ISCD CERTIFICATION ALLOWED-See North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board, Regulations
114-02-01-03. Bone densitometry technologist.
1. “Bone densitometry technologist” shall satisfactorily complete a course of study in bone densitometry. The individual: a. May perform such procedures only while under the general supervision of a licensed practitioner. (1) Must hold current registration and certification in a primary modality; or (2) Registration and certification from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry or has met the requirements of a successor organization or the equivalent as recognized by the board; or (3) Has successfully passed the North Dakota state administered examination in bone densitometry. b. Biennially shall complete the required continuing education. c. The individual shall complete a criminal history record check as required in section 114-03-02-01. d. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.
2. To be eligible for licensure as a bone densitometry technologist after completing the requirements in subsection 1, the applicant shall hold at least one of the following licenses: a. Medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, or clinical laboratory technician; 5 b. Occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; c. Physical therapist or physical therapy assistant; d. Physician assistant or orthopedic physician assistant; or e. Registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. 3. Otherwise, an individual may petition the board for licensure if the individual’s education or research background is substantially similar to subdivisions a through e of subsection 2. History: Contingent effective date. See Section 75 of 2017 Senate Bill No. 2327. General Authority: NDCC 43-62 Law Implemented: NDCC 12-60-24, 43-62-14, 43-62-15
