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FL S0376

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2011

Primary Sponsor

Anitere Flores

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "specialty technologist" as a certified person qualified to use radiation on humans under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner.

  • Allows specialty technologists to use titles like "Certified Radiologic Technologist-CT" with letter designations approved by the Department of Health corresponding to their specialty area (e.g., CT, PET).

  • Authorizes specialty technologists to perform duties within the scope of practice set by national organizations recognized by the Department of Health for their particular specialty.

  • Establishes certification for specialty technologists through endorsement only (not examination) for applicants holding current certification from a recognized national organization, with a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $100.

  • Directs the Department of Health to adopt rules recognizing national organizations that certify specialty technologists based on educational and examination requirements demonstrating technical and safety competencies.

Legislative Description

Radiological Personnel

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 309 -SJ 873

3/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Budget2/1/2012
Health And Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee1/19/2012
Budget1/18/2012
Health Regulation10/18/2011

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