Routine meeting of the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection to discuss the transfer of the Radiologic Technology Program from the Division of Environmental Health to the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Discussing and requesting guidance ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Environmental Health

The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Wyndham Westshore Tampa, 4800 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Routine meeting of the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection to discuss the transfer of the Radiologic Technology Program from the Division of Environmental Health to the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Discussing and requesting guidance on the following radiologic technology issues: recently passed legislation and proposed legislation; PET-CT training requirements for NMTs; CT exam for NMT and other advanced exams; accepting RT applicants with criminal or discipliary history; discipline guideline changes; review of proposed rule and form changes; HIV/AIDS course requirement; continuing education; scope of practice questions for various radiological personnel; consideration of replacing the BXMO study guide; ARRT testing fee increase; and consideration of using endorsement as only method of certification. Also requsting guidance on the Nomad "hand-held" dental x-ray unit and operator and shielding requirements for implantable x-ray tube brachytherapy.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: William A. Passetti, Bureau of Radiation Control, Bin C21, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: William A. Passetti, Bureau of Radiation Control, Bin C21, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741
[phone] If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).