North Dakota Radiological Health Rules Section 33-10-06-03, requires individuals to complete a minimum of 80 hours of didactic training at a single course providing the minimum hours of instruction in the subjects below. Individuals must also complete a 3-hour self study course designed by the North Dakota State Health Department.

This program is designed for Limited Diagnostic Operators in accordance with ND Rules 33-10-06-03. The program is available to people that have the following credentials: Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, EMT - Paramedic, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician, Clinical Lab Technician, Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Physician Assistant.

A final test is required to demonstrate successful completion of the course.

Basic X-Ray Physics	12 Hours
Radiobiology	1 Hour
Radiation Protection	6 Hours
Principles of Exposure	15 Hours
Darkroom Procedure and Processing	4 Hours
Inter-relationship of Radiographic Chain	2 Hours
Anatomy & Positioning
Chest	4 Hours
Abdomen	4 Hours
Extremity	8 Hours
Spine	8 Hours
Skull	8 Hours
GI Tract	8 Hours

The didactic portion of this course will be administered online through a 6 week timeline. The clinical portion of the course will be held over one weekend to be determined after the course begins.