§ 5-68.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards of education, training, and experience, and to require the licensure of radiologic technologists. History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
§ 5-68.1-10. Fees. (a) The director, in consultation with the board, shall establish an initial application fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 and a license renewal fee that shall be prescribed in rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to § 5-68.1-15. (b) The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter […]
§ 5-68.1-11. Denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses. (a) The board may recommend refusal, suspension, or revocation of any license, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, for any of the following causes: (1) Having a certificate, license, or registration to practice radiologic technology revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, […]
§ 5-68.1-12. Grounds for discipline without hearing. The director may temporarily suspend the license of a radiologic technologist without a hearing if the director finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that a radiologic technologist’s continuation in practice would constitute an immediate danger to the public. In the event that the director temporarily […]
§ 5-68.1-13. Appeals from board or director. An appeal from any decision or order of the board or director may be taken in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42. History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
§ 5-68.1-14. Penalties. A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punishable by a civil fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) for the first offense. Each subsequent offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500). History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; […]
§ 5-68.1-15. Rules and regulations. The director is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as are in accord with the purposes of this chapter, and in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42. History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2.
§ 5-68.1-16. Severability. If any provision of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation made under this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation, and the application of this provision to other […]
§ 5-68.1-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Authorized user” means a licensed practitioner who meets the training and experience requirements defined in rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to chapter 1.3 of title 23. (2) “Board” means the board of radiologic technology. (3) “Department” means the Rhode Island department of health. (4) “Director” means […]
§ 5-68.1-3. Board — Composition — Appointment and terms of members — Duties. (a) Within the Rhode Island department of health there shall be a board of radiologic technology consisting of seven (7) members as follows: (1) One member shall be a member of the public who has no financial interest in radiologic technology other […]
§ 5-68.1-4. License required. (a) No individual shall practice radiologic technology or shall represent himself or herself as practicing radiologic technology, unless he or she is licensed under this chapter. The provisions of this section do not apply to: (1) A licensed practitioner when practicing within his or her field of expertise. (2) A student […]
§ 5-68.1-5. Licensure standards. (a) The director shall develop standards for licensure of the following categories of radiologic technology: (1) Radiographer; (2) Nuclear medicine technologist; (3) Radiation therapist; and (4) [Deleted by P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 12]. (b) The director may promulgate rules and regulations that authorize additional categories of licensure, consistent […]
§ 5-68.1-6. Licensing by training and examination. (a) Any individual desiring to become a licensed radiologic technologist shall make application to the board on a written form and in the manner that the board prescribes; shall pay all the required application fees; and shall furnish evidence to the board that the applicant: (1) Has successfully […]
§ 5-68.1-7. Licensing by endorsement. Any individual desiring to become a licensed radiologic technologist by endorsement shall make application to the board on a written form and in a manner that the board prescribes and shall pay all the required application fees. The applicant shall also furnish evidence to the board that he or she […]
§ 5-68.1-8. Other licensing provisions. (a) Each radiologic technologist license issued by the director shall only specify one category of radiologic technology. An individual qualified to practice more than one category of radiologic technology shall submit a separate application for each category to be licensed. Each radiologic technologist license issued by the director shall indicate, […]
§ 5-68.1-9. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 139, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 141, § 13, effective June 30, 2015.
