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Individual Certificates and Permits

Applying for a certi= ficate and permit

Taking the examinati= on

Changing my Name/Addr= ess

Renewing my certificat= e/permit

Reporting my Continuing Educa= tion Credits

Reinstating my expi= red certificate/permit

 

= APPLICATIONS=

1.  =        Where can I find my application/examination fees?

Fees are shown on the application forms.

2.  =        How long will it take to process my application?

We will mail you our decision on your applicat= ion within 30 days. If we accept your application, the ARRT will send you instructions for scheduling a test. If we CANNOT accept your application, = we will tell you what is needed for us to reconsider your application. <= /o:p>

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= EXAMINATIONS=

3.  =        When can I take the examination?

After we accept your application, the ARRT wil= l send you instructions for scheduling your test.

 

4.  =        How long does it take to get my test results?

Thirty (30) days after taking the test, go to = our Name Search Tool.= We will list your name there if you passed. You will receive your certificate/permit within 4-6 weeks after the exam. If you do not pass, you will not be listed in our Name Search Tool, but a notice will be mailed to= you.

5.  =        Where can I find study material?

The Syllabus on Radiography Radiation Protecti= on and the Syllabus on Fluoroscopy Radiation Protection are posted on our Forms P= age under the Healing Arts Certification Section. If you are not able to download the syllabus, send us an e-mail (rhblistc@cdph.ca.gov) with your n= ame and complete mailing address.

6.  =        Can I reschedule my test?

Yes, by contacting the ARRT. You will have 180= days after we accept your application to pass the test.

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CHANGES=

7.  =        Can I update my name/address online?

You can send us a completed Re= port of Name or Address Change located on our Forms page. Fax this report to (= 916) 440-7900 or mail it to us at:

Certification Support Unit=

California Department of Public= Health

Radiologic Health Branch, MS 76= 10

P.O. Box 997414

Sacramento, CA 95899-7414<= /o:p>

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RENEWALS=

8.  =        How do I get a renewal application for reporting my continuing education      credits?<= /b>

A form for reporting your continuing education credits will be in your renewal billing notice that we will mail to you 90= days before your certificate/permit expires. If you do not receive your renewal notice 45 days before your certificate/permit expires, then send us an e-mail (rhblistc@cdph.ca.gov).  Please include your mailing addre= ss and certificate/permit number.

 

9.  =        What happens if I do not have my renewal billing notice and it is now past      my renewal due d= ate (30 days before expiration)?

Special renewal forms are available from the following links. These special renewal forms can not be accepted more than= 30 days before your certificate/permit renewal date. It is very important tha= t you determine the correct fee including any applicable penalty. We cannot refu= nd your payment if it is not correct and your renewal application will be considered incomplete.

= CDPH 8232 SRA Special Renew= al Application for X-Ray Technician Limited Permits excluding Bone Densito= metry

= CDPH 8232 BD SRA Special Re= newal Application for X-Ray Technician Bone Densitometry Limited Permit

= CDPH 8200 SRA Special Renew= al Application for California Radiologic Technology Certificate

= CDPH 8238 SRA Special Renew= al Application for California Supervisor and Operator Certificate

= CDPH 8435 SRA Special Renew= al Application for California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate

 

10.  = ;     What are the fees to renew my certificate/permit?

Your renewal fee will be listed in the renewal billing notice that we mail out 90 days before your certificates/permits expire.

 

11.  = ;     Can I pay my fees online or by phone?

  &n= bsp;         No. We regret that we are not able to process fees online or by phone at this = time.

 

12.  = ;     Can I still X-ray patients even though my certificate/permit has expired, but =    I have sent you my renewal w= ith fee payment?

No. It is unlawful for you to use X-rays witho= ut a current valid certificate/permit. After sending us your renewal applicatio= n and fee, you can go to our Name Search Tool and see if your renewal has been processed. If your renewa= l has been processed, you can then printout your information from the search too= l and post it with your expired certificate/permit to resume using X-rays. =

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS =

13.  = ;     What courses can be accepted for continuing education credit in         = California?

In order for us to be able to accept a course = as credit for continuing education, it needs to be in a subject that is relat= ed to the application of X-rays to the human body and it needs to be approved by= the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist= s, Medical Board of California, Osteopathic Medical Board of California, California Board of Chiropractic Examine= rs, Board of Podiatric Medicine; or the= Dental Board of California.

 

14.  = ;     How many credits do I need to renew my certificate/permit?

XTs and CRTs need to earn twenty-four (24) App= roved Continuing Education Credits in the 2 years prior to the expiration of the= ir certificate/permit. Certified Supervisors and Operators (California Licens= ed Physicians and Surgeons, Podiatrists, or Chiropractors) need to earn ten (= 10) Approved Continuing Education Credits in the same 2 years.

15.  = ;     How can I find out where continuing education courses are being held?

Perform an Internet search using California Ra= diology Continuing Education or California X-ray Continuing Education. Do not forg= et to verify if the certificate and course is being given by an approved body an= d is in a subject which can be accepted by us as continuing education credit. <= o:p>

16.  = ;     What happens if I have not earned my required credits when my certificate    or permit renewal is due?

We cannot process your renewal until you have = earned the required credits and sent in your renewal application with the required information and fee.

17.  = ;     Can courses in MRI, Ultra Sound, and CPR be accepte= d for approved continuing education cred= its?

No. Credits can be accepted only for approved = courses in subjects that are related to the application of X-rays to the human bod= y. These courses can include subjects in radiology administration or manageme= nt and radiologic pathology, diagnosis, or quality control.

18.  = ;     Are all continuing education courses approved by ARRT accepted in California as approved continuing educat= ion credits?

No. We can only accept approved courses that a= re in subject related to the application of X-ray to the human body. =

19.  = ;     How do I report continuing Education credits that I have earned?

Complete the renewal application sent with your renewal notice. You will need to retain your original course certificates = for five years so that you can provide them to us if we request them.

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= REINSTATEMENT

20.  = ;     How can I reinstate my expired certificate/permit?

Either e-mail (rhblistc@cdph.ca.gov) us or send us a letter requesting to be reinstated.=

21.  = ;     If I am classified as 'Retired' by the ARRT, do I still need to pay my        Cali= fornia certificate/permit renewal fee and earn the required continuing   credits?

Yes, if you want to remain eligible to perform= X-rays within California. Your California certificate/permit will be revoked if y= ou do not pay your renewal fees within six (6) months. A revoked certificate can= then be reinstated within five (5) years after you pay your renewal plus penalty fees and earn your required number of continuing education credits. <= /o:p>

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