The following information was obtained primarily from the Virginia Department of Health Professions’ Web site. Please check this site for more complete information about the requirement for continuing education.

1. When must I have the required hours of continued competency activities completed in order to renew my license?
   
   Radiologic Technologists will be required to sign on your renewal form in 2005 that you have completed 24 hours of continued competency activities. Radiologic Technologists – Limited will be required to sign on your renewal form in 2005 that you have completed 12 hours of continued competency activities.
   Falsification on the renewal form (checking that you have 24/12 hours when you don't) is a violation of law (FRAUD) and may subject you to disciplinary action.
   

2. What type of continued competency activities do I need?
   
   Radiologic Technologists need continuing education activities that are acceptable to and documented by the ARRT within the last biennium. At least 12 of the 24 hours must be acceptable to the ARRT as Category A. (See Web site for more information about "Category A".)
   Radiologic Technologists – Limited need 12 hours of Category A continuing education activities (corresponding to the anatomical areas in which the limited licensee practices) that are acceptable to and documented by the ARRT within the last biennium. (See Web site for information regarding those licensed for podiatry or bone densitometry.)
   

3. Am I required to send in evidence of my continued competency activity hours at the time I renew?
   
   No. The Board will randomly select licensees for a post-renewal audit (as many as 10% of licensees). If selected, you would be notified by mail that documentation is required and given a time frame within which to comply.
   
   
4. When do the continuing competency requirements begin?
   
   Hours must be obtained within the two years immediately preceding license renewal in 2005. (Note to Radiologic Technologists: This may not coincide with your ARRT biennium.) You can not use hours earned before the 2 year period, nor can you carry over excess hours to the following biennium.
   
   
5. Who maintains the required documents for verification continued competency activities?
   
   It is YOUR responsibility to maintain the certificates and any other continued competency forms or records for four years following renewal in 2005 and thereafter. Do not send any forms or documents to the Board of Medicine unless requested to do so.
   
   
6. What if I am newly licensed during the 2003-2005 biennial? Do I still have to obtain the full 24/12 hours of continued competency?

   No. There is an exemption for the first biennial renewal following your initial licensure in Virginia .
   
   

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