Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

In addition to the information and documentation required by Plc 304.04, the applicant shall provide the following with an application for initial licensure, as applicable: (a) A chronologically-organized list of the applicant's paid and voluntary work experience in the applicant…

(a) Within 30 days of receipt of an application submitted pursuant to Plc 1305.01, the licensing bureau shall process the application as provided in Plc 304.06. (b) The application shall be subject to the abandonment provisions of Plc 304.06(h). (c) If the application is abandone…

(a) An applicant may withdraw the applicant's application for initial licensure at any time prior to being notified of a decision under Plc 1305.06 by proceeding in accordance with Plc 304.07. (b) If the application is withdrawn, the application processing and licensing fee shall…

(a) After determining that an application is complete, the licensing bureau shall review the application to determine whether the applicant meets all criteria for licensure. (b) The licensing bureau shall issue a license to any applicant who: (1) Meets the statutory qualification…

An applicant who wishes to challenge the denial of an application for initial licensure shall do so as provided in Plc 304.10. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1305.07 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by…

(a) Each initial license issued under this chapter shall specify: (1) The name of the licensee; (2) The effective date of the license; (3) The license number; and (4) The regulated MIRT profession in which the licensee is licensed. (b) An initial license shall: (1) Expire 2 years…

(a) Each applicant for licensure who is on active military duty or who is a military spouse shall apply for licensure as provided in Plc 1305.01, except that no fee shall be required. (b) Each applicant who applies for facilitated licensing under this section shall be eligible to…

A temporary license shall be available pursuant to RSA 328-J:13 to any individual who: (a) If applying for a limited x-ray machine operator license, has: (1) Completed the course of study required by RSA 328-J:11, I(c), as reflected in Plc 1304.01(b); and (2) Has taken an examina…

To apply for a temporary license under RSA 328-J:13, the applicant shall proceed in accordance with Plc 305 or Plc 306, as applicable. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1306.02 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Am…

The holder of a temporary license shall: (a) Comply with Plc 1308.03 relative to required notifications and Plc 1308.05 relative to posting of licenses; and (b) Be subject to the ethical and professional standards identified in Plc 1310 and the disciplinary procedures and sanctio…

Pursuant to RSA 328-J:12, no licensee shall use radioactive substances or equipment emitting ionizing radiation, magnetic resonance, or ultrasound for medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes unless the licensee does so: (a)…

As provided in RSA 328-J:12, III: (a) Limited x-ray machine operators shall perform tasks only if the tasks are:(1) Within the scope of the license issued to them under RSA 328-J; and (2) Performed under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner or licensed radiographer f…

The scope of practice for magnetic resonance technologists shall be as follows: (a) If certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), the "Magnetic Resonance Practice Standards" adopted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), effective …

The scope of practice for nuclear medicine technologists shall be: (a) If certified by the ARRT, the "Nuclear Medicine Practice Standards" adopted by the ASRT, effective June 26, 2022, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-regulations/practice-standards/practice-standa…

The scope of practice for radiation therapists shall be the ASRT's "Radiation Therapy Practice Standards", effective June 26, 2022, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-regulations/practice-standards/practice-standards by clicking on "Read The ASRT Practice Standards …

The scope of practice for radiographers certified by the ARRT shall be the ASRT's "Radiography Practice Standards", effective June 26, 2022, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-regulations/practice-standards/practice-standards and as noted in Appendix B. Notes N.H. A…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:11, VI(c), the scope of practice for licensed radiologist assistants shall be the most recent version of the Radiologist Assistant Practice Standards published by the ASRT, available at www.asrt.org/main/standards-regulations/practice-standards by cli…

The scope of practice for licensed sonographers shall be as follows: (a) If certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography's (SDMS) "Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer…

(a) The scope of practice for licensees certified by CCI as an RCES shall be the "Scope of Practice for the Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)" dated 2017, available online at https://www.acp-online.org/advocacy/scopes-of-practice/. (b) Within the scope…

(a) The scope of practice for licensees certified by CCI as an RCIS, shall be the "Scope of Practice for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)" dated 2018, available online at https://www.acp-online.org/advocacy/scopes-of-practice/ and as noted in Appendix B. (…

The scope of practice for licensees in computed tomography shall be the ASRT's "Magnetic Resonance Practice Standards", effective June 26, 2022, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-regulations/practice-standards/practice-standards by clicking on "Read The ASRT Practi…

(a) The purpose of this part is to identify requirements relating to certification and registration, notifications, license renewal, and maintenance of continuing competence with which every individual licensed under RSA 328-J and Plc 1300 shall comply. (b) This part shall apply …

