Permit to Practice

 

This page reflects the application process for individuals who operate radiation machines or administer radioactive materials. The permit types available are:

• General Radiologic Technologist
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Radiation Therapist
• Radiologist Assistant
• Limited Radiologic Technologist - chest, extremities, spine, shoulder, pediatrics
• X-Ray Equipment Operator - Podiatric
• X-Ray Equipment Operator - Bone Densitometry

If you have questions regarding your need to hold a permit to practice please visit the Permits to Operate Page. 

NOTICE

The IDPH Bureau of Radiological Health has finalized rule making changes pertaining to fees for the radiological health programs. The fee adjustments will be in effect September 18, 2019. Please visit the rules to review the changes for your particular license type. The updated rules regarding fees can be found in Chapters 38 and 42 on https://idph.iowa.gov/radiological-health.

 

 

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Apply or Renew Online

PLEASE REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ACCESSING THE LICENSING PORTAL

 

Renew an Existing Permit to Practice

• Instructions to renew an existing permit  - Click here to view the instructions to renew.
• Instructions to create an A&A account  - Follow these instructions if you have not created an account yet.
• Login tips and retrieving passwords - Review these tips if you have trouble logging into your account.

Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Licensing Portal.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ENTERING CONTINUING EDUCATION:
* Course Start & End Date: Enter the dates the course was taken, NOT the course approval dates.
* Do not add more than one CEU without saving - this will help prevent the system from timing out.
* Choose the biennium date for the current year, not the next biennium.

 

Apply for a New Permit

• Instructions to create an A&A account  - Follow these instructions if you have not created an account yet.
• Instructions to apply for new permit to practice

Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Licensing Portal.

 

How to add CT Endorsement to your existing Nuclear Medicine permit

• How to add a CT Endorsement to an existing permit   

 

Apply for a Limited Radiography Examination

• Instructions to create an A&A account  - Follow these instructions if you have not created an account yet.
• Instructions to apply for new limited exam  - Follow these instructions if you have never applied for an exam before.

 

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Apply or Renew by Paper

Application for a General Permit

Includes: General Radiologic Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, and Radiation Therapists.

• New or Renewal: General Permit to Practice Application 

 

Application for a Limited Permit

Includes: Chest, Extremity, Spine, Shoulder & Pediatric.

• New or Renewal: Limited Permit to Practice Application 

 

Apply/Renew/Reinstate for a New X-ray Operator/Radiologist Assistant Permit

• Radiologist Assistant Application
• Bone Densitometry Application
• Podiatric Radiography X-Ray Application

 

Add a Classification to an Existing Permit

• Add a category to a limited radiography permit
• Add a classification to an existing General Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technolgoist, or Radiation Therapist Permit to Practice

 

Apply for Limited Radiography Exam

• Limited Radiography Exam Application

 

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Verify a Permit:

• Click HERE  for instructions on how to perform a public search using the public portal option.
• Click HERE  for instructions on how login and view or print a license/permit/certificate.
• Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Licensing Portal.

 

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Contact Information:

For questions related to Permit to Practice licensing requirements please see our Program Page.

For assistance navigating the Licensing Portal, please contact the Regulatory Programs Help Desk at 855-824-4357 or email ADPEREHreg@idph.iowa.gov.