Wyo. Code R. 017-0001-5
Radiologic Technologist Examiners, Board of
Chapter 5: Application Procedures
Effective Date: 09/15/2022 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 017.0001.5.09152022
Section 1. Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to authority granted by Wyoming Statute 33-37-105 and 33-37-106.
(a) The Board shall not review an individual's credentials prior to receiving a complete application. An individual is considered an applicant once they have submitted:
(i) A complete official application form accompanied by the application fee; and
(ii) Appropriate proof of legal presence in the U.S.
(b) All documents submitted in support of the application shall be submitted directly to the office of the Board from the source and not forwarded through the applicant.
(c) The completion of all requirements for licensure shall be documented within one (1) year of the date the application was received by the Board, otherwise the application will be deemed incomplete and closed without further notice.
Section 3. General License. In addition to the documents required in Section 2(a) an applicant for general licensure as a radiologic technologist shall hold a current ARRT, NMTCB or CBRPA certification. If the applicant does not hold a current ARRT, NMTCB or CBRPA certification, the applicant shall submit:
(a) An official transcript verifying successful completion of a course of study in radiologic technology as approved by JRCERT or other accrediting agencies recognized by ARRT, which have been approved by the Board, submitted directly to the office of the Board from the educational institution, and
(b) An official exam score verifying successful completion of the National Registry Exam as administered by ARRT, NMTCB, or CBRPA submitted directly to the office of the Board from the examination provider.
Section 4. Temporary License. In addition to the documents required in Section 1(a) an applicant for a temporary license as a radiologic technologist shall submit official verification from ARRT, NMTCB or CBRPA indicating the specific scheduled examination date.
Section 5. Special License. In addition to the documents required in Section 2(a) an applicant for a special license as a radiologic technologist shall submit:
(a) Written notification from the employer, citing a regional hardship or emergency condition, submitted directly to the office of the Board from the author.
(b) A letter of reference from the prospective employer at which the applicant will be employed indicating the prospective employer’s intent to employ the applicant.
(c) If applying by education:
(i) Written notification on letterhead from the radiology program or college verifying the applicant is currently enrolled as a nuclear medicine technologist or is in their second year in a radiology college program and is in good standing; or
(ii) Transcripts showing completion of the program and degree conferred.
Section 6. Restricted License. In addition to the documents required in Section 2(a) an applicant for restricted licensure as a radiologic technician shall request an official exam score verifying successful completion of the Limited Scope Examination, and/or the Bone Densitometry Equipment Operator Examination for DEXA, as administered by ARRT, or other examination as approved by the Board, submitted directly to the office of the Board from the examination provider or another state jurisdiction.
Section 7. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal. When an applicant has submitted evidence that they have satisfied all the standards for licensure, the Board shall review the application and notify the applicant of its decision in writing. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration as established in Chapter 10.
Section 8. Issuance of License. The Board shall issue a wall certificate and one (1) pocket ID card to the successful applicant bearing the full name of the holder, license number, date of issuance, expiration date, and appropriate seal. Wall certificates for a restricted license shall also reflect the approved body areas. Wall certificates for a special license shall also reflect the name of their employer. A wall certificate will not be issued for a temporary license.
(a) Licensees shall register with the Board any change in their legal name, shall submit documentation demonstrating the change of name, appropriate fee and shall surrender the old wall certificate and a new wall certificate shall be issued by the Board.
(b) Each applicant and licensee shall file with the Board their current home and professional mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers and shall report to the Board in writing any changes.