la-202609-64d1a4bb15: Radiologic Technologists

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b.examine, license, and renew licenses of, permit, renew permits of duly qualified applicants for licensure or permit as radiologic technologists, nuclear technologists, radiation therapy technologists, fusion technologists, limited purpose permit holders, and radiologist assistants. c.… d.conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee or permittee; e. - g.... 2.The board may do all of the following: a.establish, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, a code of ethics for persons licensed or permitted pursuant to this Chapter. b.establish, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, continuing education requirements for license or limited purpose permit renewal; and c.… AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:868 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: Chapter 7.Actions before the Board §701.Disciplinary Proceedings before the Board A.… B.Grounds for disciplinary proceedings against a licensee or temporary working or limited purpose permit holder as specified in R.S. 37:3219 are: 1.guilt of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license or temporary working or limited purpose permit; 2.conviction of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction, has been reversed and the holder of the license or temporary working or limited purpose permit holder discharged and acquitted; or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license or permit shall be restored; 3.… 4.has knowingly trained, aided, abetted or permitted a person who is not licensed, permitted, or otherwise authorized in accordance with this Chapter, to perform duties requiring a license or permit in accordance with this Chapter; 5.undertaking or engaging in any practice beyond the scope of duties permitted a licensee or permit holder pursuant to this Chapter; 6. - 7.… 8.is or has been found guilty of incompetence or negligence in his performance as a licensee or temporary working or limited purpose permit holder; 9. - 10.… 11.has interpreted images, rendered diagnoses, or prescribed medications or therapies. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3219 and R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §703.Procedures for Processing Complaints A.A complaint may be initiated by any person, corporation, association, public officer, or by the board on its own initiative. 1.Anonymous sources of complaint against individuals or institutions shall not be recognized as the sole basis for the issuance by the board of a full notice as provided for under §707.A.3. However, the executive director and his/her designee or staff may informally investigate anonymous allegations or complaints received by the board. 2.If the information provided to the board by the complainant is insufficient, the board may request further information by either written correspondence or through an informal proceeding. B.All complaints received shall be assigned a sequentially ordered complaint code number which shall be utilized in all official references. C.The board shall act upon all complaints received without unreasonable delay. D.The board shall take one of the following actions on a complaint: 1.no action; 2.informal proceeding/consent order; 3.formal hearing. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(6). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 19:1433 (November 1993), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §705.Informal Proceeding/Consent Order A.Informal Proceeding 1.The allegation(s) against a licensee or permit holder may be concluded through informal proceedings without the necessity of a formal hearing if the board chair and/or designee does not deem the allegation(s) to be sufficiently serious to necessitate the convening of a formal hearing. The informal resolution of the allegation(s) may be accomplished through correspondence between the executive director or his/her designee and the licensee or permit holder; by conference of the executive director or his/her designee and the licensee or permit holder; or by consent order between the licensee or permit holder and the board. 2.The executive director or his/her designee shall be authorized by the board to propose a recommended consent order to the licensee or permit holder which would outline the details of disciplinary action between the parties as a consequence of the allegations. B.The proposed consent order offered by the board through its executive director or his/her designee shall not be deemed as absolute and final until such time as the board ratifies the provisions of the said order. C.A consent order between the board and the licensee or permit holder or prospective licensee or permit holder shall describe the disciplinary action which will be taken. The consent order shall be signed by the licensee or permit holder or prospective licensee or permit holder, and two board members. D.… E.If, at any point during investigation or during informal/formal proceedings as described herein, the board finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency actions, the board is hereby authorized to immediately suspend the license or permit of the licensee or permit holder during the course of the proceedings. If the board decides to institute a formal hearing, the hearing shall be promptly instituted and conducted at the board's next scheduled hearing date. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(6). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 19:1433 (November 1993), LR 29:182 (February 2003), LR 40:2262 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189 (December 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §707.Conduct of a Formal Hearing A.Initiating the Process 1.- 2.… 3.Full Notice. The written notice shall recite specific acts which the licensee or permit holder is alleged to have committed and shall assert that those acts violate a statute or rule of the board. A.3.a. - A.3.b.... c.The notice shall be delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If the licensee or permit holder cannot be found by this or other reasonable methods, the board may hold a hearing in the licensee’s or permit holder’s absence. A.3.d. - A.4.a.... b.At the hearing, the charge shall be prosecuted by the board's personnel who conducted the investigation, who may be assisted by board attorney, and who will present evidence that disciplinary action should be taken against the licensee or permit holder. A.4.c. - C.3.a.... b.Constitutional guarantees of due process give the licensee or permit holder a right to a decision based on evidence presented at the hearing. The hearing officer preparing the recommended decision shall only consider evidence presented at the hearing or officially noted in the record. 4. - 7.... AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(6). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:870 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 19:1434 (November 1993), LR 40:2262 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §709.The Final Decision of the Board A.The board must determine whether the facts in the case support the charges brought against the licensee or permit holder. It must determine whether the charges are a violation of R.S. 37:3219, the ethical standards of radiologic technology or other rules and regulations of the board.

