Section 410IAC5.2-9-1. Procedure for limited radiography licensing

   (a) To be eligible for a limited radiography license a person shall:

(1) be a high school graduate or GED certificate holder;

(2) complete a limited radiography program approved by the department;

(3) obtain clinical training and obtain certification of proficiency. The person must obtain certification of proficiency prior to the expiration of the provisional limited radiography permit; and

(4) complete requirements in 410 IAC 5.2-4.

  (b) An applicant to obtain a limited radiography license shall not operate a radiation machine before obtaining a provisional limited radiography permit or after expiration of a provisional limited radiography permit.

  (c) The limited radiography program may be completed prior to or after being issued a provisional limited radiography permit.

  (d) If a person fails to complete the limited radiography program and exam required for a limited radiography license prior to the expiration of the provisional permit, the permit expires and the person may not operate a radiation machine. Upon completion of the limited radiography program and passing of the required exam, the department may grant the individual an additional thirty (30) days to complete the certification of proficiency requirements if not previously completed. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 5.2-9-1; filed Nov 27, 2006, 1:48 p.m.: 20061227-IR-410050190FRA; readopted filed Jul 12, 2012, 12:09 p.m.: 20120808-IR-410120265RFA)