Certification Requirements And Exemptions

All persons operating x-ray machines in osteopathic physicians’ offices in Tennessee must possess a certificate issued by the Board pursuant to this Chapter of rules with the exception of the following who are exempted from certification. (1) Licensed osteopathic physicians (2) Osteopathic interns, residents and clinical fellows (3) Students engaged in clinical practice while enrolled in a Board approved radiological education course required to receive radiological certification (4) Graduates of a Board-approved radiological education course who are awaiting examination but only for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the date that the course was completed. After sitting for the examination this exemption shall continue for a period not to exceed seventy-five (75) days. At all times while awaiting examination or examination results and until certification is received, graduates shall practice only under supervision as set forth in subparagraph 1050-03-.07(2)(c). (5) Individuals who (a) Have worked under the supervision of a physician (D.O. or M.D.) for at least ten of the past fifteen years prior to the effective date of this rule, practicing radiography of the chest, extremities, and/or spine, and can provide documentation of same; and (b) Have documentation of satisfactory completion of a Board-approved training course excluding the course required supervised clinical hours and excluding the passing of required state examination. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE UTILIZATION OF CHAPTER 1050-03 X-RAY OPERATORS IN OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS’ OFFICES (c) Will be issued a certificate from the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination verifying their work and education experience. This provision is available to eligible applicants only until one year after the effective date of the rule. (6) Individuals who possess a current X-ray operator’s certificate issued by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.