R9-16-615. Application for Initial Certification for a Computed Tomography Technologist

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an applicant for initial certification as a computed tomography technologist shall submit an application to the Department that includes: 1. The information and documents required in R9-16-619; 2. The applicant’s current radiation technologist or nuclear medicine technologist certificate number; 3. The applicant’s computed tomography preceptorship number or temporary certificate number, if applicable; 4. Either: a. A copy of the applicant’s current ARRT or NMTCB certification in computed tomography; or b. Documentation of completion of: i. Two years of training in computed tomography, and ii. Twelve hours of computed tomography-specific education; and 5. The applicable fee in R9-16-623. B. If an applicant for initial certification as a computed tomography 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 license or certification as a computed tomography technologist issued to the applicant by each state in which the applicant holds the license or certification; 3. A statement, signed and dated by the applicant, attesting that the applicant: a. Has been licensed or certified as a computed tomography technologist in another state for at least one year; 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 as a computed tomography technologist according to R9-16-621.