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Question:
What are the requirements for licensure?
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Answer:
- Completion
of an application
supplied by the Board.
- Good
moral character.
- At
least 18 years old.
- Paying
the application fee.
- Graduation from a program of radiation therapy, radiography, or nuclear medicine technology program approved by JRCERT or JRCNMT.
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Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board (NMTCB).
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Demonstration of oral and written competency
in the English language.
Note: Graduation
from an equivalent program which meets the guidelines
for education outlined in 42 CFR Part 75, Appendix
A or E (radiography); Appendix D (nuclear medicine
technology); or Appendix D (radiation therapy). |
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Question:
What are the fees? (back
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Answer:
Click here
for fee schedule. |
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Question:
How long is the licensure process?
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Answer:
On average, the
licensure process generally takes approximately
2-4 weeks. However, the process may take longer depending on the individual applicant’s circumstance or if the individual does not provide the required documentation on a timely basis. |
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Question:
What are the requirements for temporary licensure?
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Answer:
An
individual applying for temporary licensure
- Must meet all of the qualifications for licensure except for certification by the ARRT or the NMTCB.
- Be scheduled to take the ARRT exam or the NMTCB exam within three months after graduation.
- Must submit an application and pay the application fee.
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Question:
When does a temporary license expire? (back
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Answer:
A temporary license expires 30 days after the date the applicant was scheduled to take the required examination. |
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Question:
What steps should a temporary licensee take if he/she passes the examination? (back
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Answer:
If the holder of a temporary license passes the required examination, the temporary licensee should notify the Board, in writing, on or before the expiration date of the temporary license. If the:
- Board receives the notification the Board will issue a standard license to the individual at no additional charge.
- Holder of a temporary license who passes the required examination fails to provide the notification on or before the expiration date of the temporary license, the individual must file a new application and submit a new application fee in order to be licensed.
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Question:
What happens if the temporary licensee does not take or pass the examination?(back
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Answer:
If the holder of a temporary license fails to take the examination on the scheduled date, the individual:
- Must notify the Board, in writing, immediately; and
- Must cease to practice on or before the expiration date of the temporary license.
If the holder of a temporary license fails to achieve a passing score on the examination, the individual must:
- Notify the Board, in writing, immediately; and
- Cease to practice under the temporary license.
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Question:
Can a temporary license be extended or renewed? (back
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Answer:
No, a temporary license may not be extended beyond its original date. A temporary license may not be renewed.
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Question: What are the requirements for renewal? (back to top) |
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Answer:
- Submission of a completed renewal application with the appropriate renewal fee mailed to the address indicated on the top of the renewal application.
- Payment
of the renewal fee.
- Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements.
- Verification from the Maryland Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection. (Maryland Health Occupations Code Annotated, § 1-213).
All licenses expire on April 30th of an odd year. Individuals should receive a renewal notice at least 30 – 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. Notices are mailed to most current address on file with the Board. It is the responsibility of the
individual to notify the Board of an address
change. You may download a copy of the Address
Change application or change your address online Search
Practitioner Profiles, and selecting the
"Edit" option. |
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Question: What are the requirements for reinstatement? (back to top) |
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Answer:
- Submission of a completed reinstatement application with the appropriate reinstatement fee mailed to the address indicated on the top of the reinstatement application.
- Payment
of a reinstatement fee.
- Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements.
- Verification from the Maryland Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection. (Maryland Health Occupations Code Annotated, § 1-213).
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Question: What are the continuing education requirements? (back to top) |
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Answer:
- 24 hours of approved continuing education earned during the last 2 year period preceding expiration of license;
- Verification of current ARRT certification.
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Question: Does the Board charge a fee for verifications? (back to top) |
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Answer:
Yes, the fee is $25.00. |
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| 13. |
Question:
What is the Scope of Practice? (back
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Answer:
Click for more information about the Scope of Practice. |
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Question:
Do you have to be licensed in order to
operate bone density machines? (back
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Answer:
No, you
do not need to be licensed to operate a bone density
machine. |
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Question:
Can a radiographer perform
PICC line insertions? (back
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Answer:
Inserting
PICC lines does not fall under the scope of practice
of a radiographer. |
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Question:
Can a radiographer administer
narcotic and sedating medications? (back
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Answer:
No. A radiographer may not administer narcotics and sedating medications. Radiation therapists or nuclear medicine technologist may not administer narcotics and sedating medications either. |
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Question:
What qualifications does an individual need to operate CT/Nuclear Medicine Device non-diagnostic attenuation correction CT without intravenous contrast?
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Answer:
Individuals with the following qualifications may operate a CT/Nuclear Medicine Device non- diagnostic attenuation correction CT without intravenous contrast:
- An
individual who is licensed by the Maryland
Board of Physicians as both a nuclear medicine
technologist and a radiographer;
OR
- Two
separate individuals: one who is licensed by
the Maryland Board of Physicians as a nuclear
medicine technologist and one who is licensed
by the Maryland Board of Physicians as a radiographer; OR
- A
nuclear medicine technologist who has:
- Completion
of a cross sectional anatomy class which
was part of an approved school's curriculum
or consisted of at least 3 continuing education
credit hours; and
- Performed at least
10 routine head, 20 chest, and 10 abdomen CT exams, and 10 additional studies of the abdomen or portions of the abdomen under appropriate supervision.
- On a form supplied by the Board, submitted documentation of completion of the anatomy class or the 3 continuing education hours and documentation of having performed the required number of exams and received an approval letter to operate the CT/Nuclear Medicine Device from the Board.
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Question: What qualifications does an individual need to operate a CT/Nuclear Medicine Device for a diagnostic CT or non-diagnostic attenuation correction CT with or without intravenous contrast?(back
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Answer:
Individuals with the following qualifications may operate a CT/Nuclear Medicine Device for a diagnostic CT or non-diagnostic attenuation correction CT with or without intravenous contrast:
- An
individual who is licensed by the Maryland
Board of Physicians as both a nuclear medicine
technologist and a radiographer;
OR
- Two
separate individuals: one who is licensed by
the Maryland Board of Physicians as a nuclear
medicine technologist and one who is licensed
by the Maryland Board of Physicians as a radiographer; OR
- An individual who:
- Is currently licensed by the Board as a nuclear medicine technologist;
- Has successfully passed the ARRT specialty exam for CT;
- Has performed 20 contrasted CT exams that are documented using a form provided by the Board;
- Has submitted documentation to the Board, on a form provided by the Board, and received an approval letter to operate the CT/Nuclear Medicine Device from the Board; and
- Administers contrast media after consultation with, and under the supervision of a physician who is immediately and physically available.
A
nuclear medicine technologist may not operate a freestanding
CT machine. |
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Question: Once a nuclear medicine technologist becomes ARRT-CT certified will they be restricted to operating a PET/CT machine?(back
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Answer: Yes. A nuclear medicine technologist may only operate a CT on a PET/CT Hybrid machine. |
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Question: May a nuclear medicine who is certified by the ARRT in perform CT operate a stand-alone CT scanner?(back
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Answer: No. Nuclear Medicine technologists who are certified by the ARRT in CT may not operate a stand-alone CT scanner. |
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