Kathleen Selzler Lippert, Acting Executive Director K ANSAS S TATE B OARD OF H EALING A RTS Radiologic Technologist KSRT Convention April 15, 2010

W HAT W E D O KSBHA is responsible for the licensing & regulation of 21,491 in 14 health care professions. Including 3037 radiologic technologist

P ROFESSIONS R EGULATED Osteopathic Doctors Medical Doctors Chiropractic Doctors Podiatric Doctors Physicians' Assistants Physical Therapists Physical Therapist Assistants Radiologic Technologists Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Assistants Respiratory Therapists Athletic Trainers Naturopathic Doctors Contact Lens Distributors

H OW W E O PERATE The Board and its staff assures the public and those it licenses that there is a balanced, sensible approach to regulation, with the safety, health and welfare of the public being our primary concern.

B OARD C OMPOSITION The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is comprised of 15 members appointed by the Governor and serve a four-year term. – 12 licensees 5 M.D.s 3 D.O.s 3 D.C.s 1 D.P.M. – 3 public members

R ADIOLOGIC T ECHNOGIST C OUNCIL Keith Burgess, LRT - Hutchinson Sharada “ Janie” Ward, LRT - Benton Doug Billings, LRT - Lawrence Dennis Petterson, MD - Topeka Gary Counselman, DC, Topeka

B OARD F UNCTIONS Licensing Regulation

A PPLICATION P ROCESS All application forms are available online at Application Fees $60 + $25 for temporary permit. Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Be sure to answer all questions Request an official and final transcript Certification by school – Signature and school seal or notary seal Photo: Wallet size, head and shoulder – Picture taken within 90 days

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Sign and notarized seal for Oath Sign and notarized seal for Release Documentation and explanation to any “yes” answers to #12 Verification of any license, registration, &/or certification in any health field.

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Application status can be verified by phone or but please allow at least 2 weeks after sending in the initial information.

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Initial Review – A review of documents to verify if all required documents have been provided and are complete – A letter and/or will be issued to notify applicant of any missing documents or needed corrections – As documents come in, periodic letters will be mailed to advise applicant of the progress

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Common Problem Areas Photo: wrong size or inappropriate Not answering the NPI question Not answering the activities for the last 5 years Not sending in documentation or explanation to “yes” answers on the questions in #12 DO NOT provide info that is not required (e.g. diplomas)

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Final Review -All documents are reviewed again – Results Request for additional information Clarification of information Referral to the Legal Department Approval of temporary license (if applicable) – Valid for 180 days Approval of license

License renewal will be required of all receiving a permanent license prior to June 1 Annual renew between August 15th - September 30th The license expires September 30th The current renewal fee: $50.00 The late renewal period is October 1 st through October 31 st The current late fee: $55.00 Renew online or by paper renewal form Wallet Card (certificate of renewal) will be mailed L ICENSE R ENEWAL I NFO

C ONTINUING E DUCATION During the 12-month period immediately preceding the license expiration date, a minimum of 12 hours of CEUs are due. – If licensed less than 1 year no ceus are due

L ICENSING F AQs How do licensees change their address? – An address change form can be downloaded from our web site. How do licensees change their name? – A change of name form can be downloaded from our web site. How do licensees verify their permit to another state? – A verification request form can be downloaded from our website.

C ONTACT I NFORMATION Sandra Fienhage, Application Analyst Katy Lenahan, Licensing Administrator

Web site: Address: 235 S Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS Toll-Free Phone: C ONTACT I NFORMATION

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