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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

(Amended at ARRS Committee)

201 KAR 46:045.Temporary license application for medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists, and student radiographers.

RELATES TO:

KRS 311B.050, 311B.100(2), 311B.120, 311B.180, 311B.190

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 311B.010, 311B.050, 311B.100(2)

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

This certifies that this administrative regulation complies with the requirements of 2025 RS HB 6, Section 8.

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 311B.050 requires the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy to promulgate administrative regulations to administer and enforce KRS Chapter 311B and to regulate the licensure of medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists other than a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. KRS 311B.100(2) requires the board to establish licensure qualifications. This administrative regulation establishes procedures for the temporary licensure of medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists who are eligible to apply for the appropriate national board exam, procedures for the temporary licensure of ~~and~~ student radiographers, and ~~clarifies~~ limitations on temporary licensure, including clarifications.

Section 1.

Eligibility.

(1)

A person shall ~~not~~ be eligible for a Temporary License if~~unless~~ the person:

(a)

Has satisfactorily completed an accredited educational program; and

(b)

Is eligible to sit for the certification exam of the:

1.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or

2.

~~The~~ Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) ~~certification exam~~.

(2)

A person shall ~~not~~ be eligible for a Temporary Student Radiography License if~~unless~~ the person:

(a)

Is actively enrolled and in good academic standing in an accredited radiography program;,

(b)

Has completed at least fifty (50) percent of the program with clinical experience in varied imaging procedures as endorsed by the program director;, and

(c)

Has established appropriate supervisory personnel at each health care facility in which the person intends to practice.

Section 2.Section 1.

Application Requirements.~~for Temporary License. An applicant shall submit:~~

(1)

An applicant for a Temporary License shall submit:

(a)

A Completed and signed Temporary License Application-Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Form KBMIRT 3;

(b)(2)

The non-refundable temporary application and license fee as established by 201 KAR 46:020, Section 3;

(c)(3)

Results of a criminal background check completed:

1.

Within the past six (6) months in the state of residence and employment; and

2.

For any other state of residence and employment within the past five (5) years;

(d)(4)

A copy of a government issued photo ID; and

(e)(5)

Verification of successful completion of an accredited educational program.

(2)

An applicant for a Temporary Student Radiography License shall submit:

(a)

A completed and signed Temporary ~~Student Radiography~~ License Application – Student Radiography, Form KBMIRT 15;

(b)

The non-refundable student radiography application and license fee as established by 201 KAR 46:020, Section 13;

(c)

Results of a criminal background check completed:

1.

Within the past six (6) months in the state of residence and employment; and

2.

For any other state of residence and employment within the past five (5) years;

(d)

A Copy of a government issued photo ID; and

(e)

Endorsements from program director and employer.

Section 3.Section 2.

Conversion of License.

(1)

(a)

The Temporary License may be converted to a permanent license upon submission of documentation of~~Upon~~ certification by the ~~American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (~~ARRT) or the ~~Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (~~NMTCB~~), a temporary license shall be converted to a regular license upon submission of documentation of the ARRT or the NMTCB certification~~.

(b)

If a temporary license is converted to a permanent license less than six (6) months before the individual's birth month, then the permanent license issued to the individual shall not expire on that date, but instead it shall expire at the last day of the individual's birth month in the following calendar year.

(c)

~~Section 3.~~ If a temporary licensee has not submitted documentation of the ARRT or the NMTCB certification during the twelve (12) month period:

1.

, the license shall not be renewed; and

2.

The individual shall:

a.

Follow the procedure for initial license application pursuant to 201 KAR 46:040; and

b.

Pay the initial application and license fee mandated in 201 KAR 46:020.

(2)

The Temporary Student Radiography License may be converted to a Temporary License upon completion of the accredited educational program and submission of application as established~~noted~~ in Section 2(1) of this administrative regulation.

Section 4.

Limitations on License.

(1)

An individual who~~that~~ holds an active Temporary License may~~is authorized to~~ perform within the practice standards for the discipline in which he or she is~~they are~~ licensed and under the supervision requirements set forth by 201 KAR 46:035.

(2)

(a)

An individual who~~that~~ holds an active Temporary Student Radiography License may~~is authorized to~~ perform static x-rays under the supervision of a licensed Radiographer that is immediately available and physically present within the department.

(b)

The Temporary Student Radiography Licensee shall not:

1.(a)

Perform bedside radiography or fluoroscopy procedures; and

2.(b)

Submit x-ray images for interpretation unless approved by a licensed Radiographer.

Section 5.

Conditions on the Temporary Student Radiography License. An individual who~~that~~ holds a Temporary Student Radiography License shall remain actively enrolled and in good standing with the educational program throughout the duration of his or her~~their~~ licensure. If a licensee fails to maintain continuous enrollment, is suspended, dismissed, or withdraws from the educational program, the licensee shall notify the board immediately.

Section 6.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"Temporary License Application-Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy", Form KBMIRT 3, October 2023; and

(b)

~~, is incorporated by reference.~~

(2)

"Temporary License Application- Student Radiography", Form KBMIRT 15, September 2025~~, is incorporated by reference~~.

(2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A220, Lexington, Kentucky 40504, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material is also available on the board's website~~Web site~~ at https://kbmirt.ky.gov.

FILED WITH LRC: February 9, 2026

CONTACT PERSON: Elizabeth Morgan, Executive Director, 2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A220, Lexington Kentucky 40504, 502-782-5687, fax 502-782-6495, elizabeth.morgan@ky.gov.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

(Amended at ARRS Committee)

201 KAR 46:045.Temporary license application for medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, and student radiographers.

