Section 641.42.10. Permit to practice as an X-ray equipment operator in either podiatric radiography or bone densitometry.

After January 1, 2015, all individuals performing only bone densitometry must hold a bone densitometry permit.

       42.10(1) An individual applying for an initial permit shall:

        a.           Be at least 18 years of age.

        b.           Submit the completed application.

        c.           Submit a nonrefundable $25 application fee.

        d.           Submit proof of completion of a formal education that meets the department minimum training standards.

        e.           Submit proof of at least a 70 percent score on a department-approved examination.

       (1)             All podiatric X-ray equipment operators must pass the examination with a 70 percent score. After January 1, 2015, all bone densitometry equipment operators must submit proof of at least a 70 percent score on a department-approved examination.

       (2)             Three failed attempts on the examination in 42.10(1)“e”(1) will require the individual to repeat the formal education or complete a department-approved review program.

       42.10(2) An individual renewing a current permit shall:

        a.           Renew annually by submitting a renewal application and a nonrefundable $25 renewal fee.

        b.           Report 4.0 hours of continuing education obtained within the biennium indicated on the individual’s permit.

       42.10(3) An individual reinstating an expired permit shall submit the following:

        a.           Application to reinstate and nonrefundable $25 application fee. If the permit is expired six months or more, all previous exemptions from this chapter are no longer valid and the individual is subject to all requirements of subrule 42.10(1).

        b.           Any continuing education hours due at time of renewal. If the permit is expired more than one year past the expiration date, 4.0 hours of continuing education obtained within the previous 24 months must be submitted.

        c.           Proof that all stipulations of any order(s) of disciplinary or enforcement action have been satisfied.

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