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X-ray, Limited Permit Technician (LP)
License Description X-Ray Technician (XT) Limited Permits are issued to individuals to conduct radiologic technology limited to the performance of certain procedures or the application of X-rays to specific areas of the human body. PERMIT CATEGORIES Permits are issued in the following categories: (a) Chest radiography, (b) Dental laboratory radiography, (d) Extremities radiography, (g) Leg-podiatric radiography, (h) Skull radiography, (i) Torso-skeletal radiography, and (j) DEXA. FEES Application Fee: $ 112.00 per category Renewal Fee: $ 104.00 per category (two-year renewal period) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Submission of required application form, non-refundable application fee and (2) For each permit category requested submit either (a) A limited permit X-ray technician school graduation diploma or certificate in the limited permit category applied for or (b) A resume showing that education, training and clinical experience is equivalent to the limited permit X-ray technician school curriculum in the limited permit category applied for. For authorization to perform procedures involving digital radiography upon issuance of the limited permit, documents must be submitted showing completion of instruction in digital radiologic technology. EXAMINATIONS CDPH-RHB approved examinations are required for all applicants. Applicants must pass examinations in (1) radiation protection and safety and (2) radiologic technology for each permit category applied for. Examinations are administered by ARRT on behalf of CDPH-RHB. ARRT determines examination fees. PearsonVue Testing Centers are located throughout the United States. REGULATORY AUTHORITY California Code of Regulations, Title 17 (17 CCR), sections 30442-30447. Health and Safety Code (HSC), sections 106955-107111.
Licensing Agency
Department of Public Health
Radiologic Health Branch
Registration and Certification Section
P.O. Box 997414, Mail station 7610
Sacramento, CA 95899-7414
(916) 327 5106
RHBNOLA@cdph.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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