HISTORY OF RT IN THE PHILIPPINES

Question 1

The Board of Radiologic Technology was created WHEN

Answer 1

February 27, 1992

Question 2

The Board of Radiologic Technology was created

Answer 2

by virtue of RA 7431 (Radiologic
Technology Law of 1992).

Question 3

RA 7431

Answer 3

(Radiologic
Technology Law of 1992).

Question 4

(Radiologic
Technology Law of 1992).

Answer 4

RA 7431

Question 5

FIRST BOARD MEMBERS

Answer 5

Fortunato C. Gabon, Jr. (Chairman)
Jose T. Gaffud
Editha C. Mora
Dexter R. Rodelas
Dr. Eulinia M. Valdecezo

Question 6

PROMULGATION

Answer 6

September 20, 1993.

Question 7

The Rules and Regulations governing the
examination, registration, licensure and practice of
radiologic and X-ray technology was promulgated
on

Answer 7

September 20, 1993.

Question 8

September 20, 1993.

Answer 8

PROMLUGATION

Question 9

FIRST LICENSURE EXAM

Answer 9

December 27, 1993 - Exam Date
April 9, 1994 - Exam Results

Question 10

Exam Date

Answer 10

December 27, 1993 -

Question 11

Exam Results

Answer 11

April 9, 1994 -

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

RA 7431

Question 13

The approved law consists of 30 sections, with each
explaining the requirements, licensure, rules,
regulations, penalties, and board member
appointment.

Answer 13

RA 7431

Question 14

NOTABLE SECTIONS FOR PRE-BOARD
TAKERS

Answer 14

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

Question 15

RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY
CODEOF
ETHICS UNDER THIS WHAT

Answer 15

Both Radiologic Technology and X-Ray Technology

Question 16

RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY
CODEOF
ETHICS COMPOSED OF

Answer 16

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

Question 17

ARTICLE I - RELATION TO STATE AND
SOCIETY

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

ARTICLE II - RELATION WITH
PATIENT/CLIENT

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

ARTICLE III - RELATION WITH OTHER
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

ARTICLE IV - RELATION TO AGENCY

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

ARTICLE V - RELATION TO ONESELF

Answer 21

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.