COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
H. B. 2423
(By Delegate Morgan)
[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization]
(March 10, 2009)
A BILL to amend and reenact §30-23-4, §30-23-5, §30-23-6, §30-23-9,
§30-23-10, §30-23-13, §30-23-14, §30-23-16, §30-23-17 and
§30-23-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all
relating to the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Technology.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That §30-23-4, §30-23-5, §30-23-6, §30-23-9, §30-23-10,
§30-23-13, §30-23-14, §30-23-16, §30-23-17 and §30-23-19
of the
Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended and reenacted,
all to read as follows:
ARTICLE 23. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS.
§30-23-4. Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words and terms have
the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
(a) "ASPMA" means the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants.
(b) "ARMRIT" means the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Technologists.
(c) "ARRT" means the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist.
(b) (d) "Board" means the West Virginia Medical Imaging and
Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.
(c) (e) "Business entity" means any firm, partnership,
association, company, corporation, limited partnership, limited
liability company or other entity providing medical imaging or
radiation therapy technology.
(d) (f) "Dental X-rays" means X-rays taken of the oral cavity
with x-ray units designed for this specific performance.
(g) "JRCERT" means the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology.
(h) "JRCNMT" means the Joint Review Committee on Education
Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
(e) (i) "License" means a medical imaging and radiation
therapy technology license issued under the provisions of this
article.
(f) (j) "Licensed practitioner" means a person licensed in
West Virginia to practice medicine, chiropractic, podiatry,
osteopathy or dentistry.
(g) (k) "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued
under the provisions of this article.
(h) (l) "Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI" means the performance of medical imaging using radio waves, magnetic fields
and a computer to produce images of the body tissues.
(i) (m) "Medical Imaging" means the use of ionizing radiation,
electromagnetic radiation, or radioactivity for evaluation of body
tissue in order to diagnose injury and disease by means of image
production.
(j) (n) "NMTCB" means the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board.
(k) (o) "Nuclear Medicine Technologist" means a person holding
a nuclear medicine license issued under the provisions of this
article.
(l) (p) "Nuclear Medicine Technology" means the compounding,
calibrating, dispensing and administrating of radio-
pharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals and radio-nuclides under the
direction of an individual listed as an authorized user by the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the production of images for
diagnosis and/or treatment of various disorders.
(m) (q) "Permittee" means any person holding a podiatric
medical assistant permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this
article.
(n) (r) "PET/CT Technologist" means an individual recognized
by the board as qualified to operate a PET/CT scanner.
(o) (s) "PET/CT Technology" means the operation of a Positron
Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography scanner to view
internal images of the body.
(p) (t) "Podiatric medical assistant" means a person who has been issued a permit under the provisions of this article, to
perform podiatric radiographs.
(q) (u) "Podiatric radiographs" means radiographs confined to
the foot and ankle performed on dedicated podiatric X-ray
equipment.
(r) (v) "Practice of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Technology" means the practice of Radiologic Technology, Radiation
Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Technology.
(s) (w) "Radiologic technologist" means a person, other than
a licensed practitioner, who applies medical imaging or assists in
the application of ionizing radiation to human beings for
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes as prescribed by a licensed
practitioner.
(t) (x) "Radiologic technology" means the application of
ionizing radiation or assisting in the application of medical
imaging to human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes as
prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
(u) (y) "Radiologist" means a licensed practitioner who has
successfully completed a residency in the field of Radiology and
specializes in the use of medical imaging for the diagnosis or
treatment of disease.
(v) (z) "Radiologist Assistant or RA" means an individual who
is licensed under the rules of the West Virginia Board of Medicine
and has completed specialized training from an accredited program
in the profession and passed a written examination as recognized by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
(w) (aa) "Radiology resident" means a licensed practitioner
who is in training to become a Radiologist and who uses medical
imaging in the diagnosis or treatment of disease, under the
supervision of a Radiologist.
(x) (bb) "Supervision" means responsibility for and control of
quality, safety and technical aspects in the application of medical
imaging technology on human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic
purposes.
(y) (cc) "Technology" means Medical Imaging Technology or
Radiation Therapy Technology.
§30-23-5. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
of Examiners.
(a) The West Virginia Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
is hereby continued and commencing the first day of July, two
thousand seven, shall be known as the Medical Imaging and Radiation
Therapy Technology Board of Examiners is continued. The members of
the board in office, on the first day of July, two thousand seven,
shall unless sooner removed, continue to serve until their
respective terms expire and until their successors have been
appointed and qualified.
