Radiologic Technology X-ray Schools

• Approves X-ray schools in the following areas:
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (RT),
• Therapeutic RT,
• Fluoroscopic RT, and
• Limited Permit X-ray Technician (XT) Schools.   
• Administers the meetings of the Radiologic Technology Certification Committee (RTCC).  RTCC assists, advises, and makes recommendations for ensuring proper administration and enforcement of the RT Act.

Important COVID-19 Guidance:

New Updates

• Continuing Education Exemption - Radiologic Technology 
  

• Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) N-08-21, suspension of the Radiologic Technology Act (RT Act) pursuant to EO N-39-20 issued March 30, 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, is effective until September 30, 2021.    The RT Act is re-invoked and enforceable effective October 1, 2021.

• Extension of Time for Examination Passage (PDF)-  Extension of the RT certification and permitting examination passage requirement from 12 months to 18 months is effective until June 30, 2021.  The  12-month passage requirement specified in 17 CCR section 30405(b)(2) is effective July 1, 2021.

• Radiation Safety Inspections and X-ray Equipment Survey Guidance
  

General Information:

• Approved X-ray School List (PDF)

• Credentialing Examination Pass Rates of Approved X-ray Schools (PDF)  

• ​​RT & XT application page

• RTCC

• X-ray Certificate & Permit Search Tool

Forms for Approved X-ray Schools

• CDPH 8697 (PDF)- Report of Change in Information for Approved Schools       
• CDPH 9092 (PDF) - Radiologic Technology School Affiliated Clinical Site