| Updated: |
8/6/2009 |
| Description: |
The Board of Radiologic Technology issues a license to practice as a radiologic technologist in the State of Oregon to each person who meets the qualifications for licensure as provided in ORS 688.405 to 688.605. The license states the category or categories for which the qualifications have been met, which include diagnostic radiologic technologist and/or radiation therapist.
Similar Keywords: radiological, radiology, xrays, x-rays, technicians, radiologists, therapists, therapy |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 688
OAR 337-010
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| Duration: |
Initial varies in duration, based on birth month. |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Varies; please use fee calculator. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Radiologic Technologists |
| Fee Exemptions: |
None |
| Examination Information: |
For licensure as a radiologic technologist in the diagnostic field, an applicant must:
(1) Be currently certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in X-ray technology; or
(2) Have successfully completed a course in study in an approved school of radiologic technology and, according to Board of Radiologic Technology standards, pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination or an equivalent examination, as determined and directed by the board, with the fee for the latter examination being set by the board.
For licensure as a radiation therapist, an applicant must:
(1) be currently certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiation therapy; or
(2) Have successfully completed a course in radiation therapy in an approved school of radiologic technology and according to Board of Radiologic Technology standards, pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination or an equivalent examination, as determined and directed by the board, with the fee for the latter examination being set by the board. |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
The Board of Radiologic Technology requires each person holding a license to submit, at the time the person submits the biennial renewal fee, evidence of continuing education in radiologic technology according to rules of the board. Continuing education must be pertinent to the subject area of radiologic technology for which the license or permit was issued. Evidence of current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification may be used as valid documentation of continuing education required by this section. For non-ARRT registered technologists and/or therapists, or those on CE probation with ARRT, complete a CE worksheet. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
n/a |
| Insurance Requirements: |
n/a |
| Prerequisites: |
For a diagnostic radiographer: have successfully completed a course of study in an approved school of radiologic technology and, according to Board of Radiologic Technology standards, pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination or an equivalent examination, as determined and directed by the board, with the fee for the latter examination being set by the board.
For a radiation therapist, have successfully completed a course in radiation therapy in an aproved school of radiologic technology and, according to Board of Radiologic Technology standards, pass the American registry of Radiologic Technologists examination or an equivalent examination as determined and directed by the board, with the fee for the examination being set by the board. |
| Application Form: |
Permanent Radiologic Technologist License |
| Service Links: |
 click on Permanent Radiologic Technology License
 current license holders
 Permanent Radiologic Technologist License
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
For required documentation click on Permanent Radiologic Technology License |
| Additional Information: |
Current passport-quality photograph required with application. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Radiologic Technologists |
| E-mail Address: |
obrt.info@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-0215
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon State Board of Radiologic Technology
800 NE Oregon St., Suite 1160A
Portland, OR 97232
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/radtech/ |
