West Virginia Code
Article 23. Radiologic Technologists
§30-23-17. Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist License

(a) To be eligible for a license to practice Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(3) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any state or the United States within five years preceding the date of application for licensure, which conviction remains unreversed;
(4) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under the laws of any state or the United States at any time if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of Medical Imaging, which conviction remains unreversed.
(5) Meet one of the following qualifications:
(A) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the physical or biological sciences pertaining to the Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy profession;
(B) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in other disciplines of Medical Imaging with successful completion of courses in the following areas: college algebra, physics or chemistry, human anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety;
(C) National certification as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT);
(D) National certification as a Registered Radiographer (ARRT (R));
(E) National certification as a Registered Radiographer specializing in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT (N));
(F) National certification as a Radiation Therapist (ARRT(T); or
(G) National certification as an MRI technologist (ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT); and
(6) Pass an examination which has been approved by the board, with a minimum passing score of seventy-five percent, which examination shall cover the basic subject matter of Medical Imaging, radiation safety, skills and techniques as it pertains to Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
(b) A person seeking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay the license fee, which fee shall be returned to the applicant if the license application is denied.
(c) A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license issued by the board prior to July 1, 2007, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license issued prior to July 1, 2007, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations

Article 23. Radiologic Technologists

§30-23-1. License Required to Practice

§30-23-2. Unlawful Acts

§30-23-3. Applicable Law

§30-23-4. Definitions

§30-23-5. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners

§30-23-6. Powers and Duties of the Board

§30-23-7. Rule Making

§30-23-8. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines

§30-23-9. Requirements for Radiologic Technology License

§30-23-10. Scope of Practice for a Radiologic Technologist

§30-23-11. Scope of Practice for a Radiation Therapist

§30-23-12. Exemptions From Radiologic Technology License

§30-23-13. Requirements for Temporary Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology License

§30-23-14. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology License From Another State; License to Practice in This State

§30-23-15. Requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologist License

§30-23-16. Scope of Practice for Nuclear Medicine Technologist

§30-23-17. Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist License

§30-23-18. Scope of Practice for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

§30-23-19. Requirements for an Apprentice License for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

§30-23-20. Requirements for Podiatric Medical Assistant Permit

§30-23-21. Scope of Practice for Podiatric Medical Assistants

§30-23-22. License and Permit Renewal Requirements

§30-23-23. Display of License

§30-23-24. Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension or Revocation; Disciplinary Action

§30-23-25. Complaints; Investigations; Notice

§30-23-26. Hearing and Judicial Review

§30-23-27. Injunctions

§30-23-28. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties

§30-23-29. Single Act Evidence of Practice