Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

"Advisory board" means the advisory board of medical imaging and radiation therapy established pursuant to RSA 328-J:3. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.01 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number…

"Approved equivalency test" means any test that led or leads to the receipt of a high school equivalency certificate. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.02 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number 3…

"Cardiac electrophysiology specialist" means "cardiac electrophysiology specialist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, I-a, namely "the individual who assists a physician with diagnosing and treating the electrical activities of the heart, including procedures involving invasive (intraca…

"Cardiovascular invasive specialist" means "cardiovascular invasive specialist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, I-b, namely "the individual who assists a physician with cardiac catheterization procedures which can determine if a blockage exists in the blood vessels that supply the hea…

"Credentialing organization" means the organization with or by which an applicant or licensee is required by RSA 328-J:11 to be registered and certified, as reflected in Plc 1304. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.05 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #135…

"Computed tomography" means "computed tomography" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, III, namely "the process of producing sectional and three-dimensional images using external ionizing radiation." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.06 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Propos…

"Continuing competence" means the reinforcement and enhancement of professional skills and knowledge through participation in structured courses and professional activities and experiences that are beyond entry-level preparation for professional licensing. Notes N.H. Admin. Code …

"Cooperate" means to provide information requested by an investigator during an investigation and to answer any questions posed by the investigator in order to enable the executive director to determine compliance with RSA 328-J and Plc 1300. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.08 …

"Criminal records check" means the process undertaken by the NH department of safety (NHDOS) that requires live scanned prints taken digitally and submitted electronically to the NH criminal records unit and the FBI. The term includes "criminal history record check" but does not …

"Designated email address" means an email address provided by an applicant or licensee as the address for the OPLC to use when sending notifications and licenses. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.10 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1…

"Executive director" means the executive director of the OPLC or designee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.11 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #1370…

"Fluoroscopy" means "fluoroscopy" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, IV, namely "the exposure of a patient to ionizing radiation in a fluoroscopy mode, including the positions of the patient, positioning of the fluoroscopy equipment, and the selection of exposure factors." Notes N.H. Adm…

"License" means "license" as defined in RSA 541-A:1, VIII, namely "the whole or part of any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter or similar form of permission required by law." For purposes of this chapter, the term includes any similar form of approval to …

"Licensed practitioner" means "licensed practitioner" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, V, namely "a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, podiatry, or osteopathy in New Hampshire." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.14 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 20…

"Licensing bureau" means the organizational unit within the OPLC's division of licensing and board administration that is responsible for accepting and processing applications. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.15 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548,…

"Limited x-ray machine operator" means "limited x-ray machine operator" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, VI, namely "a person who is licensed under this chapter to perform, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, limited diagnostic radiography procedures of specific parts of …

"Live programming" means educational programming presented by an instructor or by a panel of instructors that is available to attendees at the time it is being originally presented. The term includes a program attended remotely using a computer or other audio-visual telecommunica…

"Magnetic resonance technologist" means "magnetic resonance technologist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, VII, namely "a person who is licensed under this chapter to perform magnetic resonance procedures using magnetic fields and radio frequency signals." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc …

"Medical imaging" means "medical imaging" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, VIII, namely "any procedure intended for use in the diagnosis or visualization of disease or other medical conditions in human beings, including, but not limited to the following modalities, radiography, nuclear…

"Medical imaging professional" means "medical imaging professional" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, IX, namely "any person who is a magnetic resonance technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, radiographer, radiologist assistant, or sonographer licensed under this chapter." Notes N…

"Military spouse" means an individual who is legally married to an individual who is on active military duty. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.21 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number 32, Filed…

"Nuclear medicine technologist" means "nuclear medicine technologist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, X, namely "a person who is licensed under this chapter to perform a variety of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures using sealed and unsealed radiation sources, ionizing …

"On active military duty" means on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. The term includes "active military". Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.23 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number 32, Filed…

