1. A. An individual is eligible for certification as a practical technologist in podiatry if the individual:

   1. 1. Is at least 18 years of age; and

   2. 2. Either:

      1. a. Has:

         1. i. Completed a training program in podiatry radiology through a Department-approved educational program;

         2. ii. Received a signed and dated attestation from a podiatrist licensed according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 7, verifying that the applicant:

            1. (1) Completed training under the direction of the licensed podiatrist, and
            2. (2) Is proficient in independently taking radiographs; and
         3. iii. Achieved a score of at least 70% on a Department-approved examination; or
      2. b. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A).

2. B. An individual certified as a practical technologist in podiatry shall:

   1. 1. Follow the standards specified for a Limited X-Ray Machine Operator in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, effective June 30, 2024, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/professional-practice/practice-standards-online, incorporated by reference, on file with the Department, and including no future editions or amendments; and
   2. 2. Only perform radiographic examinations of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, without the use of fluoroscopy or contrast media.

Historical Note

New Section made by final expedited rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2409, effective August 27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3). Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3572 (November 18, 2022), with an immediate effective date of November 2, 2022 (Supp. 22-4). Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 672 (February 28, 2025), with an immediate effective date of February 4, 2025 (Supp. 25-1).