtained a license pursuant to this section. No person shall use the title "radiologist assistant" or make use of any title, words, letters or abbreviations that may reasonably be confused with licensure as a radiologist assistant unless such person holds a valid license from the department to practice as a radiologist assistant.(b) Each person seeking licensure to practice as a radiologist assistant in this state shall make application on forms prescribed by the department, pay an application fee of one hundred fifty dollars and present to the department satisfactory evidence that such person: (1) Has graduated from a radiologist assistant education program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (2) has passed the radiologist assistant examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (3) holds and maintains a current license in good standing as a radiologic technologist in the state; (4) holds and maintains current certification in advanced cardiac life support; (5) holds and maintains current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiographer; and (6) holds and maintains current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiologist assistant.(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a person who is enrolled in a radiologist assistant education program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, provided such activities and services are incidental to the course of study.(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any practicing physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 370.(e) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this or any other state or territory.(f) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88 for a fee of one hundred fifty dollars.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-74oo
( P.A. 09-232, S. 84; P.A. 10-18, S. 21.)
Amended by P.A. 10-0018, S. 21 of the February 2010 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2010.Added by P.A. 09-0232, S. 84 of the the 2009 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2011.