Subject
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.