1050-03-.02
Scope Of Practice
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1050-03-.02
(1)
Each person certified by the Board must practice only in the certified specialty areas
contained on the certificate as issued or upgraded and only for the types of radiographs
specified in these rules. Practicing radiography beyond the scope of certification is grounds
for decertification.
(2)
Board issued certificates shall be posted in a location visible to all patients receiving
radiographic examinations.
(3)
Certificates issued by the Board are subject to being disciplined for the same causes, to the
same extent and pursuant to the same procedures as issued medical licenses.
(4)
A.R.R.T. certificate holders are fully certified and, except as provided in subparagraph (a),
may perform any and all radiographic procedures or functions in a physician's office that are
within the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' (A.S.R.T.) scope of practice for
radiographers.
(a)
Performing bone densitometry is not considered to be within the Board’s scope of
practice for fully certified A.R.R.T. certificate holders.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE UTILIZATION OF
CHAPTER 1050-03
X-RAY OPERATORS IN OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS’ OFFICES
(b)
A.R.R.T. certificate holders who wish to perform bone densitometry and who receive
initial certification as an x-ray operator in Tennessee after July 1, 2007 are required to:
1.
Obtain the A.R.R.T.’s certification in bone densitometry (BD) by successfully
completing the A.R.R.T.’s Bone Densitometry Clinical Experience Requirements;
or
2.
Obtain limited certification in bone densitometry, as provided in this chapter.
(5)
Under no circumstances may a person with limited certification perform any procedure
utilizing contrast media or any invasive radiological procedure.
(6)
Under no circumstances may a person with limited certification perform any procedure
utilizing CT (Computer-assisted Tomography) or Fluoroscopy (including C-Arm units).
(7)
Certification pursuant to these rules does not authorize the certificate holder to perform MRI
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or Ultrasound procedures, both of which are beyond the
scope and capabilities of limited licensed operators.