Idaho

  1. Does your state license nuclear medicine technologists? No
  2. Does your state license radiology technologists? No
  3. Does your state require a specialty license for CT attenuation correction? No
  4. Does your state recognize the CT certification from the ARRT, NMTCB, or both? Yes, both.
  5. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not certified in diagnostic radiography but is certified in CT can they perform diagnostic CT on a standalone CT scanner? Yes, operators (technologists) may perform services in areas where they are appropriately trained. Facilities are responsible for setting standards within their institution.
  6. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not certified in diagnostic radiography but is certified in CT can they perform diagnostic CT on a hybrid scanner? Yes, operators (technologists) may perform services in areas where they are appropriately trained. Facilities are responsible for setting standards within their institution.
  7. Does your state regulate if a nuclear medicine technologist can administer adjunctive medications? No
  8. Does your state require CE for licensing?  No, Idaho does not have licensure, therefore CE is not required for licensing.
  9. How frequently do you have to renew your nuclear medicine technologist license in your state? N/A
  10. What is the name of the license for CT attenuation correction? N/A
  11. How many CE units are required for licensure?  N/A. 12 CEs are required annually for CNMTs that are certified through NMTCB or ARRT

 

If you would like to get involved in the advocacy for state licensure, please contact your SNMMI-TS TAG team member.

Updated January 2021