1. A. An individual is eligible to apply for initial certification as a computed tomography technologist if the individual:

   1. 1. Is at least 18 years of age;
   2. 2. Possesses a current Department-issued certification as a radiologic technologist or nuclear medicine technologist; and

   3. 3. Satisfies one of the following:

      1. a. Holds a current ARRT or NMTCB certification in computed tomography,
      2. b. Has completed two years of training in computed tomography and twelve hours of computed tomography-specific education, or
      3. c. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A).

2. B. An individual certified as a computed tomography technologist:

   1. 1. Shall follow the standards specified for Computed Tomography in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, effective June 30, 2024, 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. May apply ionizing radiation to a human using a computed tomography machine for diagnostic purposes.

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).