Hawaii Limited X-Ray License: No Limited Pathway
No limited license examChecked against official state sources
Hawaii at a glance
- Credential
- No limited license (only full Radiographer, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist licenses)
- Exam
- No state limited scope exam
- What we cover
- Core, Chest, Extremities, Skull/Sinuses, Spine and Podiatric (no state exam to match)
- Research checked
- November 6, 2026
Hawaii's limited X-ray rules
Hawaii has no limited X-ray operator license or limited exam. Practising radiologic technology requires a full license (HAR 11-44-3 and HRS 466J-6), and the state only issues Radiographer, Radiation Therapist and Nuclear Medicine Technologist licenses.
The exemptions cover licensed practitioners, PAs, dental personnel and students. The board can issue special temporary permits in shortage areas. Bone densitometry with an X-ray source also needs a radiographer or nuclear medicine technologist license (HAR 11-44-3(c)).
What you'll study for Hawaii
Hawaii has no limited exam to match, so choosing Hawaii gives you the full ARRT Limited Scope core and all five procedure modules: solid training for your employer's requirements and portable if you move to a licensing state.
| Section | Practice questions | Micro lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Core (patient care, radiation safety, image production) | 1,806 | 132 |
| Chest | 242 | 11 |
| Extremities | 718 | 41 |
| Skull/Sinuses | 134 | 10 |
| Spine | 232 | 12 |
| Podiatric | 148 | 10 |
A question or lesson that fits two sections is counted in both.
Start free with Hawaii
Your state's study plan are set for you. One practice set per module every day and free micro lessons, no card needed.
Official sources for Hawaii
Where these facts come from. Rules change, so the board's own pages are the final word.
Hawaii limited X-ray FAQ
Can I work as a limited X-ray tech in Hawaii?
Not through a limited license. Hawaii requires a full radiographer, radiation therapist or nuclear medicine technologist license (HAR 11-44-3, HRS 466J-6) and has no limited exam.
Does Hawaii ever allow temporary X-ray permits?
The board may issue special temporary permits in shortage areas. Contact the Hawaii radiologic technology board for details.
What should I study for Hawaii?
Hawaii's path is a full radiographer license through an accredited program and the ARRT Radiography exam. Our sister site Rad Registry Prep covers that exam.
Does Hawaii use the ARRT Limited Scope exam?
Not as a state requirement: Hawaii has no limited license exam in the rules we found. Employers can set their own training requirements, and the ARRT Limited Scope exam is what most licensing states use if you move.
How do I study for limited X-ray work in Hawaii with Limited X-Ray Prep?
Pick Hawaii when you create your free account. With no Hawaii limited exam to match, you'll study the full core and all five modules (chest, extremities, skull/sinuses, spine and podiatric), the same content as the ARRT Limited Scope exam most licensing states use.
More on limited scope X-ray
- ARRT Limited Scope Exam: What's on It and How to Pass
- Limited Scope Practice Test: 10 Free Questions with Answers
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- Limited Permit X-Ray Technician vs Radiologic Technologist
- Limited X-ray license rules for every state
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