R9-16-609. Application for Initial Certification as a Radiation Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or Radiation Therapy Technologist

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an applicant for initial certification as a radiation technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiation therapy technologist shall submit an application to the Department that includes: 1. The information and documents required in R9-16-619; 2. Either: a. A copy of the applicant’s current ARRT or NMTCB certification; or b. Documentation of: i. Completing a Department-approved educational program, except as provided in R9-16- 602(D); and ii. Having a passing score on a Department- approved examination; and 3. The applicable fee in R9-16-623. B. If an applicant for initial certification as a radiation technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiation therapy technologist may be eligible for certification under A.R.S. § 32- 4302(A), the applicant shall submit an application to the Department that includes: 1. The information and documentation required in R9-16- 619; 2. Documentation of the professional license or certification issued to the applicant by each state in which the applicant holds a professional license or certification; 3. A statement, signed and dated by the applicant, attesting that the applicant: a. Has been licensed or certified in another state for at least one year, with a scope of practice consistent with the scope of practice for which certification is being requested; b. Has met minimum education requirements and, if applicable, work experience and clinical supervision requirements, according to A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3); c. Has not voluntarily surrendered a license or certification in any other state or country while under investigation for unprofessional conduct; and d. Does not have any complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before another regulatory entity in another state or country related to unprofessional conduct; and 4. The applicable fee in R9-16-623. C. The Department shall approve or deny an individual’s application for initial certification according to R9-16-621.