§ 14–5B-09
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5B-09 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5B. Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance
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(a)
To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the applicant shall:
(1)
Be of good moral character;
(2)
Be at least 18 years old;
(3)
Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board;
(4)
Meet any educational, training, or examination requirements established by the Board, including:
(i)
Graduation from an appropriate educational program as determined by the Board; and
(ii)
Certification; and
(5)
Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
(c)
To qualify for a license to practice as a radiologist assistant, an applicant shall:
(1)
Be issued a general license to perform radiography;
(2)
Complete an advanced academic program with a nationally recognized radiology curriculum that results in a baccalaureate degree, post baccalaureate certificate, or graduate degree and incorporates a radiologist–directed clinical preceptorship;
(3)
Be certified in advanced cardiac life support; and
(4)
Be certified as a radiologist assistant by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
(d)
Except for requirements adopted by the Board for license renewal under § 14–5B–12 of this subtitle, nothing in this subtitle may be construed to require an individual who is certified by the Board as a radiation oncology/therapy technologist, medical radiation technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist as of October 1, 2008, to meet additional education, training, or examination requirements.