Md. Code Regs. 10.44.19.03 - Qualifications

A. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, to qualify to be certified as a dental radiation technologist, an applicant shall be an individual who:

(1) Is 18 years old or older;

(2) Is of good moral character;

(3) Holds a high school degree or the equivalent;

(4) Satisfactorily completes the Board-approved educational requirements established by the Maryland State Dental Association or the Maryland Dental Society;

(5) Successfully completes a Board-approved course of at least 24 hours related to Maryland dental radiology; and

(6) Passes an examination administered or approved by the Board for qualifying to place and expose radiographs; and

(7) Meets any requirements established by the American Dental Association or any applicable federal standards for training and certification as a dental radiation technologist.

B. An individual holding an active license or certification to practice dental radiation technology in another state may be granted certification in Maryland if the individual:

(1) Has engaged in practicing dental radiation technology for at least 150 hours in the 3 years preceding application for certification in Maryland; and

(2) Meets any requirements established by the American Dental Association or any applicable federal standards for training and certification as a dental radiation technologist.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.19.03

Regulation .03 amended effective March 8, 1999 (26:5 Md. R. 392); April 12, 2004 (31:7 Md. R. 585)
Regulation .03A amended effective January 26, 2009 (36:2 Md. R. 101); amended effective 43:11 Md. R. 634, eff.6/6/2016