2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging
NRS 653.610 - Engaging in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging without license or compensation under supervision; registration of holder of license or limited license to practice outside scope of practice in certain circumstances; temporary student license. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Engaging in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging without license or compensation under supervision; registration of holder of license or limited license to practice outside scope of practice in certain circumstances; temporary student license. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
1. A person who does not meet the requirements of NRS 653.500 may, without compensation, engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging under the direct supervision of a physician, dentist, chiropractor or podiatrist or a person who holds a license for the purpose of qualifying for any certification required to obtain a license or a limited license.
2. A holder of a license or limited license may engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging outside the scope of practice authorized for his or her license or limited license by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460 if:
(a) Necessary to qualify for certification by a national accrediting organization in that area; and
(b) The licensee registers with the Division before engaging in such activity.
3. The Division may issue a temporary student license to a person who is enrolled in a program to qualify for any certification that is required to obtain a license or limited license. A holder of a temporary student license may engage in any activity described in subsection 1 for compensation.
4. A temporary student license may not be renewed and expires on the earlier of:
(a) The date on which the holder of the temporary student license is issued a license or limited license by the Division;
(b) The date on which the application of the holder of the temporary student license for a license or limited license is denied by the Division; or
(c) One year after the date on which the holder of the temporary student license is initially employed to engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2729)
1. A person who does not meet the requirements of NRS 653.500 may, without compensation, engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging under the direct supervision of a physician, dentist, chiropractic physician or podiatrist or a person who holds a license for the purpose of qualifying for any certification required to obtain a license or a limited license.
2. A holder of a license or limited license may engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging outside the scope of practice authorized for his or her license or limited license by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460 if:
(a) Necessary to qualify for certification by a national accrediting organization in that area; and
(b) The licensee registers with the Division before engaging in such activity.
3. The Division may issue a temporary student license to a person who is enrolled in a program to qualify for any certification that is required to obtain a license or limited license. A holder of a temporary student license may engage in any activity described in subsection 1 for compensation.
4. A temporary student license may not be renewed and expires on the earlier of:
(a) The date on which the holder of the temporary student license is issued a license or limited license by the Division;
(b) The date on which the application of the holder of the temporary student license for a license or limited license is denied by the Division; or
(c) One year after the date on which the holder of the temporary student license is initially employed to engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2729; A 2021, 534, effective January 1, 2022)