(a) Except for limited x-ray machine operator licensees, each licensee shall maintain the applicable certification and registration specified in Plc 1304.02 through Plc 1304.10 at all times, including completing all continuing education requirements for maintaining the certificat…

(a) Each licensee shall:(1) Notify the licensing bureau within 30 days of a change in name, home address, or business address; and (2) Update the OPLC's records within 10 working days of a change of personal telephone number or designated email address. (b) As required by RSA 328…

Each licensee shall: (a) Know when the license is due to expire; and (b) File an application for renewal prior to the expiration of the current license in accordance with Plc 1309.03 if the individual wishes to continue to practice in New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1…

(a) As required by RSA 328-J:13, IV, any person issued a license under this chapter shall display the official license document or a verified copy in each place of regular employment. (b) Any person issued a temporary license to practice a regulated MIRT profession under Plc 305 …

The following continuing education courses and professional activities shall qualify as meeting continuing competence requirements: (a) Receipt of academic instruction in one or more of the regulated MIRT professions, as further described in Plc 1308.08; (b) Non-academic courses,…

(a) Upon being notified by the OPLC that an on-line system administered by a third-party organization is available to manage continuing competence compliance, each licensee shall use the on-line system to track and report the completion of continuing competence activities. (b) Ea…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for successful completion of an academic course in one or more of the regulated MIRT professions, provided that the course work is sponsored and assigned credit by an accredited institution. (b) The lic…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for the successful completion of non-academic courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops in medical imaging or radiation therapy, provided that the program is presented as live programming as defined…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for participation in, or attendance at, a facility-based training consisting of continuing education lasting 2 hours or less. (b) The licensee may claim one contact hour for each clock hour of participa…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for the publication of a licensee's writing related to medical imaging or radiation therapy, including books, peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed chapters of books, and peer-reviewed and non-peer-review…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for professional presentations relating to medical imaging or radiation therapy, including workshops, lectures, and in-service trainings, made to other professionals or to the public. (b) The licensee m…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for participating as a member in the work of a board or committee of a professional medical imaging and radiation therapy organization or government agency related to the practice of medical imaging. (b…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for completing self-directed education as defined in Plc 1302, provided that the course sponsor or provider issues the documentation described in (c), below. (b) The licensee may claim the hours attribu…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for teaching an academic course relevant to the medical imaging or radiation therapy profession. (b) The licensee may claim 2 hours for each clock hour of teaching, to a maximum of 8 hours per renewal c…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for receiving infection control education. (b) The licensee may claim one contact hour for each clock hour spent in receipt of infection control education, to a maximum of 2 hours per renewal cycle. (c)…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for completing a radiation safety course. (b) The licensee may claim one hour for each clock hour spent in receipt of radiation safety education, to a maximum of 3 hours per renewal cycle. (c) Documenta…

A licensee shall be eligible for license renewal if the licensee: (a) Continues to meet the applicable qualifications in Plc 1304; (b) Has submitted a complete application as specified in Plc 1309.03 that demonstrates the applicant has complied with the licensee obligation to mai…

(a) At least 60 days prior to the expiration of a license issued pursuant to RSA 328-J and Plc 1300 or rules of the predecessor board in title Mirt, the licensing bureau shall: (1) Notify, in writing to the licensee's designated email address, each licensee whose license is expir…

A licensee who wishes to renew a license to practice a regulated MIRT profession shall submit to the licensing bureau: (a) A completed "Universal Application for License Renewal" dated March 2023, as tailored for MIRT licenses, that provides the information required by Plc 308.06…

An applicant for renewal of a license to practice a regulated MIRT profession shall provide the information required by Plc 308.06, provided that when identifying the profession for which application is being filed, the applicant shall identify the specific regulated MIRT profess…

(a) An applicant for renewal of a limited x-ray machine operator license shall provide the following information relative to continuing competence: (1) The total number of hours achieved by the applicant in continuing education courses or other activities since the beginning of t…

Within 30 days of receipt of an application submitted pursuant to Plc 1309.03, the licensing bureau shall process the application as provided in Plc 308.09. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1309.06 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023,…

(a) An applicant may withdraw an application to renew a license at any time prior to being notified of a decision under Plc 1309.08, by complying with Plc 308.10. (b) A renewal application shall be deemed to be abandoned if the applicant files an incomplete application and does n…

(a) The licensing bureau shall review complete applications as provided in Plc 308.11. (b) The licensing bureau shall renew the license of any applicant who meets the eligibility criteria specified in Plc 1309.01. (c) The licensing bureau shall notify the applicant of the decisio…

An applicant who wishes to challenge the denial of an application for license renewal shall do so as provided in Plc 308.12. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1309.09 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by N…