GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR Basic X-Ray Machine Operator - Podiatric Medicine

Sep 29, 2026

General information and application instructions for certification as a Basic X-Ray Machine Operator or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator – Podiatric Medicine. The document explains required submission of the full multi-page application and fees, mandatory review of Limited Scope Radiographer study materials before applying, and eligibility paths by endorsement or by examination. It outlines age and ID proof requirements, reporting and documentation for discipline or denial, background history reporting, certificate expiration rules, ADA accommodation contact, exam payment and score availability, and regulatory references.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Application and fee submission

Study material review requirement

Endorsement versus examination

Age and ID proof

Eligibility and compliance requirements

Discipline or denial reporting

Background history documentation

Certificate expiration and ADA requests

Examination process

Examination fees and eligibility letter

Examination scores availability

| | GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
APPLICATION FOR
􀂾 Basic X-Ray Machine Operator or
􀂾 Basic X-Ray Machine Operator – Podiatric Medicine | | --- | --- | |
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE MAILING THE APPLICATION. ANY MISSING DOCUMENTS WILL SLOW THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION. ANY REFERENCE TO“LICENSURE” IN THIS APPLICATION ALSO MEANS “CERTIFICATION” AND “REGISTRATION.”
1. This application form (DH 1006, 07/16) may be used to apply for certification for Basic X-Ray Machine Operator or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator-Podiatric Medicine. Please return all three (3) pages of the application along with your money order or cashiers check made payable to the Bureau of Radiation Control for the total amount of your fees to the address below.
All applicants must complete a review of the Limited Scope Radiographer study guide materials
(available from [http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/radiation-control/radtech/study-guide.html](http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/radiation-control/radtech/study-guide.html)) or a substantially equivalent program as described in Florida Administrative Code, Rule 64E-3 .003(1)(d) . If you have not completed a review of the study materials, or a substantially equivalent program, DO NOT APPLY yet. Reviewing the materials takes many weeks or months, depending on your pace, and applying before you are ready to schedule the examination may result in the loss of your exam window and your nonrefundable fee.
If you are currently licensed as a limited-scope radiographer by a state licensing agency that used the ARRT’s (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s) limited-scope radiography exam for your state exam, then you need to check by endorsement and include a copy of your state license, you state exam scores (including section name and scores) , and a letter from the agency indicating the exam used was the ARRT’s exam. If you are not currently licensed as described above, then you need to check by
examination.
2. ALL APPLICANTS must be 18 years of age and provide proof of high school graduation or completion of high school equivalency (GED) . For proof of age, submit a copy of your valid Driver’s License or other government-issued ID showing date of birth with your application.
3. ALL FORMS are available for download under the “Applications and Forms” link at:
[http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/radiologic-technology](http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/radiologic-technology).
4. DISCIPLINE OR DENIAL OF ANY HEALTH CARE LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OR REGISTRATION: You must report (see question \#6b on the application form) any denial of licensure or disciplinary action taken against you or your health care license, registration or certification. Disciplinary action includes revocation, suspension, probation, reprimand, or being otherwise acted against, including being denied certification or resigning from or non-renewal of membership taken in lieu of or in settlement of a pending disciplinary case. If you answer “Yes” to question \#6b, you must attach a written explanation to your application and also send the License Verification Form , DH 4128, to each state or organization that disciplined or denied you licensure, certification or registration.
5. An incomplete application expires six (6) months after initial filing with the Department, s. 468.304(2), Florida Statutes. | | | Page 1 | | | DH 1006, 07/16 , Florida Administrative Code , Rule 64E-3.003 APPLICATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE | | | 6. BACKGROUND HISTORY: If you answered YES to the background history question (\#7), you must submit the listed documentation and
Background History Report Form , DH 4127 , for EACH incident.
Law enforcement background check from each state where a misdemeanor or felony occurred. For offenses committed in Florida, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at:
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FAQs

What must applicants submit with the application and fees?

Submit all three pages of the application along with a money order or cashier’s check payable to the Bureau of Radiation Control for the total fee amount.

When can an applicant apply for certification?

Applicants must complete a review of the Limited Scope Radiographer study guide materials (or a substantially equivalent program) before applying; applying early may cause loss of the exam window and a nonrefundable fee.

How do certification pathways work: endorsement or examination?

If currently licensed as a limited-scope radiographer using the ARRT limited-scope radiography exam, apply by endorsement with required documents and agency letter. Otherwise, check by examination.

Sep 29, 2026

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