California Occupational License
License Title:
X-ray, Limited Permit Technician (LP)
X-ray, Limited Permit Technician (LP)
Department of Public Health
Radiologic Health Branch
Registration and Certification Section
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
| Address: | P.O. Box 997414 Mail station 7610 Sacramento, CA 95899 - 7414 |
| Phone Number: | (916) 327-5106
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| Fax Number: | (916) 341-6917
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| Internet Address: | http://www.cdph.ca.gov/rhb |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
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, (c) Dermatology X-ray therapy,
(d) Extremities radiography, (e) Leg-podiatric radiography, (f) Skull radiography, (g) Torso-skeletal radiography, and (h) X-ray bone densitometry.
FEES
Application Fee: $ 112.00 per category (up to 4 categories)
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 a limited permit X-ray technician school graduation diploma or certificate 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.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:PERMIT CATEGORIES
Permits are issued in the following categories:
(a) Chest radiography, (b) Dental laboratory radiography, (c) Dermatology X-ray therapy,
(d) Extremities radiography, (e) Leg-podiatric radiography, (f) Skull radiography, (g) Torso-skeletal radiography, and (h) X-ray bone densitometry.
FEES
Application Fee: $ 112.00 per category (up to 4 categories)
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 a limited permit X-ray technician school graduation diploma or certificate 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.
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Radiologic Technologists | 292034 |