PDFWAC 246-926-095
Diagnostic radiologic, therapeutic radiologic, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine technologists—Certification.
(1) To obtain certification as a diagnostic radiologic technologist, an applicant must submit:
(a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
(b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in radiography listed in WAC 246-926-135;
(c) Proof of completed education in one of the following:
(i) A course of instruction from a school that has received accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or the former American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation;
(ii) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165, if deemed to be substantially equivalent; or
(iii) Alternative training listed in WAC 246-926-100 and 246-926-110;
(d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
(e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
(f) Any other information determined by the secretary.
(2) To obtain certification as a therapeutic radiologic technologist, an applicant must submit:
(a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
(b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in radiation therapy technology listed in WAC 246-926-135;
(c) Proof of completed education in one of the following:
(i) A course of instruction from a school that has received accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or the former American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation;
(ii) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165, if deemed to be substantially equivalent; or
(iii) Alternative training listed in WAC 246-926-100 and 246-926-120;
(d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
(e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
(f) Any other information determined by the secretary.
(3) To obtain certification as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist, an applicant must submit:
(a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
(b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in magnetic resonance imaging technology listed in WAC 246-926-125;
(c) Proof of completion of:
(i) A primary education program in magnetic resonance imaging technology recognized by ARMRIT or the ARRT;
(ii) A "postprimary eligibility pathway" approved by ARRT per WAC 246-926-125;
(iii) An alternative pathway approved by ARMRIT per WAC 246-926-125; or
(iv) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165 if deemed to be substantially equivalent;
(d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from applicable licensing entity(ies);
(e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
(f) Any other information determined by the secretary.
(4) To obtain certification as a nuclear medicine technologist, an applicant must submit:
(a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
(b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in nuclear medicine listed in WAC 246-926-135 or by the NMTCB;
(c) Proof of completed education in one of the following:
(i) A course of instruction from a school that has received accreditation by the Joint Review Committee for Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology or the former American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation; or
(ii) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165, if deemed to be substantially equivalent; or
(iii) Alternative training listed in WAC 246-926-100 and 246-926-130;
(d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
(e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
(f) Any other information determined by the secretary.