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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.32.14.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="32" chapter_num="14" heading="Application, Renewal, and Reinstatement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To apply for LXMO registration, an applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Pay the fee determined by the Board established in Regulation .09 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Complete a form provided by the Board attesting to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Completion of at least 6 months of clinical care experience;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Completion of a limited scope X-ray educational program consisting of at least 115 hours of didactic training delivered by a certified radiologic technologist providing instruction in:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Radiographic anatomy, procedures, and pathology;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Digital image acquisition and display;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Fundamentals, ethics, and laws of health care;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Human anatomy and physiology;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Image production and analysis;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Imaging equipment and radiation production;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>Medical terminology; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(viii)">
          <text>Patient care;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Completion of at least 480 hours of clinical training performed under the direct supervision of a certified radiologic technologist;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Completion of a minimum of five competencies in each body part listed in Regulation .06B(2) of this chapter performed under the direct supervision of a certified radiologic technologist; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Achievement of a passing result of 75 percent or higher on the ARRT Examination for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography or a passing result on an alternative exam as determined by the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Criminal History Records Check.  An applicant shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §14-308.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, by submitting to the Central Repository:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>All fees required by the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Renewal.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Before the expiration of the registration, an individual applying for renewal shall complete an application for renewal on the form supplied by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>LXMO registration shall be renewed every 2 years on the date set by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An LXMO shall pay the renewal fee, and any additional charges set by the Board in accordance with Regulation .09 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An LXMO shall attest to the completion of continuing education activities as specified in Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The Board may request an LXMO to submit evidence of having met the continuing education requirement specified in Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>If an LXMO cannot demonstrate completion of the required continuing education credit hours, the Board may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per missing continuing education hour.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>If an LXMO fails to renew their registration for any reason, the registration will expire.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>After the expiration of the registration, an individual is no longer authorized to practice as an LXMO.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>The Board may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 on the individual and a civil penalty of up to $5,000 on the employer of the individual for practicing without registration if a formerly registered individual:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Fails to submit an application and pay the requisite renewal fee before the expiration of the registration; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Practices as a LXMO after the expiration of the registration.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Reinstatement.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board shall reinstate the registration of an LXMO if the individual:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Completes the reinstatement application on the form approved by the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Pays a reinstatement fee as determined by the Board in accordance with Regulation .09 of this chapter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Documents evidence of completion of at least 24 hours of approved continuing education earned during the 2-year period preceding the date of the submission of the application for reinstatement for the registration as an LXMO.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The applicant shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §14-308.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, by submitting to the Central Repository:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>All fees required by the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>