1. (1) To obtain certification as a diagnostic radiologic technologist, an applicant must submit:

   1. (a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in radiography listed in WAC 246-926-135;

   3. (c) Proof of completed education in one of the following:

      1. (i) A course of instruction from a school that has received accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or the former American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation;
      2. (ii) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165, if deemed to be substantially equivalent; or
      3. (iii) Alternative training listed in WAC 246-926-100 and 246-926-110;
   4. (d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
   5. (e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
   6. (f) Any other information determined by the secretary.

2. (2) To obtain certification as a therapeutic radiologic technologist, an applicant must submit:

   1. (a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in radiation therapy technology listed in WAC 246-926-135;

   3. (c) Proof of completed education in one of the following:

      1. (i) A course of instruction from a school that has received accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or the former American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation;
      2. (ii) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165, if deemed to be substantially equivalent; or
      3. (iii) Alternative training listed in WAC 246-926-100 and 246-926-120;
   4. (d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
   5. (e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
   6. (f) Any other information determined by the secretary.

3. (3) To obtain certification as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist, an applicant must submit:

   1. (a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in magnetic resonance imaging technology listed in WAC 246-926-125;

   3. (c) Proof of completion of:

      1. (i) A primary education program in magnetic resonance imaging technology recognized by ARMRIT or the ARRT;
      2. (ii) A "postprimary eligibility pathway" approved by ARRT per WAC 246-926-125;
      3. (iii) An alternative pathway approved by ARMRIT per WAC 246-926-125; or
      4. (iv) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165 if deemed to be substantially equivalent;
   4. (d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from applicable licensing entity(ies);
   5. (e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
   6. (f) Any other information determined by the secretary.

4. (4) To obtain certification as a nuclear medicine technologist, an applicant must submit:

   1. (a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of successfully passing an examination in nuclear medicine listed in WAC 246-926-135 or by the NMTCB;

   3. (c) Proof of completed education in one of the following:

      1. (i) A course of instruction from a school that has received accreditation by the Joint Review Committee for Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology or the former American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation; or
      2. (ii) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-165, if deemed to be substantially equivalent; or
      3. (iii) Alternative training listed in WAC 246-926-100 and 246-926-130;
   4. (d) Verification of any health care licenses current or previously held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
   5. (e) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
   6. (f) Any other information determined by the secretary.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.080 and 2024 c 94. WSR 25-16-010, s 246-926-095, filed 7/24/25, effective 8/24/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.040 and 43.70.040. WSR 24-02-007, § 246-926-095, filed 12/20/23, effective 1/20/24.]