X-ray, Limited Permit Technician (LP)

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X-Ray Technician (XT) Limited Permits are issued to individuals to conduct radiologic technology limited to the performance of certain procedures or the application of X-rays to specific areas of the human body. PERMIT CATEGORIES Permits are issued in the following categories: (a) Chest radiography, (b) Dental laboratory radiography, (d) Extremities radiography, (g) Leg-podiatric radiography, (h) Skull radiography, (i) Torso-skeletal radiography, and (j) DEXA. FEES Application Fee: $ 112.00 per category Renewal Fee: $ 104.00 per category (two-year renewal period) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Submission of required application form, non-refundable application fee and (2) For each permit category requested submit either (a) A limited permit X-ray technician school graduation diploma or certificate in the limited permit category applied for or (b) A resume showing that education, training and clinical experience is equivalent to the limited permit X-ray technician school curriculum in the limited permit category applied for. For authorization to perform procedures involving digital radiography upon issuance of the limited permit, documents must be submitted showing completion of instruction in digital radiologic technology. EXAMINATIONS CDPH-RHB approved examinations are required for all applicants. Applicants must pass examinations in (1) radiation protection and safety and (2) radiologic technology for each permit category applied for. Examinations are administered by ARRT on behalf of CDPH-RHB. ARRT determines examination fees. PearsonVue Testing Centers are located throughout the United States. REGULATORY AUTHORITY California Code of Regulations, Title 17 (17 CCR), sections 30442-30447. Health and Safety Code (HSC), sections 106955-107111.