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E.The board may assess the licensee or permit holder with the costs of the hearing.

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AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:871 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 40:2263 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §711.Appeal of Board Decision

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2.There is newly discovered evidence, which was not available to the licensee or permit holder at the time of the hearing and which may be sufficient to reverse the board's action. A.3. - C.... AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §713.Notification of Final Actions A.Upon either completion of the decision, expiration of the time for any appeal, or conclusion of appeals, the board shall notify the following of its actions: 1.licensee or permit holder named in disciplinary action; 2.all affected parties; and 3.all affected professional organizations. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189 (December 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: Chapter 9.General Provisions §901.Definitions A.... * * * Limited Purpose Permitmeans a permit issued for a limited purpose in scope as defined by rules adopted by the board authorizing an individual to perform certain radiologic procedures. “Limited purpose permit” does not mean or include a temporary working permit issued by the board. * * * Radiologist Assistanta radiologic technologist licensed pursuant to this Chapter who holds current certification as a radiologist assistant from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. A radiologist assistant may perform advanced imaging procedures and patient management tasks delegated and performed under the direct supervision of a radiologist. A radiologist assistant shall not interpret images, render diagnoses, or prescribe medications or therapies. * * * AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37: 3207 and 3220 HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 23:71 (January 1997), LR 38:97 (January 2012), LR 40:2263 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189 (December 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, amended LR 51:799 (June 2025), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §903.General Provisions A.Except as hereinafter provided, no person other than a licensed practitioner or the holder of a license or temporary working or limited purpose permit as defined in R.S. 37:3200 et seq., shall use radioactive materials or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. B.The board shall issue a license or temporary working or limited purpose permit pursuant to these rules and regulations provided the applicant for a specific license or temporary working or limited purpose permit has met all the requirements as prescribed in R.S. 37:3208. C.Any license or permit of a technologist, radiologist assistant, or temporary working or limited purpose permit holder may be suspended for a fixed period or may be revoked, or the holder of such a license or temporary working or limited purpose permit may be reprimanded or otherwise disciplined in accordance with the provisions and procedures defined in R.S. 37:3219. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:19 and 3200 et seq. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985) amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: Chapter 11.Licensure §1101.Scope of License A.There are five categories of licenses for radiologic technology as defined in R.S. 37:3200 by their area of specialization. The categories are radiographer, radiation therapy technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, fusion technologist, and radiologist assistant. Licensees shall be restricted to the use of ionizing radiation by the category that is defined on his license. Permit holders shall be restricted to the purpose specified for the permit. B.No person holding a license or permit under these rules and regulations shall use radioactive substances or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes unless under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner and unless so directed by prescription of a licensed practitioner. C.No person shall knowingly employ as a radiologic technologist any person required by the provisions of these rules and regulations to hold a license or permit who does not hold a license or permit under these rules and regulations. D.A radiologist assistant may perform advanced imaging procedures and patient management tasks delegated and performed under the direct supervision of a radiologist. A radiologist assistant shall not interpret, diagnose, or prescribe medications or therapies. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1300, R.S. 37:3207 and R.S. 37:3213. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 40:2263 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1103.Necessity of Licensure A.No person shall assume or use the title or designation "licensed radiologic technologist" or “licensed radiologist assistant” unless he holds a current license in accordance with the provisions of these rules and regulations. B.Every license holder shall have his license at work. It shall be displayed or shall be on file. The license shall be available for inspection at any time upon request by the board. C.Students enrolled in and attending board approved program of radiologic technology who apply ionizing radiation to humans for necessary diagnostic or therapeutic purposes while under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or a licensed radiologic technologist at the approved clinical facilities of the sponsoring institutions are exempt from the requirements of licensure by this board. Except radiologist assistant students who shall be in compliance with the requirements of §1103(D). D.While enrolled in a board approved radiologist assistant program students must maintain a current unrestricted radiologic technologist license and shall practice under the direct supervision of a radiologist. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3213 and R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1105.Qualifications of Applicants for Licensure

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4.has successfully completed a course of study in radiography, radiation therapy technology, nuclear medicine technology, fusion technologist, or radiologist assistant as approved by the board in accordance with standards promulgated by the board. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3208 and R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 40:2263 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189 (December 2016), amended LR 52: §1107.Licensure by Endorsement; Reciprocity A.… B.By reciprocity, any person who is licensed as a radiologic technologist or radiologist assistant under the laws of other states, provided that the standards under which they were examined are at least as stringent as those established by the board, shall be issued a license without examination upon application and payment of a fee equivalent to that required for the initial licensing fee. C.… AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3210, R.S. 37:3212 and R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189 (December 2016), amended LR 52: §1109.Licensure by Examination A.Pursuant to R.S. 37:3207 and 3209, an application for licensure shall be required to pass the written examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). 