(b) Commencing July 1, 2007, The board shall consist of the
following eleven members, appointed by the Governor by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate:
(1) One Radiologic Health Specialist from the Radiation, Toxics and Indoor Air Division of the West Virginia Department of
Health and Human Resources;
(2) Three licensed practitioners, two of whom shall be
Radiologists;
(3) Three licensed Radiologic Technologists, one of whom shall
be an active medical imaging educator;
(4) One licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist; appointed
prior to July 1, 2007; by the Governor with the advice and consent
of the Senate
(5) One licensed Magnetic Resonance Imaging; technologist,
appointed prior to July 1, 2007; by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Senate and
(6) Two citizen members, who are not licensed under the
provisions of this article and do not perform any services related
to the practice licensed under the provisions of this article.
(c) Each member shall be appointed for a term of three years
and may not serve more than two consecutive full terms. A member
having served two consecutive full terms may not be appointed for
one year after completion of his or her second full term. A member
shall continue continues to serve until a successor has been
appointed and has qualified. The terms shall be staggered in
accordance with the initial appointments under prior enactments of
this article. Any member serving on the board on the effective
date of this article may be reappointed in accordance with the
provisions of this section.
(d) Each member of the board shall be a resident of West Virginia during the appointment term.
(e) The Radiologic Technologists, Nuclear Medicine
Technologists and the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
serving on the board shall maintain an active license with the
board.
(f) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment by
the Governor for the unexpired term of the member whose office is
vacant.
(g) The Governor may remove any member from the board for
neglect of duty, incompetency or official misconduct.
(h) A licensed member of the board immediately and
automatically forfeits membership to the board if his or her
license to practice has been suspended or revoked. A member of the
board immediately and automatically forfeits membership to the
board if he or she is convicted of a felony under the laws of any
state or the United States, or becomes a nonresident of this state.
(i) The board shall designate one of its members as
chairperson and one member as secretary who shall serve at the will
of the board.
(j) Each member of the board shall receive compensation and
expense reimbursement in accordance with article one of this
chapter.
(k) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a
quorum. A majority of the members serving on the board shall
constitute a quorum.
(l) The board shall hold at least two annual meetings. Other meetings shall be held at the call of the chairperson or upon the
written request of two members, at such time and place as
designated in the call or request.
(m) Prior to commencing his or her duties as a member of the
board, each member shall take and subscribe to the oath required by
section five, article four of the Constitution of this State.
§30-23-6. Powers and duties of the board.
(a) The board has all the powers and duties set forth in this
article, by rule, in article one of this chapter, and elsewhere in
law.
(b) The board's powers and duties include: board shall:
(1) Holding meetings, conducting hearings and administering
examinations and reexaminations;
(2) Setting the requirements for a license, apprentice license
and permit to practice Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy
Technology;
(3) Establishing procedures for submitting, approving and
rejecting applications for a license, apprentice license and
permit;
(4) Determining the qualifications of any applicant for a
license, apprentice license and permit;
(5) Providing standards for approved schools of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology, procedures for obtaining
and maintaining approval, and procedures of revocation of approval
where standards are not maintained: Provided, That the standards for approved schools meet at least the minimal requirements of the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
;
(6) Working with the West Virginia Board of Medicine to
determine the scope of practice, the required education and
training, and the type of regulations necessary for Radiologist
Assistants;
(7) Preparing, conducting, administering and grading written,
examinations and reexaminations for a license, apprentice license
and permit;
(8) Contracting with third parties to prepare and/or
administer the examinations and reexaminations required under the
provisions of this article;
(9) Determining the passing grade for the examinations;
(10) Maintaining records of the examinations and
reexaminations the board or a third party administers, including
the number of persons taking the examination or reexamination and
the pass and fail rate;
(11) Maintaining an accurate registry of names and addresses
of all persons regulated by the board;
(12) Defining, by legislative rule, the fees charged under the
provisions of this article;
(13) Issuing, renewing, denying, suspending, revoking or
reinstating licenses, apprentice licenses and permits;
(14) Establishing, by legislative rule, the continuing
education requirements for licensees;
(15) Suing and being sued in its official name as an agency of this state;
(16) Maintaining an office, and hiring, discharging, setting
the job requirements and fixing the compensation of employees and
investigators necessary to enforce the provisions of this article;
(17) Investigating alleged violations of the provisions of
this article, the rules promulgated hereunder, and orders and final
decisions of the board;
(18) Conducting disciplinary hearings of all persons regulated
by the board;
(19) Setting disciplinary action and issuing orders;
(20) Instituting appropriate legal action for the enforcement
of the provisions of this article;
(21) Keeping accurate and complete records of its proceedings,
and certifying the same as may be appropriate;
(22) Proposing rules in accordance with the provisions of
article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the
provisions of this article;
(23) Conferring with the Attorney General or his or her
assistants in connection with all legal matters and questions; and
(24) Taking all other actions necessary and proper to
effectuate the purposes of this article.
