QuestionsQuestions (PRC BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Resolution NO. 06, S. OF 2007)
The Resolution cites Sections 4 and 5 of R.A. No. 7431 for the practice of X-ray Technology and Radiologic Technology, respectively, and Section 3 for the definitions of X-ray Technology and Radiologic Technology.
It defines X-ray technology as the technical application of x-rays as an aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries in diagnostic radiography and mammography only.
It defines radiologic technology as the technical application of radiation such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultra sound and radio frequency rays in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, covering diagnostic radiography, CT scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, interventional radiography, and Radiotherapy.
X-ray technology must be practiced by a duly registered and licensed X-ray Technologist.
Radiologic technology must be practiced by a duly registered and licensed Radiologic Technologist.
Yes. The Resolution states that a Radiologic Technologist can practice X-ray technology because the scope of his/her practice covers that of the former.
No. The Resolution states that an X-ray technologist cannot practice radiologic technology because the scope is limited to x-ray technology; if they go beyond the scope, they shall be held criminally liable under Section 26 (Penal Provision) of R.A. No. 7431.
Both shall render professional services on photochemistry, darkroom procedure, and film analysis as part of their competency areas in their respective fields.
Diagnostic radiography, CT scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, interventional radiography, and Radiotherapy.
Any X-ray technologist who practices any technical application of radiation other than x-rays as aid in diagnosis in diagnostic radiography and mammography, or who practices radiation applications other than those enumerated in Guideline 2.
It states the person may face disciplinary action such as revocation or suspension of the certificate of registration and a criminal penalty of fine or imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court under Section 26 of R.A. No. 7431.
It aims to define and delineate the practice of x-ray technology from radiologic technology to address overlapping/encroachment by x-ray technologists into the area of radiologic technology.
It takes effect after thirty (30) days following its full and complete publication in any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
The Resolution must be furnished to the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists, Inc., other associations of registered and licensed radiologic technologists and x-ray technologists, the PRC Regional Offices, the Department of Health, and the Philippine Hospital Association, Inc.
If it involves only x-rays as an aid in diagnosis in diagnostic radiography and mammography, it falls under X-ray technology. If it involves other radiation types (beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound, radio frequency rays) and/or modalities such as CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, interventional radiography, or Radiotherapy, it falls under Radiologic Technology.