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  1. Does your state license nuclear medicine technologists? Yes
  2. Does your state require a specialty license for CT attenuation correction? Attenuation correction is not directly addressed in the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC). The NMAC recognizes the scope of practice for nuclear medicine and computed tomography as defined by the “current version” of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Practice Standards and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Scope of Practice, which support a nuclear medicine technologist performing PET-CT, PET-MR, and SPECT-CT for attenuation correction and anatomical localization. However, NMAC 20.3.20.301 limits PET/CT imaging to individuals with the following four licensure combinations: (1) CNMT and NMTCB(CT); (2) R.T.(N) and R.T.(CT); (3) R.T.(N) and NMTCB(CT); or (2) R.T.(R) and PET.
  3. Does your state recognize CT credentials from the ARRT, NMTCB, or both? ARRT
  4. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not credentialed in diagnostic radiography but is credentialed in CT can they perform diagnostic CT on a standalone CT scanner? Currently, only technologists with R.T.(CT)(ARRT) would be permitted to perform diagnostic CT on a standalone scanner. The Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Council (MIRTAC) in New Mexico has recommended that NMTCB(CT) credentials be recognized for diagnostic CT, but there are currently only recognized for PET/CT.
  5. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not credentialed in diagnostic radiography but is credentialed in CT can they perform diagnostic CT for PET/CT or SPECT/CT? The ability to perform diagnostic CT on a hybrid scanner is not directly addressed in the NMAC. This would fall under the computed tomography license in NMAC 20.3.20.301, and only R.T.(CT)(ARRT) is recognized at this time.
  6. What is the name of the license for CT attenuation correction in your state? Although not specific to attenuation correction, the "fusion imaging" license is issued for PET/CT.
  7. Does your state regulate if a nuclear medicine technologist can administer adjunctive medications? NMAC 20.3.20.7 "Definitions" states a nuclear medicine technologist "administers pharmaceuticals, radiopharmaceuticals, and radionuclides"
  8. Does your state require CE for licensing? Yes
  9. How many CE units are required to maintain a license in your state? Per NMAC 20.3.20.330, a technologist "must comply with all continuing education, continuing competency, and registration requirements of the credentialing organization for which they hold a credential or certification."
  10. How frequently do you have to renew your nuclear medicine technologist license in your state? Every 24 months (two years)
  11. Do your state regulations include NMTCB and ARRT as credentialing bodies? Both

New Mexico regulations regarding NMT licensure may be found here.

Updated October 2025