(b) The board shall:
(1) Hold meetings, conduct hearings and administer
examinations;
(2) Establish requirements for a license, apprentice license
and permit;
(3) Establish procedures for submitting, approving and
rejecting applications for a license, apprentice license and
permit;
(4) Determine the qualifications of any applicant for a
license, permit, certificate and registration;
(5) Provide standards for approved schools of Medical Imaging
and Radiation Therapy Technology, procedures for obtaining and
maintaining approval, and procedures of revocation of approval
where standards are not maintained: Provided, That the standards
for approved schools meet at least the minimal requirements of the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
JRCERT, JRCNMT or
standards determined programmatically equivalent by the board;
(6) Work with the West Virginia Board of Medicine to determine
the scope of practice, the required education and training, and the
type of regulations necessary for Radiologist;
(7) Prepare, conduct, administer and grade written, oral or
written and oral examinations for a license, certificate and
registration;
(8) Determine the passing grade for the examinations;
(9) Maintain records of the examinations the board or a third
party administers, including the number of persons taking the
examination and the pass and fail rate;
(10) Maintain an office, and hire, discharge, establish the
job requirements and fix the compensation of employees and contract
with persons necessary to enforce the provisions of this article;
(11) Investigate alleged violations of the provisions of this article, legislative rules, orders and final decisions of the
board;
(12) Conduct disciplinary hearings of persons regulated by the
board;
(13) Determine disciplinary action and issue orders;
(14) Institute appropriate legal action for the enforcement of
the provisions of this article;
(15) Maintain an accurate registry of names and addresses of
all persons regulated by the board;
(16) Keep accurate and complete records of its proceedings,
and certify the same as may be necessary and appropriate;
(17) Establish, by legislative rule, the continuing education
requirements for licensees, permitees, certificate holders and
registrants; and
(18) Propose rules in accordance with the provisions of
article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the
provisions of this article.
(c) The board may:
(1) Contract with third parties to administer the examinations
required under the provisions of this article;
(2) Define, by legislative rule, the fees charged under the
provisions of this article;
(3) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke or reinstate a
license, permit, certificate and registration;
(4) Sue and be sued in its official name as an agency of this
state;
(5) Confer with the Attorney General or his or her assistant
in connection with legal matters and questions; and
(6) Take all other actions necessary and proper to effectuate
the purposes of this article.
§30-23-9. Requirements for Radiologic Technology license.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice Radiologic
Technology, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(3) Have successfully completed an accredited course program
in Radiologic study technology, as determined by an accreditation
body recognized by the board, from a school of Radiologic
Technology that has been approved by the board;
(4) Have passed the examination prescribed by the board, which
examination shall cover the basic subject matter of Radiologic
Technology, skills and techniques; and
(5) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any
state or the United States within five years preceding the date of
application for licensure, which conviction remains unreversed; and
(6) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under
the laws of any state or the United States at any time if the
offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the
practice of Medical Imaging, which conviction remains unreversed.
(b) A person seeking a Radiologic Technology license shall
submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay the license fee, which fee shall be returned to the applicant if the
license application is denied.
(c) A Radiologic Technology license issued by the board prior
to July 1, 2007 2009, shall for all purposes be considered a
license issued under this article.
§30-23-10. Scope of Practice for a Radiologic Technologist.
The scope of practice of a Radiologic Technologist includes
the following:
(1) Analysis and correlation of procedure requests and
clinical information provided by a physician or patient, or both,
for preprocedure determination of the appropriate exam, its extent,
and its scope;
(2) Evaluation of the physical, mental and emotional status of
the patient with respect to the ability to understand the risk
versus benefit of the procedure and to undergo the procedure
requested;
(3) Selection, preparation, and operation of radiography
medical imaging equipment and accessories to perform procedures;
(4) Positioning patient to best demonstrate anatomy of
interest, while respecting patient's physical limitations and
comfort;
(5) Determination of radiographic imaging exposure factors,
setting of factors on control panel, and application of x-ray
medical imaging exposures;
(6) Application of radiation protection principles to minimize radiation exposure to patient, self, and others;
(7) Evaluation of images for technical quality;
(8) Performance of noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures
according to institutional policy;
(9) Oversight of image processing standards and the
appropriate labeling of images;
(10) Administering contrast media after consultation with, and
under the supervision of, a physician who is immediately and
physically available;
(11) Maintaining values congruent with the profession's Code
of Ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national,
institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and
procedures regarding delivery of services and patient care; and
(12) Performing any other duties that the board authorizes for
a Radiologic Technologist.
