Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

Rule R156-54

Radiologic Technologist, Radiologist Assistant, and Radiology Practical Technician Licensing Act Rule

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35442
Filed: 11/15/2011 10:24:44 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 58, Chapter 54, provides for the licensure of radiologic technologists, radiology assistants and radiology practical technicians. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-54-201(3) provides that the Radiologic Technologist Licensing Board's duties and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-202. Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) provides that one of the duties of each board is to recommend appropriate rules to the Division Director. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 54, with respect to radiologic technologists, radiology assistants and radiology practical technicians.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since this rule was last reviewed in 2007, it has been amended two times. The Division received an 04/20/2009 email from Troy Dicou in which he supported the proposed amendment to increase the passing examination score for radiology practical technicians. The Division also received an 04/14/2009 email from Ginny Haselhuhn, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), in which they supported the proposed amendment to increase the passing examination score for radiology practical technicians and also commented that they wanted to assist the Division in making an informed decision regarding the state's minimum passing score requirements. No other written comments have been received by the Division with respect to this rule since the last five-year review conducted in January 2007.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority provided in Title 58, Chapter 54, with respect to radiologic technologists, radiology assistants and radiology practical technicians. The rule should also be continued as it provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements and provides licensees with information concerning unprofessional conduct, definitions, and ethical standards relating to the profession.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Clyde Ormond at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6254, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at cormond@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director

Effective:

11/15/2011