Regulation .03 Qualifications.
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A.
Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, to qualify to be certified as a dental radiation technologist, an applicant shall be an individual who:
(1)
Is 18 years old or older;
(2)
Is of good moral character;
(3)
Holds a high school degree or the equivalent;
(4)
Satisfactorily completes the Board-approved educational requirements established by the Maryland State Dental Association or the Maryland Dental Society;
(5)
Successfully completes a Board-approved course of at least 24 hours related to Maryland dental radiology; and
(6)
Passes an examination administered or approved by the Board for qualifying to place and expose radiographs; and
(7)
Meets any requirements established by the American Dental Association or any applicable federal standards for training and certification as a dental radiation technologist.
B.
An individual holding an active license or certification to practice dental radiation technology in another state may be granted certification in Maryland if the individual:
(1)
Has engaged in practicing dental radiation technology for at least 150 hours in the 3 years preceding application for certification in Maryland; and
(2)
Meets any requirements established by the American Dental Association or any applicable federal standards for training and certification as a dental radiation technologist.