§30-23-13. Requirements for temporary Radiologic Medical Imaging
and Radiation Therapy Technology license.
(a) The board may issue a temporary Radiologic Medical Imaging
and Radiation Therapy Technology license to engage in the practice
of Radiologic Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology in
this state to an applicant who meets the qualifications for a
Radiologic Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology
license, but has not passed the examination.
(b) Temporary licenses expire as provided by rule.
§30-23-14.
Radiologic Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology license from another state; license to
practice in this state.
(a) The board may issue a license to practice Radiologic
Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology in this state,
without requiring an examination, to an applicant from another
jurisdiction who:
(1) Is not a resident of this state;
(2) Is of good moral character:
(3) Holds a valid Radiologic Medical Imaging and Radiation
Therapy Technology license, certificate or other authorization,
including the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or equivalent to
practice Radiologic Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Technology in another jurisdiction and meets requirements which are
substantially equivalent to the Radiologic Medical Imaging and
Radiation Therapy Technology licensure requirements set forth in
this article;
(4) Is not currently being investigated by a disciplinary
authority of this state or another jurisdiction, does not have
charges pending against his or her license or other authorization
to practice Radiologic Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Technology, and has never had a license or other authorization to
practice Radiologic Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Technology revoked;
(5) Has not previously failed an examination for licensure in this state;
(6) Has paid all the applicable fees; and
(7) Has completed such other action as required by the board.
(b) A license, apprentice license or permit is not required
for a Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy Technologist from
another jurisdiction, if that person:
(1) Is not a resident of this state;
(2) Holds a valid Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy
Technology license, certificate or other authorization, to practice
Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy Technology in another
jurisdiction and meets requirements which are substantially
equivalent to the Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy Technology
licensure requirements set forth in this article;
(3) Has no regular place of practice in this state; and
(4) Engages in the practice of Medical Imaging or Radiation
Therapy Technology in this state for a period of not more than ten
days in any calendar year.
§30-23-16. Scope of practice for Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
The scope of practice for Nuclear Medicine Technology includes
the following:
(1) The practice of diagnostic in-vivo procedures and in-vitro
procedures which include:
(A) Analysis and correlation of procedure request and clinical
information provided by the referring physician or patient, or
both, for determination of appropriate exam, extent, and scope;
(B) Evaluation of the physical and emotional status of the
patient with respect to the ability to undergo the procedure
requested;
(C) Immediate predose review of patient's identification,
prescribed dose quantity and route of administration, and
identification of the test agent designed to prevent dose
mis-administration;
(D) Preparation of the appropriate radiopharmaceutical with
measurement of dose activity;
(E) Administration of appropriate diagnostic dose levels of
radiopharmaceuticals;
(F) Administration of nonradioactive pharmaceuticals utilized
in conjunction with a nuclear medicine imaging or in-vivo
procedure, for example, cholecystokinin, furosemide, vitamin B12,
in accordance with hospital or facility procedures, excluding
narcotic and sedating medication;
(G) Selection of appropriate imaging or test parameters, or
both;
(H) Obtaining images according to established protocols and
any special views to optimize information as appropriate;
(I) Placement of patient in proper position using supportive
materials and immobilizer as necessary;
(J) Assuring appropriate image labeling as to patient;
(K) Monitoring of patient and equipment during procedure for
determination and application of any corrective actions necessary;
(L) Monitoring of data collection and processing and performance of technical analysis of test results;
(M) Preparation and performance of laboratory in-vivo nuclear
medicine procedures, inclusive of the selection and operation of
laboratory counting equipment, performance of calculations and data
processing necessary for completion of lab procedures and the
submission of results to the physician or licensee;
(N) Oversight and application of image development; and
(O) Performance of in-vitro testing of serum, plasma, or other
body fluids using radio immunoassay, or similar ligand assay
methods.
(2) The practice for handling radiopharmaceuticals which
includes:
(A) Preparation, by means of tagging, compounding, etc., in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications;
(B) Measurement and calculation of activity of radionuclides
with a dose calibrator;
(C) Application of radioactive decay calculations to determine
required volume or unit form necessary to deliver the prescribed
radioactive dose; and
(D) Recording of radiopharmaceutical information on a
patient's permanent record.
