New Hampshire Administrative Code

"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…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 328-J:7, VII, each applicant for licensure under RSA 328-J shall satisfy the executive director that the applicant will faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and otherwise adhere to the requirements of this chapter. (b) To meet the requi…

(a) Any individual who meets the applicable qualifications in Plc 1304 and wishes to become licensed in New Hampshire to practice one of the regulated MIRT professions shall submit an application for licensure in accordance with this section. (b) Each applicant for initial licens…

In addition to the information required by Plc 304.03, the applicant for an initial license to practice a regulated MIRT profession shall provide the following information: (a) The specific regulated MIRT profession in which the applicant is seeking licensure; (b) Information abo…

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 …