"Personal contact information" means an individual's home or other personal telephone number, home address, home mailing address if different, and designated email address. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.24 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Eff…

"Plan of correction" means a list of specific actions to be taken with a deadline for taking each action, to reflect how a licensee will correct a violation of, and come into compliance with, Plc 1300 and RSA 328-J. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.25 Derived from Number 6, File…

"Radiation therapist" means "radiation therapist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, XI, namely "a person who is licensed under this chapter to administer ionizing radiation to human beings for therapeutic purposes." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.26 Derived from Number 6, Filed Febru…

"Radiographer" means "radiographer" as defined in RSA 328-J:1I, XI, namely "a person who is licensed under this chapter to perform a comprehensive set of diagnostic radiographic procedures using external ionizing radiation to produce radiographic, fluoroscopic, or digital images.…

"Radiologist" means "radiologist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1II, XI, namely "a physician certified by or board-eligible to be certified for the American Board of Radiology, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, the British Royal College of Radiology, or the Canadian College …

"Radiologist assistant" means "radiologist assistant" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, XIV, namely "a radiographer who has met additional qualifications and who is licensed under this chapter to perform a variety of activities under the supervision of a radiologist in the areas of pati…

"Regulated MIRT professions" means the medical imaging and radiation therapy professions regulated under RSA 328-J, including limited x-ray machine operators. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.30 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/202…

"Self-directed education" means participation in electronic continuing professional education courses that are self-study courses or self-paced clinical courses, which require the participant to pass an examination to obtain confirmation of participation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code §…

"Sonographer" means "sonographer" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, XV, namely "a person who is licensed under this chapter to perform a comprehensive set of diagnostic sonography procedures using ultrasound to create medical images." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.32 Derived from Nu…

"Working day" means any Monday through Friday, excluding days on which state offices are closed in observance of holidays. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.33 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13701, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See Revision No…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 328-J:3, the executive director shall establish an advisory board of medical imaging and radiation therapy consisting of 3 members who are licensed and in good standing in New Hampshire as a medical imaging professional. (b) As required by RSA 328-J:3:(1) The …

(a) The advisory board shall meet at the call of the executive director. (b) Meetings of the advisory board shall be held at the OPLC's offices in Concord, NH, or in such other location as the executive director determines will be most convenient for the largest number of anticip…

(a) As provided in RSA 328-J:3, the advisory board shall advise the executive director regarding the implementation of RSA 328-J, including in particular by reviewing and commenting on proposed rules and proposed revisions to rules intended to implement RSA 328-J. (b) If requeste…

The records of the board of medical imaging and radiation therapy that existed prior to July 26, 2022, the effective date of Laws of 2022, ch. 104, shall be: (a) Retained by the executive director in accordance with the retention schedule established pursuant RSA 310:4, II(e) and…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, I(a) and (b), to qualify for licensure as a limited x-ray machine operator, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study in li…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, II(a) and (b), to qualify for a license as a magnetic resonance technologist, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study in …

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, III(a) and (b), to qualify for a license as a nuclear medicine technologist, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study in n…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, IV(a) and (b), to qualify for a license as a radiation therapist, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study in radiation th…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, V(a) and (b), to qualify for a license as a radiographer, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study in radiography required…

As required by RSA 328-J:11, VI, to qualify for a license as a radiologist assistant, an applicant shall: (a) Possess a radiographer license and current certification and registration in radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (b) Possess current certi…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, VII(a) and (b), to qualify for a license as a sonographer, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study in sonography required…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, VIII(a) and (b), to qualify for a license as a cardiac electrophysiology specialist, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of st…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, IX(a) and (b), to qualify for a license as a cardiovascular invasive specialist, an applicant shall:(1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study i…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, X(a) and (b), to qualify for a license in computed tomography, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; and (2) Have obtained a high school diploma or have passed an approved equivalency test. (b) The course of study in computed tomogr…