H753 Summary

• Creates the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners with 11 members to regulate and license radiologic technicians, effective October 1, 2012.

• Requires licensure for persons performing medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures (radiographers, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, sonographers, magnetic resonance technologists, cardiovascular invasive specialists, and limited X-ray machine operators).

• Exempts licensed practitioners, dental assistants/hygienists, resident physicians, students under supervision, and federal employees from licensing requirements.

• Establishes educational requirements, examination standards (accepting national certifications from ARRT and similar bodies), continuing education (24 hours per 2-year renewal for most technicians; 12 hours for limited X-ray operators), and license renewal every two years.

• Authorizes Board to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for fraud, unprofessional conduct, criminal convictions, malpractice, or incompetence; provides civil penalties up to $1,000 and Class 1 misdemeanor penalties for violations.