HB 1090 -- Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Sponsor:  Schaaf

This bill establishes the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Quality Assurance Act of 2006.  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, veterinarians, dentists, chiropractors,
podiatrists, registered nurses, and 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;

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

(8)  Requires, beginning August 28, 2009, persons providing the
technical component of diagnostic ultrasound services (sonography
or vascular technology) to be credentialed or practice in an
accredited laboratory.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:42 am