HISTORY OF RT IN THE PHILIPPINES Flashcards
The Board of Radiologic Technology was created WHEN
February 27, 1992
The Board of Radiologic Technology was created
by virtue of RA 7431 (Radiologic
Technology Law of 1992).
RA 7431
(Radiologic
Technology Law of 1992).
(Radiologic
Technology Law of 1992).
RA 7431
FIRST BOARD MEMBERS
Fortunato C. Gabon, Jr. (Chairman)
Jose T. Gaffud
Editha C. Mora
Dexter R. Rodelas
Dr. Eulinia M. Valdecezo
PROMULGATION
September 20, 1993.
The Rules and Regulations governing the
examination, registration, licensure and practice of
radiologic and X-ray technology was promulgated
on
September 20, 1993.
September 20, 1993.
PROMLUGATION
FIRST LICENSURE EXAM
December 27, 1993 - Exam Date
April 9, 1994 - Exam Results
Exam Date
December 27, 1993 -
Exam Results
April 9, 1994 -
An act regulating the practice of radiologic
technology in the Philippines. Includes, board
creating, regulating licensure exams, and
implements the rules and regulations of the
profession.
RA 7431
The approved law consists of 30 sections, with each
explaining the requirements, licensure, rules,
regulations, penalties, and board member
appointment.
RA 7431
NOTABLE SECTIONS FOR PRE-BOARD
TAKERS
Sec. 15. - Requirement for Practice
Sec. 17. - Exempt from Radiologic Technology Exam
Sec. 18 - Examination Required
Sec. 19 - Qualifications for Examination
Sec. 21 - Scope of Radiologic Technology Licensure
Exam
Sec. 22 - Report of Ratings
Sec. 23 - Oath-taking
Sec. 24 - Issuances of Certificates of Registration
Sec. 26 - Penal Provisions
RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY
CODEOF
ETHICS UNDER THIS WHAT
Both Radiologic Technology and X-Ray Technology
RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY
CODEOF
ETHICS COMPOSED OF
5 Articles (Revised)
Article I - Relation to the State and Society
Article II - Relation with Patient/Clients
Article III - Relation with Other Allied Health
Professionals
Article IV - Relation to Agency
Article V - Relation to One-Self
ARTICLE I - RELATION TO STATE AND
SOCIETY
Sec. 1 - Adhere to the Constitution.
Sec. 2 - Consider welfare and well-being of the
public and the interest of the state.
Sec. 3 - Encourage to involve in civic affairs and
cooperate with other organizations to promote
the growth and welfare of the community.
ARTICLE II - RELATION WITH
PATIENT/CLIENT
Sec. 1 - Focus in the practice of RRT & RXT with
dignity and sincerity and most express genuine
concern in the discharge of their work.
Sec. 2 - Confidence any data or findings.
Sec. 3 - No discrimination.
Sec. 4 - Provide the highest knowledge of
technical know how.
ARTICLE III - RELATION WITH OTHER
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION
Sec. 1 - Profession is a a public trust.
Sec. 2 - Not directly/indirectly assist in any
unauthorized practices of the profession
-should report any violation.
Sec. 3 - Share info and experience to other
medical professionals.
Sec. 4 - Punctuality.
Sec. 5 - Avoid instances where their personal
interest and financial gains conflict with those
other patinet/clients, colleagues or employers.
Sec. 6 - Perform tasks with honor and dignity
and should be fair and impartial to all at all
times.
Sec. 7 -Keep their reputation above reproach
and conduct themselves with proper decorum
for public esteem and respect.
Sec. 8 - Strive to enhance professional growth
through continuing education.
Sec. 9 - Not degrade the reputation,
competence and capability of a colleague.
Sec. 10 - Encourage and provide opportunities.
Sec. 11 - Adhere to principles.
Sec. 12 -Align personal philosophies and
attitudes.
Sec. 13 - Help and maintain good conditions.
Sec. 14 - Perceptive to new ideas.
ARTICLE IV - RELATION TO AGENCY
Sec. 1 - Assist in improvement of government
agencies.
Sec. 2 -Protection of equipment and materials.
Sec. 3 - Perform tasks assigned by the agency
-Patient safety should not be jeopardized.
Sec. 4 - Help and promote goodwill toward
peers.
ARTICLE V - RELATION TO ONESELF
Sec. 1 - Should be honest, dependable, level
headed and upright.
Sec. 2 -Provide professional growth.
Sec. 3 - Entitled to a just and fair compensation.
Sec. 4 - No advertisements unless employed
therein.
