S. No 1873 H. No. 34221 / 88 OG No. 24, 3720 (June 15, 1992) ; 3VLD 212 2d ; Malaya 4/26/92 ; Journal 2/4/92
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in CongressSECTION 1.
Title. This Act shall be known and cited as the "Radiologic TechnoIogy Act of 1992."
SEC. 2.
Statement of Policy. - It is the 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 as well as to ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment and research through the application of machines and/or equipment using radiation.
SEC. 3.
Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean:
- "X-ray technology" is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the technical application of x-rays as aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries;
- "Radiologic technology" is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the technical application of radiation, such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultra sound and radio frequency rays, in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases;
- "X-ray technologist" is 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;
- "Radiologic technologist" is a bona fide holder of a certificate of registration for radiologic technology issued by the Board of Radiologic Technology in accordance with this Act;
- "Radiology" is a branch of medical science which deals with the use of radiation in the diagnosis, treatment and research of diseases;
- "Radiologist" is a licensed physician who specializes in the diagnosis or treatment of diseases with the use of radiation;
- "Medical physicist" is a physicist who specializes in the application of the principles and techniques of physics in medicine;
- "Board" refers to the Board of Radiologic Technology; and
- "Commission, refers to the Professional Regulation Commission created under Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and twenty-three.
SEC. 4.
Practice of X-ray Technology. - The practice of x-ray technology shall include any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnish professional service as an x-ray technologist.
An x-ray technologist shall also be considered in the practice of his profession if the nature and character of his employment requires professional knowledge in the art and science of x-ray technology and such employment or position requires that the holder thereof be an x-ray technologist.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to disqualify other professionals duly registered with the Professional Regulation Commission from performing any of the acts abovementioned:
Provided, That under the law or laws governing their respective professions, they may perform the said acts:
Provided further, That no person shall use the title "X-ray Technologist" or any other title conveying the impression that he is an x-ray technologist without having been issued a certificate of registration as x-ray technologist by the Commission in the manner provided in this Act.
SEC. 5.
Practice of Radiologic Technology. - The 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.
A radiologic technologist shall also be considered in the practice of his profession if the nature and character of his employment requires professional knowledge in the art and science of radiologic technology, and such employment or position requires that the holder thereof be a radiologic technologist.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to disqualify other professionals duly registered with the Professional Regulation Commission from performing any of the acts abovementioned:
Provided, That under the law or laws governing their respective professions, they may perform the said acts:
Provided further, That no person shall use the title "Radiologic Technologist' or any other title conveying the impression that he is a radiologic technologist without having been issued a certificate of registration as radiologic technologist by the Commission in the manner provided in this Act.
SEC. 6.
Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology. - There is hereby created a Board of Radiologic Technology which shall be composed of a Chairman and four (4) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission. The Commission shall recommend three (3) radiologic technologists from a list to be submitted by the association of radiologic technologists; one (1) radiologist from a list to be submitted by the association of radiologists; and one (1) medical physicist from a list to be submitted by the association of medical physicists:
Provided, however, That the said associations are accredited in accordance with Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and twenty-three:
Provided, further, That each person shall possess the qualifications prescribed in Section 7 of this Act.
SEC.7.
Qualifications of Board Members. -
- Each member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:
- Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines
- Be of good moral character;
- Be at least thirty (30) years of age; and
- Is neither a member of the faculty, whether full time, part time or lecturer, of any school, college or university where a regular course in radiologic technology is taught, nor has any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in such institution during his term of office as a Board member.
- Three (3) members of the Board, including the Chairman, shall at the time of their appointment:
- Be radiologic technologists; and
- Have at least ten (10) years practice as radiologic technologists prior to their appointment: Provided, That the three (3) radiologic technologists appointed as members of the first Board shall be deemed automatically registered as radiologic technologists upon assumption of their duties members.
- One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:
- Be a radiologists; and
- Has at least ten (10) years practice as a radiologist prior to his appointment:
- One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:
- Be a medical physicist; and
- Has at least ten (10) years practice as a medical physicist.
SEC. 8.