(1) A licensed chiropractor shall employ only chiropractors or chiropractic X-ray technicians to operate X-ray equipment.

(2) To apply for registration as a chiropractic X-ray technician, the applicant shall submit:

(a) A completed application on forms provided by the commission;

(b) Applicable fees as required in WAC 246-808-990;

(c) Proof of satisfactory completion of a course of instruction of not less than 72 classroom hours, 30 of which are in-person learning. The course must have been approved by the commission in accordance with WAC 246-808-207; and

(d) Verification of passing a written and practical proficiency examination in radiologic technology, approved by the commission in accordance with WAC 246-808-207. A passing grade shall be 70 percent.

(i) If the applicant fails their first attempt at the written and practical proficiency examination, the applicant may take the examination one additional time without additional classroom instruction.

(ii) If the applicant fails their second and any subsequent attempt at the written and practical proficiency examination, the applicant shall complete an additional course of instruction of not less than 16 hours prior to retaking the examination.

(3) Exceptions allowing registration without meeting the requirements of subsection (2)(c) and (d) of this section.

(a) A chiropractic X-ray technician applicant who holds a current active registration, license, or certification from a national certifying agency or other governmental licensing agency whose standards for registration, licensure, or certification are equal to or exceed the standards under these rules.

(b) A person who has graduated from an accredited and commission approved chiropractic school or college within five years prior to submitting their application.