(3) The practice for radionuclide therapy which includes:
(A) Assisting licensee in the preparation and applications of
therapeutic radionuclides;
(B) Oversight of radiation safety practices related to the
handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals for therapy of patients;
(C) Maintenance of records of radioactive material receipt,
use, storage, and disposal in accordance with regulatory
requirements;
(D) Oversight and enforcement of radiation safety policies,
practices, and regulations regarding the possession and use of
radioactive materials;
(E) Performance of radiation safety procedures such as
radiation survey and wipe testing of incoming radioactive shipments
and facility fixtures;
(F) Maintaining values congruent with the profession's code of
ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national,
institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and
procedures regarding delivery of services and patient care; and
(G) Performing any other duties that the board determines may
be performed by a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
(4) The scope of practice for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
or certified PET Technologist
to operate a PET/CT unit
multimodality device, i.e. PET/CT, SPECT/CT etc,
requires that:
(A) The operation of a PET/CT unit that is only capable of
producing "nondiagnostic" CT images solely for the purpose of
fusion with PET images may be performed by an individual licensed
by the board as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
A Nuclear Medicine
Technologist, (ARRT(N) or NMTCB) or certified PET Technologist may
administer radiopharmaceuticals and/or ionizing radiation from an
integrated multimodality device, if the ionizing radiation is produced for the sole purpose of attenuation correction and
considered an essential component of the procedure,
provided the
licensee has obtained proper documented training that has been
approved by the board in the radiation safety aspect of the
operation of these units; and
(B) The operation of a PET/CT unit with the capability of
producing "diagnostic" CT images shall require the Nuclear Medicine
Technologist dual certification in Nuclear Medicine(ARRT(N)or
NMTCB) and Radiologic Technology (ARRT (R))
A licensed
radiographer, (ARRT(R)), or Nuclear Medicine Technologist with an
additional certification by the ARRT or other nationally recognized
certifying body in computed tomography, shall operate the computed
tomography scanner if it is used for any other diagnostic
radiographic procedures.
§30-23-17. Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Technologist license.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Technology, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(3) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any
state or the United States within five years preceding the date of
application for licensure, which conviction remains unreversed;
(4) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under
the laws of any state or the United States at any time if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the
practice of Medical Imaging, which conviction remains unreversed.
(5) Meet one of the following qualifications:
(A) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the
physical or biological sciences pertaining to the Medical Imaging
or Radiation Therapy profession;
(B) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in other
disciplines of Medical Imaging with successful completion of
courses in the following areas: college algebra, physics or
chemistry, human anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety;
(C) National certification as a certified Nuclear Medicine
Technologist (CNMT);
(D) National certification as a Registered Radiographer (ARRT
(R));
(E) National certification as a Registered Radiographer
specializing in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT (N)); or
(F) National certification as a Radiation Therapist (ARRT(T);
or
(G) National certification as an MRI technologist (ARRT (MR)
or ARMRIT); and
(6) Pass an examination which has been approved by the board,
with a minimum passing score of seventy-five percent, which
examination shall cover the basic subject matter of Medical
Imaging, radiation safety, skills and techniques as it pertains to
Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
(b) A person seeking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the
board and pay the license fee, which fee shall be returned to the
applicant if the license application is denied.
(c) A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license issued by
the board prior to July 1, 2007, shall for all purposes be
considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a
person holding a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license
issued prior to July 1, 2007, must renew the license pursuant to
the provisions of this article.
§30-23-19. Requirements for an apprentice license for Nuclear
Medicine Technologists and Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Technologists.
(a) The board may issue an apprentice license to an individual
who is practicing as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or a Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Technologist prior to July 1, 2007 but has not
obtained certification in the discipline. A notarized letter,
signed by the individual's supervising licensed physician, must be
submitted with the individual's application, stating that the
individual has performed the duties of a Nuclear Medicine
Technologist or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist prior to
July 1, 2007.
(b) The apprentice license is valid for one year. An
apprentice license may be renewed annually for an additional four
years, giving the individual a total of five years to complete the
requirements and successfully pass the certification examination for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist license or a Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Technologist license. All individuals possessing an
apprentice license must work under the direct supervision of a
licensed practitioner for MRI, an authorized user for nuclear
medicine or a technologist who is licensed in that discipline.
(c) Any individual possessing a valid Medical Imaging license
issued by the board and seeks to cross-train in the discipline of
Nuclear Medicine Technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Technology, may obtain an apprentice license in that discipline for
the purpose of obtaining the necessary clinical experience
requirements in order to qualify to sit for the required
examination. This apprentice license will be valid for one year
and renewable for one four year, giving a cross-trained individual
two five years to obtain certification in the discipline.
(d) Any individual not meeting the certification requirements
by July 1, 2012, will not be permitted to work as a Nuclear
Medicine or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist.
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to update the code relating
to the board of medical imaging and radiation therapy technology.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from
the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would
be added.