1. A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an applicant for initial certification as a computed tomography technologist shall submit an application to the Department that includes:

   1. 1. The information and documents required in R9-16-619;
   2. 2. The applicant’s current radiation technologist or nuclear medicine technologist certificate number;
   3. 3. The applicant’s computed tomography preceptorship number or temporary certificate number, if applicable;

   4. 4. Either:

      1. a. A copy of the applicant’s current ARRT or NMTCB certification in computed tomography; or

      2. b. Documentation of completion of:

         1. i. Two years of training in computed tomography, and
         2. ii. Twelve hours of computed tomography-specific education; and
   5. 5. The applicable fee in R9-16-623.

2. B. If an applicant for initial certification as a computed tomography technologist 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 license or certification as a computed tomography technologist issued to the applicant by each state in which the applicant holds the license or certification;

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

      1. a. Has been licensed or certified as a computed tomography technologist in another state for at least one year;
      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 as a computed tomography technologist 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).