Ohio Code § 4715.53

§ 4715.53.

(A) Each individual seeking a certificate to practice as a dental x-ray machine operator

shall apply to the state dental board on a form the board shall prescribe and provide.  Except as provided in division (C) of this section, the application shall be accompanied

by an application fee of thirty-two dollars. (B) The board shall review all applications received and, except as provided in division

(C) of this section, issue a dental x-ray machine operator certificate to each applicant

who submits evidence satisfactory to the board of one of the following: (1) The applicant holds certification from the dental assisting national board, the Ohio

commission on dental assistant certification, or the American medical technologists. (2) The applicant has successfully completed an educational program consisting of at

least seven hours of instruction in dental x-ray machine operation that meets either

of the following requirements: (a) Has been approved by the board in accordance with section 4715.57 of the Revised Code ; (b) Is conducted by an institution accredited by the American dental association commission

on dental accreditation. (C) The board shall issue a certificate in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised

Code to an applicant if either of the following applies: (1) The applicant holds a license or certificate in another state. (2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a

private certification as described in that chapter as a dental x-ray machine operator

in a state that does not issue that license or certificate. (D) A certificate issued under this section expires two years after it is issued and

may be renewed if the certificate holder does both of the following: (1) Certifies to the board that the certificate holder has completed at least two hours

of instruction in dental x-ray machine operation approved by the board in accordance

with section 4715.57 of the Revised Code during the two-year period preceding the date the renewal application is received

by the board. (2) Submits a renewal fee of thirty-two dollars to the board. Renewals shall be made in accordance with the standard renewal procedure established

under Chapter 4745. of the Revised Code.