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Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Radiologic Technology [18 VAC 85 ‑ 101]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes qualifications for licensure, requirements for renewal and standards of practice for radiologic technologists and radiologic technologists-limited.
State Authority Chapter 29 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Achieve a high level of satisfaction for application and renewal processes for all licensed practitioners.
2) Review regulations to ensure consistency and application to the current practice of radiologic procedures.
3) Increase the level of competency by persons with limited licenses.
Meetings See all meetings (29) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)750-3912    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 101 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2024.
Licensure by endorsement - expedited process Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2022.
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019.
Electronic renewal notices Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017.
Repeal of traineeships Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017.
CE credit for volunteer practice Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017.
Clarification of licensure qualifications and practice consistent with certification Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2016.
One-time reduction in renewal fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013.
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013.
Licensure of radiologist assistants Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/07/2011.
Change of address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/19/2009.
Registration for restricted volunteer practice
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/03/2008.
Periodic review clarifications Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/24/2008.
Requirements for a restricted volunteer license Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2008.
Correction of Code cites
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/18/2007.
Correction of initials
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/02/2007.
Change in fee for returned checks
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2006.
Standards of practice Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2005.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003.
Voluntary practice by out-of-state practitioners Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/18/2003.
Bone densitometry Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2002.
Inactive licensure and continuing competency requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/06/2001.
Increase in licensee fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/12/2000.
Requirements for licensure as a radiologic technologist-limited Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/1999.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Forms revision
Final Stage withdrawn on 12/16/2011 before submission to the Registrar.
Fee increase NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 06/23/2006 after the comment period had ended.
Correction of Code cite
Final Stage withdrawn on 08/22/2007 prior to submitting for AG review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/6/2022 Agency Completed Amend
4/30/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
9/1/2001 Agency Completed Amend