R9-16-613. Computed Tomography Technologist - Eligibility and Scope of Practice

A. An individual is eligible to apply for initial certification as a computed tomography technologist if the individual: 1. Is at least 18 years of age; 2. Possesses a current Department-issued certification as a radiologic technologist or nuclear medicine technologist; and 3. Satisfies one of the following: a. Holds a current ARRT or NMTCB certification in computed tomography, b. Has completed two years of training in computed tomography and twelve hours of computed tomography-specific education, or c. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A). B. An individual certified as a computed tomography technologist: 1. Shall follow the standards specified for Computed Tomography in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, effective June 30, 2024, 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. May apply ionizing radiation to a human using a computed tomography machine for diagnostic purposes.