1. (1) A person may request commission approval of a course of classroom instruction for chiropractic X-ray technicians by submitting the following information to the commission:

   1. (a) An outline of the course of instruction, which shall include:

      1. (i) Physics and equipment;
      2. (ii) Principles of radiographic exposure;
      3. (iii) Radiation protection;
      4. (iv) Anatomy;
      5. (v) Radiographic positioning and procedures; and
      6. (vi) Topics that address the requirements listed in WAC 246-808-565.
   2. (b) A written and practical proficiency examination.

   3. (c) A qualified instructor. A qualified instructor must verify that during the preceding five years their license has not been suspended, revoked, or otherwise conditioned or restricted and:

      1. (i) Be a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology;
      2. (ii) Be a chiropractor who has been licensed for five years, with at least five years in practice that includes the taking of X-rays; or
      3. (iii) Be a chiropractor who has on-campus or postgraduate faculty status in the field of radiology.
   4. (d) Any other information deemed necessary by the commission to make a determination.
2. (2) All information submitted pursuant to this section must be consistent with chapters 18.25 RCW and 246-808 WAC and must cover all aspects of the chiropractic scope of practice as it pertains to X-rays.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.180 and 43.70.613. WSR 24-03-095, § 246-808-207, filed 1/18/24, effective 7/1/24.]