(1) Examinations accepted for certification as a diagnostic radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist under WAC 246-926-095 are as follows:

(a) ARRT examination in radiography;

(b) ARRT examination in radiation therapy; or

(c) ARRT or NMTCB examination in nuclear medicine technology.

(2) An applicant who has completed the alternative education training requirements for diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists or nuclear medicine technologists per WAC 246-926-100, 246-926-110, 246-926-120, or 246-926-130 shall be eligible to sit for the state examination administered through the current contract agreement between the department and the ARRT. The state examination for certification as a diagnostic radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist shall only apply for certification in the state of Washington.

(a) The state examination shall be conducted in accordance with the ARRT security measures and contract.

(b) Applicants taking the state examination must submit the application, supporting documents, and fees to the department for approval prior to being scheduled to take the examination.

(c) Examination candidates shall be advised of the results of their examination in writing by the department.

(d) The examination candidate must have a minimum scaled score of 75 to pass the examination.