1.To be eligible for examination by the board, an applicant shall possess all qualifications for licensure prescribed by R.S. 37:3208, provided, however, that an applicant who has completed or prior to examination will have completed his/her approved course of study, shall be deemed eligible for examination upon application submission to the board and program director verifies that the applicant will complete or has completed his/her radiologic technology course of study prior to examination and specifying the date of completion. B.The board establishes as the passing criterion on the ARRT, NMTCB, ASCP written examination the passing score as established by the credentialing agency. C.The eligible applicant must request and submit application to the ARRT for licensure examination. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207, R.S. 37:3208 and R.S. 37:3209. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 29:183 (February 2003), LR 40:2263 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189 (December 2016), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1111.Application for Initial Licensure for Temporary Work Permit by Examination A.Requests for application for initial licensure and for temporary work permit by examination forms shall be requested and submitted to the state board. B.Pursuant to R.S. 37:3210(C), upon payment a temporary 90-day work permit shall be issued one time only and for the time listed on the temporary work permit. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207 and R.S. 37:3209. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 29:183 (February 2003), LR 40:2263 (November 2014), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1113.Follow-Up to Application Submission A.Incomplete Applications. Applications which are received with incomplete data may cause postponement. "Incomplete notices" are emailed to those who did not provide all information requested on the application form.

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AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 40:2264 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2190 (December 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1115.Modifications to Submitted Information A.Address or Name Changes. If a license or permit applicant must change the mailing address which was entered on the application form, the applicant must inform the board in writing. Changes in the licensee or permit holder name are to be handled in the same manner, but must be accompanied by documentary evidence of the change (e.g., copy of marriage certificate, legal name change form, etc.). AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 29:183 (February 2003), LR 40:2264 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1117.Re-Examination A.An applicant who fails to pass the examination within the issued 90-day time frame of the temporary work permit shall become ineligible for an extension of that temporary work permit. Board will hold original application for licensure up to one year with no additional fee. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 40:2264 (November 2014), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1119.Issuance of License A.… B.For licensure as a radiologist assistant, the board may issue a license to practice as a radiologist assistant, provided that the applicant possesses a current unrestricted radiography license to practice from the board. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3211 and R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1123.Expiration of License A.Every license issued by the board under this Chapter, the expiration date of which is not stated thereon or provided by these rules, shall become null, void and to no effect on May 31, of the second year following the year of issuance. B.The timely submission of an accurate and complete application for renewal of a license, appropriate documentation of completion of required continuing education hours and payment of appropriate fees shall operate to continue the expiring license in full force and effect pending issuance of the renewal license. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3215 and R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2190 (December 2016), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1125.Reinstatement of License or Limited Purpose Permit A.A license or limited purpose permit which has expired may be reinstated by the board subject to the conditions and procedures hereinafter provided. 1.An application for reinstatement from a radiologic technologist or limited purpose permit holder who has not ceased practice in accordance with provisions of R.S. 37:3200-3221 shall be made upon a form supplied by the board accompanied by two letters of character recommendation from physicians of the former licensee’s or limited purpose permit holder’s place of employment, together with the applicable renewal fee plus a penalty. 2.An application for reinstatement from a person who has ceased activities as a radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, or limited purpose permit holder for not more than five years may have his license reinstated upon payment of the renewal fee as provided for in R.S. 37:3216 and R.S. 37:3218. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3216 and R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 40:2264 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1127.Temporary and Limited Purpose Permits A.... B.Upon application and payment for a limited purpose permit, the board may issue an initial temporary working permit to any person meeting the education, training, examination, and competency criteria for the applicable limited purpose permit as outlined in rules promulgated by the board. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 38:98 (January 2012), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1131.Limited X-ray Machine Operator Permit (LXMO)

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12.Biannual Application for Permit Renewal a.Notification for the renewal of the permit will be emailed to each limited x-ray machine operator whose permit to practice limited x-ray machine operation will expire that May 31 with the permit fee due. Renewal season is March 1 through May 31. b.Notification for renewal of permit shall be emailed prior to expiration by the board to each person holding a permit issued under these rules and regulations. Such notification shall be emailed to the most recent address as reflected in the official records of the board. c.The Limited x-ray machine operator is responsible for renewal in the event of not receiving emailed notification. Every limited x-ray machine operator permitted by this board shall renew his/her permit every two years upon application and payment of a renewal fee. A.12.d. - H.... AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207 and 3220. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 51:799 (June 2025, amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: Chapter 12.Continuing Education Requirements §1201.Definitions * * * Approved Continuing Education Activity—an educational activity which has received approval through a recognized continuing education evaluation/mechanism.

