Radiologic Licensure

Any individual who performs radiologic procedures on humans must hold a valid Ohio radiologic license, according to the Ohio Revised Code. Radiologic licenses are issued for the following categories: Radiographer, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiation Therapist and General X-ray Machine Operator (GXMO).

The Radiologic Licensure program ensures standards of knowledge and skill for operators who apply radiation to humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.  Through continous enforcement, initiative and action, the program assures medical patients receive quality diagnostic imaging and services.

The program is funded by initial license application fees, renewal fees and educational provider fees.  The program has licensed more than 16,000 operators, 48 educational facilities and 170 continuing educational courses.

Mailing Address:
Ohio Department of Health
Radiologic Licensure
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 752-4319
Fax: (614) 466-0381
E-mail: BRadiation@odh.ohio.gov

****************************NEW UPDATES****************************

Numerous changes to the radiologic license rules went into effect on Aug. 1, 2008.  Some of the highlights are listed below:

• The continuing education requirements increased from six hours to 12 hours.
• All new GXMO applicants must complete at least one clinical educational course, specific to the type(s) of procedures they perform.
• GXMO applicants must appy directly to Cleveland Clinic in order to take the examination.  The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) no longer sends examination registration forms.  Contact your GXMO didactic educational course provider for an examination registration form.

For more information on the rule amendments, please select the General Information & Fees or Rules link.

We have enhanced the security of the X-ray Licensure System (XLS) to better protect your personal information.  Users will be required to create an account in the ODH Gateway in order to apply, amend, renew or check the status of a license in the XLS.  Please select the Apply, Amend or Renew link to establish an account in the ODH Gateway.

The XLS now allows users to pay online and upload documents to their online application.

Last Updated: 8/1/08

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