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72. What about my real world experience? I have worked "x" number of years as a Surgical Assistant. Does that count towards my educational requirements?

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71. I have been working for a Doctor of Podiatry/Optometrist/Dentist for the last three years. Can I use this experience towards the 2000 hour requirements?

  • Read more about 71. I have been working for a Doctor of Podiatry/Optometrist/Dentist for the last three years. Can I use this experience towards the 2000 hour requirements?

69. Do I need a license to practice as a surgical assistant in Texas?

  • Read more about 69. Do I need a license to practice as a surgical assistant in Texas?

68. Will I have to be fingerprinted to obtain a hardship exemption?

  • Read more about 68. Will I have to be fingerprinted to obtain a hardship exemption?

67. How long is a Hardship Exemption valid?

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66. I haven’t practiced within the last three years before submitting an application? Am I still eligible to be licensed?

  • Read more about 66. I haven’t practiced within the last three years before submitting an application? Am I still eligible to be licensed?

65. I did not complete an approved NCT program. Am I still eligible to be put on the NCT-Registry?

  • Read more about 65. I did not complete an approved NCT program. Am I still eligible to be put on the NCT-Registry?

64. Do I need to apply for a hardship exemption if I am only doing Bone Densitometry?

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63. Am I eligible for the NCT Registry if I completed only an alternate radiology training course for a podiatric medical radiologic technician?

  • Read more about 63. Am I eligible for the NCT Registry if I completed only an alternate radiology training course for a podiatric medical radiologic technician?

62. My Temporary MRT/LMRT license expired. Will the TMB offer an extension of my temporary license while I am waiting for the issuance of the General MRT or the Limited MRT?

  • Read more about 62. My Temporary MRT/LMRT license expired. Will the TMB offer an extension of my temporary license while I am waiting for the issuance of the General MRT or the Limited MRT?

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