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e.ARRT examination in registered radiologist assistant f.other ARRT examinations as developed and implemented. 3.... * * * Permit for Limited X-ray Machine Operator—a LSRTBE issued permit that is granted to qualified applicants. Temporary Working Permit for Radiologic Technologists—a LSRTBE issued permit that is granted to qualified individuals for 90 days. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:178 (February 1995), amended LR 23:71 (January 1997), LR 40:2264 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2190 (December 2016), amended LR 51:801 (June 2025), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52:356 (March 2026), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1203.Renewal of License A.Effective June 1, 1997, the LSRTBE will require that those licensees applying for renewal of license shall have, in the preceding two-year period, participated in and completed the continuing education requirements, and/or board-approved alternatives as set forth below. B.After June 1, 2013, every person licensed under the provision of this Chapter shall maintain certification and document on-going compliance through the ARRT, NMTCB, or ASCP. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 40:2265 (November 2014), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1205.Continuing Education Requirements A.Radiologic technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapy technologist, fusion technologist, and radiologist assistant must complete 24 hours of continuing education credits must be earned per licensing term to meet the continuing education requirements. Credits earned in excess of 24 per licensing term may not be carried over into the next licensing term. The continuing education requirement is independent of the number of licenses held by an individual (i.e., a radiologic technologist certified in both radiography and radiation therapy technology needs only 24 credits). AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207 and 3220. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997), LR 40:2265 (November 2014), amended LR 51:802 (June 2025), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1207.Licensing Term Schedule A.Since the licensing term is defined as that period from June 1 of the renewal or issuance of license year, to the second May 31 to occur after that date, the continuing education credits must be earned in the two years prior to the second occurrence of May 31. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997), LR 40:2265 (November 2014), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1209.Renewal of License by Examination A.Radiologic technologists who pass one of the advanced-level examinations or entry-level examinations in a different category within a licensing term are exempt from the continuing education requirement for that licensing term. B.Subsequent renewal of license will require documentation of 24 hours of active participation in continuing education activities for the following licensing term and every two years thereafter, unless another Board approved examination is passed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997), LR 40:2265 (November 2014), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1211.Biannual Application for License Renewal A.Notification for the renewal of the license will be emailed to each radiologic technologist whose license to practice radiologic technology will expire that May 31 with the license fee due. Licensee is responsible for renewal in the event of not receiving emailed notification. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997), LR 40:2265 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2190 (December 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1213.Documentation A.A licensed radiologic technologist is required to maintain proof of participation in continuing education activities and is required to attest to this participation on the form provided. Said documentation shall be provided by the radiologic technologist to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners as part of the renewal process. Failure to provide documentation acceptable to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners will result in an expired status. The Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners will accept copies of documents. Original documents shall be kept by the radiologic technologist for two years after the end of the licensing term for the purpose of further verification should the board choose to audit the licensees' submissions. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:74 (January 1997), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2191 (December 2016), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1215.Applicants for Renewal Who Fail to Meet CE Requirements A.A radiologic technologist who applies for renewal of license, but who fails to meet the renewal requirements within the previous licensing term, will automatically be transferred to an expired status. Individuals who are listed as having an expired status, due to failure to meet these renewal requirements, status will be published on website by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners and will be reported in response to any inquiries regarding the radiologic technologist's status with the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. B.A radiologic technologist whose license has been placed on expired status for failure to meet continuing education requirements may be returned to an approved status by payment of the appropriate fees and expenses as specified in Section 1217 of this Chapter and performing one or more of the following: 1.passing an advanced level examination recognized by the LSRTBE; 2.passing an entry-level examination recognized by the LSRTBE in a different category; 3.completing the required continuing education hours in the six months (on or before December 31) following the May 31 expiration date and paying delinquency fee. C.Any hours completed or other requirements met while expired may not be used to meet the continuing education requirements for the subsequent license term. