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Texas
- Does your state license nuclear medicine technologists? Yes
- Does your state license radiology technologists? Yes
- 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? Both
- 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
- 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
- Does your state regulate if a nuclear medicine technologist can administer adjunctive medications? The administration of adjunct medications is not controlled by the state in Texas. It seems to vary from facility to facility.
- Does your state require CE for licensing? Yes
- How frequently do you have to renew your nuclear medicine technologist license in your state? Every 24 months
- What is the name of the license for CT attenuation correction? We only have one license for radiologist tech and nuc med tech for the state of TX, which is through Texas Medical Board License. To apply for this license you have to be ARRT or NMTCB certified.
- How many CE units are required? 24 credit hours in 24 months
Updated May 2020