1. A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an applicant for initial certification as a practical technologist in radiology, practical technologist in podiatry, or practical technologist in bone densitometry shall submit an application to the Department that includes:

   1. 1. The information and documents required in R9-16-619;
   2. 2. Except as provided in R9-16-602(D), documentation of completion of a Department-approved educational program;
   3. 3. Documentation of achieving the applicable minimum score on a Department-approved examination;

   4. 4. For an application for a practical technologist in podiatry, the signed attestation in R9-16-604(A)(2)(a)(ii) containing:

      1. a. The name and date of birth of the applicant,
      2. b. The name and license number of the licensed podiatrist,
      3. c. A statement by the licensed podiatrist verifying completion of the applicant’s clinical training and approval of radiographic images taken by the applicant, and
      4. d. The licensed podiatrist’s signature and date; and
   5. 5. The applicable fee in R9-16-623.

2. B. If an applicant for initial certification as a practical technologist in radiology, practical technologist in podiatry, or practical technologist in bone densitometry may be eligible for certification under A.R.S. § 32-4302(A), the applicant shall submit an application to the Department that includes:

   1. 1. The information and documentation required in R9-16-619;
   2. 2. Documentation of the professional license or certification issued to the applicant by each state in which the applicant holds a professional license or certification;

   3. 3. A statement, signed and dated by the applicant, attesting that the applicant:

      1. a. Has been licensed or certified in another state for at least one year, with a scope of practice consistent with the scope of practice for which certification is being requested;
      2. b. Has met minimum education requirements and, if applicable, work experience and clinical supervision requirements, according to A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3);
      3. c. Has not voluntarily surrendered a license or certification in any other state or country while under investigation for unprofessional conduct; and
      4. d. Does not have any complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before another regulatory entity in another state or country related to unprofessional conduct; and
   4. 4. The applicable fee in R9-16-623.
3. C. The Department shall approve or deny an individual’s application for initial certification according to R9-16-621.

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 31 A.A.R. 672 (February 28, 2025), with an immediate effective date of February 4, 2025 (Supp. 25-1).