What are the continuing education requirements for x-ray permit holders?
The state Radiologic Health Branch (RHB), a division of the State Department of Health Services that licenses operators of x-ray equipment, adopted continuing education (CE) requirements for x-ray permit holders. Beginning with 2003 permit renewals, chiropractors will be required to show that they have obtained 10 hours of approved CE credit every two years. The CE programs may be approved by the state Board of Chiropractic Examiners for both radiologic and chiropractic CE credit. Most chiropractic uses of x-ray equipment require a radiography supervisor and operator permit, which requires the passing of an RHB-approved exam. To renew a permit, licentiates must do the following: At least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the permit, submit to the RHB a complete application for renewal consisting of the applicant’s name, mailing address, telephone number and certificate or permit type and number; Submit to the RHB for each approved CE credit the identity of the group that accepted
