(1) Individuals wanting to be certified as a radiologist assistant must:

(a) Graduate from an educational program recognized by the ARRT;

(b) Obtain a passing score on the national ARRT registered radiologist assistant examination; and

(c) Submit the application, supporting documents, and fees to the department of health.

(2) An individual certified as a radiologist practitioner assistant through the certification board of radiology practitioner assistants who takes and passes the national ARRT registered radiologist assistant examination by December 31, 2011, shall be considered to have met the education and examination requirements for certification as a radiologist assistant.

(3) Military education, training, and experience may meet certification requirements as outlined in WAC 246-926-145.