Radiologic Technology Act of 1992
AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES, CREATING THE BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known and cited as the “Radiologic
Technology 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 and
shall mean:
(a) “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;
(b) “Radiologic technology” is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals
with the technical application of radiation, such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound and radio frequency rays, in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases;
(c) “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;
(d) “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;
(e) “Radiology” is a branch of medical science, which deals with the use of
radiation in the diagnosis, treatment and research of diseases;
(f) “Radiologist” is a licensed physician who specializes in the diagnosis or
treatment of disease with the use of radiation;
(g) “Medical physicist” is a physicist who specializes in the application of
the principles and techniques of physics in medicine;
(h) “Board” refers to the Board of Radiologic Technology; and
(i) “Commission” refers to the Professional Regulation Commission
created under Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and
twenty-three.
Sec. 4. Practice 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 furnished 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.
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