SB 1334
An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to update and clarify regulations for various healthcare professions in Pennsylvania. It defines key terms related to medical imaging and radiation therapy, establishes qualifications and licensing requirements for respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees. The bill also repeals outdated provisions concerning radiologic procedures and education, and introduces a requirement for medical imaging professionals to obtain a license within two years of the law’s enactment.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to medical imaging and radiation therapy, including ‘computed tomography,’ ‘diagnostic medical sonography,’ and ‘magnetic resonance imaging.’
- Establishes specific qualifications and licensing requirements for respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, and orthotic fitters.
- Creates a new licensure pathway for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, and radiologist assistants, with a two-year transition period.
- Requires medical imaging professionals to obtain certification from a recognized medical imaging certification organization.
- Introduces a temporary licensure option for trainees in medical imaging, radiation therapy, and radiology.
- Mandates professional liability insurance coverage for licensed practitioners.
- Repeals provisions related to radiologic procedures and education requirements.
- Establishes a requirement for medical imaging professionals to obtain a license within two years of the law’s enactment.
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Christine Tartaglione
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