1. (a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, I(a) and (b), to qualify for licensure as a limited x-ray machine operator, an applicant shall:

   1. (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and
   2. (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test.
2. (b) The course of study in limited x-ray machine operation required by RSA 328-J:11, I(c) shall be any course that qualifies an individual to take one of the examinations listed in (c), below.

3. (c) The examination in limited x-ray machine operation required by RSA 328-J:11, I(d) shall be any of the following examinations:

   1. (1) The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist limited x-ray machine operator examination for limited bone density, chest, extremities, podiatric, skull/sinus, and podiatric radiography;
   2. (2) The American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination in spine radiography;
   3. (3) The American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants examination in podiatric radiography; or
   4. (4) The International Society for Clinical Densitometry examination in clinical bone densitometry technology.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Plc 1300) #13701, eff 8-1-23