- Does your state license nuclear medicine technologists? No. Operators (technologist) must be 1) certified/registered by the ARRT; 2) licensed/registered by another state; 3) or had a documented 40 hours of orientation and training in the operation of radiation producing equipment by a qualified instructor may operate any radiation producing device.
- Does your state license radiology technologists? No. Operators (technologist) must be 1) certified/registered by the ARRT; 2) licensed/registered by another state; 3) or had a documented 40 hours of orientation and training in the operation of radiation producing equipment by a qualified instructor may operate any radiation producing device.
- Does your state require a specialty license for CT attenuation correction? No
- Does your state recognize the CT certification from the ARRT, NMTCB, or both? Yes, ARRT
- 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.
- 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.
- Does your state regulate if a nuclear medicine technologist can administer adjunctive medications? No
- Does your state require CE for licensing? No, South Dakota does not have licensure, therefore CE is not required for licensing.
- How frequently do you have to renew your nuclear medicine technologist license in your state? N/A
- What is the name of the license for CT attenuation correction? N/A
- How many CE units are required for licensure? N/A. 12 CEs are required annually for CNMTs that are certified through AART
If you would like to get involved in the advocacy for state licensure, please contact your SNMMI-TS TAG team member.
Updated January 2021