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:181 (February 1995), amended LR 40:2265 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2191 (December 2016), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1217.Fee and Expenses A.The rules of this Chapter prescribe the fees and costs applicable to the licensing and permitting of individuals regulated pursuant to this Chapter. B.The following fees shall be payable to the board; 1.Initial two-year license, $150; 2.Duplicate license, $50; 3.Biennial renewal of license or limited purpose permit, 2 years, $150; 4.Issuance of temporary working permit or limited purpose permit, $30; 5.Delinquency fee in additional to the renewal fee for a license or limited purpose permit placed on an expired status, $200; 6.reinstatement fee, in addition to delinquency fee and renewal fee of a license or permit which has expired—$25 per month; 7.reinstatement of a license or limited purpose permit that has been revoked or suspended, $300;

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6.Processing and handling a request for the board’s endorsement of licensure or permit status to another state for the purpose of reciprocity, $35. All requests will be processed within 5 business days. Requests completed by the board will be mailed or emailed. No verbal responses will be provided; C.7. - E.… AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207 and 3220. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:181 (February 1995), amended LR 40:2266 (November 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2191 (December 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: §1219.Reinstatement of License A.If a license lapses or is inactive for a period of less than four years and if the person is otherwise eligible for renewal of license, the person must supply evidence of having met the continuing education requirements and pay the designated standard renewal fee and any other associated fees as required by the board. B.If a license lapses or is inactive for a period of four or more years and if the person is otherwise eligible for renewal of license, the individual must pass the entry-level examination and pay the designated special reinstatement fee. C.The following groups of licensees may be exempt from compliance with the continuing education requirement: 1.Louisiana licensees who are unable to fulfill the requirement because of illness or other personal hardship. The number of hours may be modified by the board on a case-by-case review of supporting documentation, evidence and/or testimony; 2.the board must receive a timely request for an exemption. Such a request shall be considered timely if submitted to the board prior to March 31 of the license renewal year. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 21:181 (February 1995), amended LR 23:74 (January 1997), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: Chapter 13.Minimum Standards for the Accreditation of Education Programs §1301.Minimum Standards for the Accreditation of Education Programs A.Pursuant to R.S. 37:3207(3), the board adopts as its standards for education programs and colleges that are programmatic or regionally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). B.The program director shall submit evidence of compliance with minimum standards of education for the accreditation of educational programs to the board upon forms provided by the board. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207(B)(2). HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 23:74 (January 1997), LR 40:2266 (November 2014), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: Chapter 15.Code of Ethics §1501.Code of Ethics A.A code of ethics has been adopted by the board and shall be sent to each licensure candidate. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3207. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), repromulgated by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 52: Family Impact Statement After considering R.S. 49:972, it is anticipated that the proposed Rule should not have any known or foreseeable impact on family formation, stability, and autonomy. In particular, the proposed Rule has no known or foreseeable impact on:  1.the stability of the family; 2.the authority and rights of persons regarding the education and supervision of their children; 3.the functioning of the family; 4.family earnings and family budget; 5.the behavior and personal responsibility of children; 6.the ability of the family or a local government to perform the function as contained in the proposed Rule. Poverty Impact Statement It is anticipated that the proposed Rule should not have any known or foreseeable impact on any child, individual, or family as defined by R.S. 49:973.B. In particular there is no known or foreseeable effect on: 1.the effect on household income, assets, and financial security; 2.the effect on early childhood development and preschool through postsecondary education development; 3.the effect on employment and workforce development; 4.the effect on taxes and tax credits; 5.the effect on child and dependent care, housing, health care, nutrition, transportation, and utilities assistance. Small Business Analysis Pursuant to R.S. 49:965.6, methods for reduction of the impact on small business, as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, have been considered when creating this proposed Rule. This proposed Rule is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on small businesses; therefore, a Small Business Economic Impact Statement has not been prepared.  