New York Limited X-Ray License: No Limited License
No limited license examChecked against official state sources
New York at a glance
- Credential
- No limited license. NY DOH licenses Radiologic Technologists only in Radiography, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine
- 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
New York's limited X-ray rules
New York has no limited X-ray license. Under Public Health Law 3502 the Department of Health licenses radiologic technologists only in radiography, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine.
NY DOH guidance says only licensed practitioners or licensed radiologic technologists may position patients, set technique or make exposures; medical assistants, PAs, NPs and nurses may not.
Worth knowing
- Podiatric assistants may operate a podiatric X-ray unit under a podiatrist's direct supervision (no state exam named).
What you'll study for New York
New York has no limited exam to match, so choosing New York 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 New York
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 New York
Where these facts come from. Rules change, so the board's own pages are the final word.
New York limited X-ray FAQ
Can a medical assistant take X-rays in New York?
No. NY DOH guidance says only licensed practitioners or licensed radiologic technologists may position patients, set technique or expose; medical assistants, PAs, NPs and nurses may not.
Is there any limited X-ray work allowed in New York?
Podiatric assistants may operate a podiatric X-ray unit under a podiatrist's direct supervision. Otherwise New York has no limited-scope exam pathway.
What should I study to take X-rays in New York?
New York's path is a full radiography license, which means an accredited program and the ARRT Radiography exam. Our sister site Rad Registry Prep covers that exam.
Does New York use the ARRT Limited Scope exam?
Not as a state requirement: New York 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 New York with Limited X-Ray Prep?
Pick New York when you create your free account. With no New York 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
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- 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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