KRS 311B.100: License required -- Qualifications for various categories to be

established by board -- Licensure of applicants licensed or certified in

another jurisdiction.

(1) The following individuals are required to apply for and receive a license from

the Commonwealth of Kentucky before performance of any procedures utilizing

radiation for either medical imaging or radiation therapy:

(a) Advanced imaging professionals;

(b) Medical imaging technologists;

(c) Radiographers;

(d) Radiation therapists;

(e) Nuclear medicine technologists; and

(f) Limited X-ray machine operators.

(2) Qualifications for the above categories shall be established by the board

through the promulgation of administrative regulations. The board may also

identify other specialties or categories of duties consistent with this chapter

through the promulgation of administrative regulations.

(3) An applicant for licensure under subsection (1)(a) to (e) of this section who did

not graduate from an accredited educational program, is licensed or certified in

another jurisdiction with requirements and privileges comparable to Kentucky's,

and has:

(a) Graduated from a postsecondary institution in a course of study focusing

on one (1) of the licensing categories listed in subsection (1) of this

section;

(b) Passed a certifying examination from a national organization

demonstrating competence in his or her subject matter area;

(c) An active valid license or certificate and has not been professionally

disciplined or reprimanded by any credentialing jurisdiction or national

organization; and

(d) Provided the board with evidence of:

1. At least five (5) years of experience as an advanced imaging

professional; and

2. Maintenance of continuing education requirements during his or her

period of licensure or certification;

shall, upon application and payment of an application fee to the board, be

granted licensure by the board in his or her category, unless the board can

show cause for denial under KRS 311B.150(4).