Provider Impact Statement After considering HCR 170 of the 2014 Regular Legislative Session, it is anticipated that the proposed Rule should not have any known or foreseeable impact on: 1.the effect on the staffing level requirements or qualifications required to provide the same level of service; 2.the total direct and indirect effect on the cost to the providers to provide the same level of service; or 3.the overall effect on the ability of the provider to provide the same level of service. Public Comments Interested persons may submit written comments to the Executive Director, Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, at 3108 Cleary Avenue, Suite 207, Metairie, LA 70002, or via email to execdirector@lsrtbe.org. Comments will be accepted until 4 p.m. on October 10, 2026. Public Hearing No public hearing on this proposed Rule has been scheduled. If a public hearing is needed, all interested parties will be afforded an opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing. Interested parties may submit a written request to conduct a public hearing to the Executive Director, Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, at 3108 Cleary Avenue, Suite 207, Metairie, LA 70002, or via email to execdirector@lsrtbe.org; however, such request must be received no later than 4 p.m. on October 10, 2026. Any person wishing to attend should call to confirm that a hearing is being held by calling 504-838-5231. Hollie Taranto, M.B.A., R.T. (R) Executive Director FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RULE TITLE: Radiologic Technologists I.ESTIMATED IMPLEMENTATION COSTS (SAVINGS) TO STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (Summary) The cost for the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE) is approximately $2,600 in FY 27 for the notice and rule publication in the Louisiana Register. LSRTBE operates onself-generated revenue primarily from licensing and renewal fees. Other than the cost of rulemaking, there are no estimated implementation costs or savings to state or governmental units resulting from the promulgation of the proposed rule changes. Pursuant to Act 929 of the 2026 RS, the proposed rule establishes a licensure category for Registered Radiologist Assistants (RRAs), adopts related practice provisions for these advanced-practice radiologic professionals, and clarifies temporary working permit and limited-purpose permit language throughout the rule. The proposed rule also modernizes and increases the LSRTBE’s fee schedule to better align fee collections with the cost of administering licensure, permitting, compliance monitoring, and regulation of the profession. II.ESTIMATED EFFECT ON REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Summary) The proposed rule is expected to generate approximately $183,000 in additional SGR in FY 27, $176,000 in FY 28, and $155,200 in FY 29. The exact amount will depend upon future licensure, renewal, permit, and verification activity. III.ESTIMATED COSTS AND/OR ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DIRECTLY AFFECTED PERSONS, SMALL BUSINESSES, OR NONGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS (Summary) While license applicants, permit applicants, licensees, and permit holders will experience increased fees for applications, renewals, and related administrative services, the rule is expected to increase LSRTBE’s SGR beginning in FY 27. The additional revenue will help maintain effective regulatory oversight that protects public health and safety through licensure, compliance monitoring, and disciplinary review, while also supporting modernization of administrative processes and technology systems to improve the licensing and permit experience. The establishment of RRA licensure creates a formal regulatory pathway for nationally credentialed RRAs to practice in Louisiana. RRAs are advanced-practice radiologic professionals who work under radiologist supervision and may assist with patient management and certain imaging procedures as part of a radiologist-led healthcare team. Healthcare facilities, physician practices, hospitals, and imaging centers may benefit from improved workforce utilization and operational efficiency through the use of licensed RRAs. IV.ESTIMATED EFFECT ON COMPETITION AND EMPLOYMENT (Summary) The proposed rule change, including the addition of RRA licensure, is not expected to adversely affect competition within Louisiana’s healthcare market. Instead, recognition of RRAs as a licensed category may have a positive effect on employment opportunities and workforce mobility by establishing a recognized licensure pathway for individuals who hold national RRA credentials. The rule may encourage qualified practitioners to practice in Louisiana and provide career advancement opportunities for radiologic technologists pursuing advanced education and certification. The rule is not expected to displace radiologists or other licensed healthcare professionals. Rather, RRAs serve as physician extenders who operate under radiologist supervision within a radiologist-led care model. The principal effect of the rule is anticipated to be improved utilization of specialized healthcare personnel, greater operational efficiency in imaging services, and enhanced patient access to radiologic services where facilities use advanced imaging support personnel. Additionally, any direct employment impact of the proposed rule change is expected to be positive but modest. Hollie TarantoAlan M. Boxberger Executive DirectorLegislative Fiscal Officer 2609#044Legislative Fiscal Office