R9-16-604. Practical Technologist in Podiatry - Eligibility and Scope of Practice

A. An individual is eligible for certification as a practical technologist in podiatry if the individual: 1. Is at least 18 years of age; and 2. Either: a. Has: i. Completed a training program in podiatry radiology through a Department-approved educational program; ii. Received a signed and dated attestation from a podiatrist licensed according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 7, verifying that the applicant: (1) Completed training under the direction of the licensed podiatrist, and (2) Is proficient in independently taking radiographs; and iii. Achieved a score of at least 70% on a Department-approved examination; or b. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A). B. An individual certified as a practical technologist in podiatry shall: 1. Follow the standards specified for a Limited X-Ray Machine Operator in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, effective June 30, 2024, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/professional-practice/practice-standards-online, incorporated by reference, on file with the Department, and including no future editions or amendments; and 2. Only perform radiographic examinations of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, without the use of fluoroscopy or contrast media.