(1) A person may request commission approval of a course of classroom instruction for chiropractic X-ray technicians by submitting the following information to the commission:

(a) An outline of the course of instruction, which shall include:

(i) Physics and equipment;

(ii) Principles of radiographic exposure;

(iii) Radiation protection;

(iv) Anatomy;

(v) Radiographic positioning and procedures; and

(vi) Topics that address the requirements listed in WAC 246-808-565.

(b) A written and practical proficiency examination.

(c) A qualified instructor. A qualified instructor must verify that during the preceding five years their license has not been suspended, revoked, or otherwise conditioned or restricted and:

(i) Be a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology;

(ii) Be a chiropractor who has been licensed for five years, with at least five years in practice that includes the taking of X-rays; or

(iii) Be a chiropractor who has on-campus or postgraduate faculty status in the field of radiology.

(d) Any other information deemed necessary by the commission to make a determination.

(2) All information submitted pursuant to this section must be consistent with chapters 18.25 RCW and 246-808 WAC and must cover all aspects of the chiropractic scope of practice as it pertains to X-rays.