RHB-RCMS Hot Topics

RHB - Hot Topics pertaining to Radiologic and Nuclear Medicine Technology, X-ray Schools, Radiologic Technology Certification Committee (RTCC), and use of X-ray machines.

NEW UPDATES:

5-27-10: New Policy on Certification/Permitting requirements for Medical Residents and Fellows. See link below.
1-3-11: SB 1332: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Schools. See link below.
3-9-11: Venipuncture - School Requirements, Health & Safety Code section 106985. See link below.

Certificate and Permit Holders

CE Credits & Experience Requirements

NEW - Provides information on Continuing Education Credit and experience requirements.

Digital X-ray Use by X-ray Technicians

Links to information on how an XT can obtain authorization to use Digital X-ray Equipment.

XBD use by XTs.

Links to information notice regarding use of X-ray Bone Densitometry equipment by limited permit X-ray technicians.

Medical Schools (Bus. & Prof. Code Sec. 2113)

Link to information notice regarding medical school faculty members exempt under section 2113 of the Business and Professions Code.

Radiologic Technology Schools

SB 1332

Links to page regarding SB 1332 applicable to diagnostic and therapeutic radiologic technology programs.

Clinical Supervision Oversight Advisory

Provides direction on clinical supervision oversight.

Examination Fee Notice

Link to notice regarding examination administrator's fee increase for taking examinations.

JRCERT Accreditation

Link to notice regarding X-ray School accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

School Use of Federal Facilities

Link to notice regarding a school's use of federal facilities as a clinical site.

Venipuncture - School Requirements

Links to information notice regarding the requirement that schools must provide to students relating to venipuncture.

Mammography Facilities

Mammography Facility Notice

Link to notice regarding facility obligations under State and Federal Laws.

RTCC

RTCC Information.

Link to all RTCC information such as meetings, agendas, minutes, and members.

CT/PET Topics

CT/PET Operator Requirements.

Link to notice regarding use of CT/PET equipment.

CT/PET Operator Requirements - Clarification.

Link to notice regarding clarification of CT/PET equipment operator requirements.

Physician Assistants - fluoroscopy permit

PA Fluoroscopy Permit Information

Links to information about AB 356 and fluoroscopy permits.

Medical Residents & Fellows

Policy Notice with erratum

Links to notice regarding radiologic technology certification requirements for medical residents and fellows. Erratum Notice is included.