RA 7431 Flashcards
“Radiologic Technology Act of 1992.”
Section 1. Title.
policy of the State to upgrade the practice of
radiologic technology in the Philippines for the purpose of protecting the public from the hazards posed by radiation
Section 2. Statement of Policy
Definition of Terms.
Section 3.
an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the technical
application of x-rays as aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries
“X-ray technology”
auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the technical
application of radiation, such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound and radio frequency rays, in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
Radiologic technology”
a bona fide holder of a certificate of registration for x-ray technology
issued by the Board of Radiologic Technology in accordance with this Act
. “X-ray technologist”
bona fide holder of a certificate of registration for radiologic
technology issued by the Board of Radiologic Technology in accordance with this Act
“Radiologic Technologist”
branch of medical science which deals with the use of radiation in the diagnosis, treatment and research of diseases
“Radiology”
licensed physician who specializes in the diagnosis or treatment of
disease with the use of radiation
“Radiologist
physicist who specializes in the application of the principles and
techniques of physics in medicine
“Medical physicist”
refers to the Board of Radiologic Technology
“Board”
refers to the Professional Regulation Commission created under
Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and twenty-three
“Commission”
practice of x-ray technology shall include
any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnished professional service as an x-ray technologist.
Section 4. Practice X-ray Technology
practice of radiologic technology shall include any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnish professional service as a radiologic technologist.
Section 5. Practice of Radiology Technology.
Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology.
Section 6. Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology.
Section 7.
Qualifications of Board Members.
Term of Office.
Section 8.
Section 9.
Duties and functions of the Boards.
The members of the Board shall each receive the same compensation as members of other Boards under the supervision of the Commission as provided for in the General Appropriations Act.
Section 10. Compensation of the Board
Removal of Board Members
Section 11.
Section 12. Supervision of the Board and Custody of its Records
The members of the Board shall be under the general supervision of the Commission.
Rules and Regulations
Section 13.
The Board shall, at the end of each calendar year, submit to the Commission an annual report of its activities and proceedings during the year.
Section 14. Annual Report
Requirement for the Practice of Radiologic Technology and X-ray
Technology
Section 15.
