Section 641.42.8. Permit to practice as a radiologist assistant.

       42.8(1) An individual applying for an initial permit shall:

        a.           Submit the appropriate completed application.

        b.           Submit a nonrefundable $60 application fee.

        c.           Submit proof of completion of formal education for a radiologist assistant.

        d.           Submit proof of one year of experience as a general radiologic technologist.

        e.           Submit proof of passing score on the ARRT radiologist assistant examination or another examination that is recognized by the department.

       42.8(2) An individual renewing a current permit shall:

        a.           Renew annually by submitting a renewal application and a nonrefundable $50 renewal fee.

        b.          Report 50.0 hours of continuing education obtained within the biennium indicated on the individual’s permit. Radiologist assistant permit holders must obtain at least one-half of the required continuing education in subject areas specific to radiography. The remainder may be earned as physician credit hours.

       42.8(3) An individual reinstating an expired permit shall submit the following:

        a.           Application to reinstate and nonrefundable $60 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 If the permit is expired six months or more, all previous exemptions from this chapter are no longer valid and the individual is subject to all requirements of subrule 42.8(1).

        b.           Any continuing education hours due at time of renewal. If the permit is expired more than one year past the expiration date, 50.0 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.

[ARC 0577C, IAB 2/6/13, effective 3/13/13]