RELATES TO:

KRS 311B.050, 311B.100(2), 311B.120, 311B.180, 311B.190

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 311B.010, 311B.050, 311B.100(2)

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

This certifies that this administrative regulation complies with the requirements of 2025 RS HB 6, Section 8.

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 311B.050 requires the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy to promulgate administrative regulations to administer and enforce KRS Chapter 311B and to regulate the licensure of medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists other than a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. KRS 311B.100(2) requires the board to establish licensure qualifications. This administrative regulation establishes procedures for the temporary licensure of medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists who are eligible to apply for the appropriate national board exam, procedures for the temporary licensure of student radiographers, and limitations on temporary licensure, including clarifications.

Section 1.

Eligibility.

(1)

A person shall be eligible for a Temporary License if the person:

(a)

Has satisfactorily completed an accredited educational program; and

(b)

Is eligible to sit for the certification exam of the:

1.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or

2.

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

(2)

A person shall be eligible for a Temporary Student Radiography License if the person:

(a)

Is actively enrolled and in good academic standing in an accredited radiography program;

(b)

Has completed at least fifty (50) percent of the program with clinical experience in varied imaging procedures as endorsed by the program director; and

(c)

Has established appropriate supervisory personnel at each health care facility in which the person intends to practice.

Section 2.

Application Requirements.

(1)

An applicant for a Temporary License shall submit:

(a)

A Completed and signed Temporary License Application-Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Form KBMIRT 3;

(b)

The non-refundable temporary application and license fee as established by 201 KAR 46:020, Section 3;

(c)

Results of a criminal background check completed:

1.

Within the past six (6) months in the state of residence and employment; and

2.

For any other state of residence and employment within the past five (5) years;

(d)

A copy of a government issued photo ID; and

(e)

Verification of successful completion of an accredited educational program.

(2)

An applicant for a Temporary Student Radiography License shall submit:

(a)

A completed and signed Temporary License Application – Student Radiography, Form KBMIRT 15;

(b)

The non-refundable student radiography application and license fee as established by 201 KAR 46:020, Section 13;

(c)

Results of a criminal background check completed:

1.

Within the past six (6) months in the state of residence and employment; and

2.

For any other state of residence and employment within the past five (5) years;

(d)

A Copy of a government issued photo ID; and

(e)

Endorsements from program director and employer.

Section 3.

Conversion of License.

(1)

(a)

The Temporary License may be converted to a permanent license upon submission of documentation of certification by the ARRT or the NMTCB.

(b)

(c)

If a temporary licensee has not submitted documentation of the ARRT or the NMTCB certification during the twelve (12) month period:

1.

the license shall not be renewed; and

2.

The individual shall:

a.

Follow the procedure for initial license application pursuant to 201 KAR 46:040; and

b.

Pay the initial application and license fee mandated in 201 KAR 46:020.

(2)

The Temporary Student Radiography License may be converted to a Temporary License upon completion of the accredited educational program and submission of application as established in Section 2(1) of this administrative regulation.

Section 4.

Limitations on License.

(1)

An individual who holds an active Temporary License may perform within the practice standards for the discipline in which he or she is licensed and under the supervision requirements set forth by 201 KAR 46:035.

(2)

(a)

An individual who holds an active Temporary Student Radiography License may perform static x-rays under the supervision of a licensed Radiographer that is immediately available and physically present within the department.

(b)

The Temporary Student Radiography Licensee shall not:

1.

Perform bedside radiography or fluoroscopy procedures; and

2.

Submit x-ray images for interpretation unless approved by a licensed Radiographer.

Section 5.

Conditions on the Temporary Student Radiography License. An individual who holds a Temporary Student Radiography License shall remain actively enrolled and in good standing with the educational program throughout the duration of his or her licensure. If a licensee fails to maintain continuous enrollment, is suspended, dismissed, or withdraws from the educational program, the licensee shall notify the board immediately.

Section 6.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"Temporary License Application-Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy", Form KBMIRT 3, October 2023; and

(b)

"Temporary License Application- Student Radiography", Form KBMIRT 15, September 2025.

(2)

FILED WITH LRC: February 9, 2026

CONTACT PERSON: Elizabeth Morgan, Executive Director, 2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A220, Lexington Kentucky 40504, 502-782-5687, fax 502-782-6495, elizabeth.morgan@ky.gov.

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201 KAR 46:045.Temporary license application for medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists, and student radiographers.

RELATES TO:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

Section 1.

(1)

(a)

(b)

1.

2.

(2)

(a)

(b)

(c)

Section 2.Section 1.

(1)

(a)

(b)(2)

(c)(3)

1.

2.

(d)(4)

(e)(5)

(2)

(a)

(b)

(c)

1.

2.

(d)

(e)

Section 3.Section 2.

(1)

(a)

(b)

(c)

1.

2.

a.

b.

(2)

Section 4.

(1)

(2)

(a)

(b)

1.(a)

2.(b)

Section 5.

Section 6.

(1)

(a)

(b)

(2)

(2)

201 KAR 46:045.Temporary license application for medical imaging technologists, advanced imaging professionals, radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, and student radiographers.

RELATES TO:

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

Section 1.

(1)

(a)

(b)

1.

2.

(2)

(a)

(b)

(c)

Section 2.

(1)

(a)

(b)

(c)

1.

2.

(d)