HB 61 -- Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Sponsor:  Schaaf

This bill changes the laws regarding medical imaging and
radiation therapy and will be known as the Medical Imaging and
Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance Act of 2005.  The bill:

(1)  Creates the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of
Examiners within the Division of Professional Registration;

(2)  Requires all persons administering medical imaging and
radiation therapy procedures to be licensed by the board;

(3)  Exempts physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists,
registered nurses, certain qualified persons currently practicing
medical imaging and radiation therapy from licensure;

(4)  Establishes certain criteria to be met by applicants for
licensure as radiographers, radiation therapists, nuclear
medicine technologists, and dental radiographers;

(5)  Authorizes the board to certify programs for medical imaging
and radiation therapy in medical facilities, dental facilities,
educational institutions, or other public or private
institutions;

(6)  Authorizes the board to adopt rules; give examinations;
waive examination requirements; establish continuing education;
issue temporary permits; and renew, revoke, and suspend licenses;
and

(7)  Authorizes the board to investigate charges and allegations
brought against licensees, issue subpoenas, hold hearings, render
judgments, and hear appeals.

The bill contains a penalty provision.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm