Section 172-93-006 - CONTINUING COMPETENCY On or before the expiration date, individuals holding an active credential must complete a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education during the preceding 24-month period.
006.01CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. To be accepted as continuing education for license renewal, continuing education programs must meet the following requirements: 006.01(A)GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. In addition to meeting the requirements of 172 NAC 93-006.01(H), the continuing education program must: (i) Be at least 50 to 60 minutes in duration per continuing education unit (CEU) given;(ii) Include topics or objectives related to medical radiography, including, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), cardiovascular technology, quality management, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasound, and medical dosimetry; and(iii) Be open to all medical radiographers and limited radiographers;(1) Participation may be restricted if a level of knowledge is required to understand the subject matter presented.006.01(B)NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS. Programs must meet the quality standards established by nationally recognized organizations or associations of radiography, such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT): (i) Passing an advanced level examination in mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), cardiovascular technology, quality management, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or ultrasound during the biennial renewal period may be used to satisfy the 24-hour continuing education requirement.006.01(C)RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY. Learning experiences which are related to the practice of medical radiography, provided they are planned and conducted for individuals performing medical radiography.006.01(D)ACADEMIC COURSES. Academic courses in an accredited post-secondary institution which are related to the specific knowledge and technical skills required for the practice of medical radiography.006.01(E)TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE. Courses, lectures or offerings related to the technical and scientific knowledge for the practice of medical radiography which includes:(i) Radiation protection;(ii) Equipment maintenance and operation;(iii) Image production and evaluation;(iv) Patient care and management; and(v) Quality assurance activities.006.01(F)CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR). A course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which results in certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Such certification must be valid at the time of renewal:(i) Only 4 credit hours of this type of course may be counted within the biennial renewal period; and(ii) A copy of the current certification card will be documentation of completion.006.01(G)HOME STUDY. If there is no testing mechanism or certificate of completion, the licensee must submit an abstract or summary of the material covered to the Department. The abstract or summary must only be written by the licensee and will be reviewed for approval by the Department. Only courses which have been assigned a specific number of continuing education credit hours by the home study provider will be approved.006.01(H)OTHER CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Continuing education obtained to meet continuing competency requirements of a health care profession other than medical radiography licensed, certified, or registered by the Department may be acceptable if such continuing education has a rational connection to the practice of medical radiography; and no more than 4 hours of this type of continuing education may be counted within each year of the 24-month renewal period.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 93, § 006
Adopted effective 11/1/2021