To be certified as a radiologist assistant (RA), an applicant must:

1. (1) On or after July 1, 2007, be a graduate of a radiologist assistant educational program and a radiologist directed clinical preceptorship culminating in the award of a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an institution offering a program accredited by an entity recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for certification purposes; and
2. (2) Be currently certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiologist assistant (RA); and
3. (3) Be currently certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiologic technologist (RT); and
4. (4) Be currently certified in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS); and
5. (5) Possess current and unencumbered full certification as an x-ray operator by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to Rule 0880-05-.04.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-6-101, 63-6-224, and 63-6-237. Administrative History: Original rule filed November 23, 2005; effective February 6, 2006.