1050-03-.04
Qualifications For Full And Limited Certification
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1050-03-.04
(1)
Certification areas: Limited certification is available from the Board in the following specific
specialty areas:
(a)
Chest
(b)
Extremities
(c)
Skull - AP/PA and Lateral Skull Only, and Sinuses (until June 1, 2008)
(d)
Skull and Sinus (on and after June 1, 2008)
(e)
Spine
(f)
Bone densitometry
(2)
On June 1, 2008, the certificates that are designated “Skull - AP/PA and Lateral Skull Only,
and Sinuses” shall automatically be converted to the designation “Skull and Sinus” without
any further action by the holder of such limited certification.
(3)
Unless otherwise qualified pursuant to paragraph (3) of this rule, to be eligible for a limited or
full radiological certification, a person must meet the following minimum qualifications:
(a)
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
(b)
Possess a high school diploma or a GED certificate; and
(c)
Submit two (2) original letters of recommendation to attest to good moral character;
(d)
Be free from physical or mental impairment which would interfere with the performance
of duties or otherwise constitute a hazard to the health and safety of patients; and
(e)
Cause to have submitted verification of attendance and successful completion of a
Board-approved radiological certification training course for the type of certification
sought pursuant to Rule 1050-03-.07(2) or cause to be submitted verification of
A.R.R.T. certification; and
(f)
Have successfully completed the Board-approved examination pursuant to Rule 1050-
03-.08 or possess an A.R.R.T. certificate; and
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(g)
Cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor
identified in the Board’s certification application materials, the result of a criminal
background check; and
(h)
Have made application for certification pursuant to Rule 1050-03-.05 and paid all fees.
(4)
Any person who holds a radiological certificate issued by another state obtained pursuant to
standards and procedures substantially equivalent to the standards set by these Rules may
receive a certification at an appropriate level at the Board’s discretion.
(5)
Any person who holds a certification issued by the A.R.R.T. who meets the qualifications of
paragraph (2) of this rule may receive full certification from the Board.
(6)
Any person who now holds a limited certification issued by the Board may receive limited
certification upgrade in bone densitometry without compliance with the provisions of part
1050-03-.07(2)(b)2.