2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 61-14E-7 — Certification; exceptions.

61-14E-7. Certification; exceptions.

It is unlawful, unless certified by the department as a radiologic technologist, for any person to:   

A.     use ionizing radiation on humans;   

B.     use the title "radiologic technologist" or the abbreviation "L.R.T." or any other abbreviation thereof or use any other title, abbreviation, letters, figures, signs or other devices to indicate that the person is a certified radiologic technologist; or   

C.     engage in any of the radiology specialties as defined by the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act [ 61-14E-1 to 61-14E-12 NMSA 1978].   

The requirement of a certificate shall not apply to a licensed practitioner or auxiliary or health practitioner licensed or certified by an independent board; provided that any certification and examination program for auxiliaries established by an independent board shall be submitted to the advisory council and approved by the board.  The requirement of a certificate shall also not apply to a student who is enrolled in and attending a required individual education program of a school or college of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry, dentistry, dental hygiene or radiologic technology to apply radiation to humans under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or under the direct supervision of a certified radiologic technologist.