H902 - Patient Safety in Radiologic Imaging Act

• Establishes licensing requirements for radiologic technologists and radiation therapists in North Carolina through a new Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners with seven members appointed by the Governor.

• Requires licensure for persons performing radiologic imaging and radiation therapy procedures in five modalities: limited X-ray machine operator, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist, radiographer, and radiologist assistant.

• Sets license eligibility requirements including minimum age 18, high school diploma, completion of accredited educational program, and passage of Board-approved examination; licensees must renew biennial licenses with 24-50 hours of continuing education depending on specialty.

• Establishes Board authority to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses; set fees (initial application $100, biennial renewal $150); approve educational programs; and conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings.

• Exempts licensed practitioners, dental professionals, resident physicians, medical students, federal employees, ultrasound technicians, and allows current practitioners without certification to continue working until October 1, 2022 if they register by October 1, 2018 and meet continuing education requirements.