Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-604 - Practical Technologist in Podiatry - Eligibility and Scope of Practice

A. An individual is eligible for certification as a practical technologist in podiatry if the individual:

1. Is at least 18 years of age; and

2. Either:

a. Has:

i. Completed a training program in podiatry radiology through a Department-approved educational program;

ii. Received a signed and dated attestation from a podiatrist licensed according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 7, verifying that the applicant:

(1) Completed training under the direction of the licensed podiatrist, and

(2) Is proficient in independently taking radiographs; and

iii. Achieved a score of at least 70% on a Department-approved examination; or

b. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A).

B. An individual certified as a practical technologist in podiatry shall:

1. Follow the standards specified for a Limited X-Ray Machine Operator in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, effective June 30, 2024, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/professional-practice/practice-standards-online, incorporated by reference, on file with the Department, and including no future editions or amendments; and

2. Only perform radiographic examinations of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, without the use of fluoroscopy or contrast media.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-604

Adopted by final expedited rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2409, effective 8/27/2019. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3572, effective 11/2/2022. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 672, effective 2/4/2025.