Division of Environmental Health
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
64E-3.003Qualifications for Examination
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 44 No. 94, May 14, 2018 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
64E-3.003 Qualifications for Examination.
(1) An applicant for certification as a Basic X-ray Machine Operator or Basic X-ray Machine Operator – Podiatric Medicine shall submit an application to the department on Form DH 1006 (7/16), “Application for Basic X-ray Machine Operator or Basic X-ray Machine Operator – Podiatric Medicine,” incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07831, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/rad-tech. Applicants for all other types of certification under this chapter shall submit an application to the department on Form DH 1005 (7/16), “Application for Radiologic Technology Certification,” incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07832, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/rad-tech. All applicants must meet the qualifications prescribed by Section 468.304, F.S.
(a) through (c) No change.
(d) An applicant for the basic x-ray machine operator examination is not required to provide verification of graduation from an approved educational or training program. The course of study for such an applicant is review of the text and workbook entitled, “Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice,” (5th edition 2017), published by Elsevier Saunders, or any substantially equivalent course which provides instruction on all of the subjects listed in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) “Examination Content Specifications “Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography” (01/18), incorporated herein by reference. The agency has determined that posting the incorporated materials would be a violation of federal copyright law. The These materials are available for public inspection at the Department of Health, subject to copyright restrictions and may be inspected and examined by contacting the Bureau of Radiation Control, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C21, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741, and the Department of State, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 245-4266. A copy of “Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice” may be obtained from Elsevier Saunders, 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 1900, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, (404) 669-9400, or online at www.elsevier.com.
(2) through (4) No change.
