QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 7431)
To upgrade the practice of radiologic technology in the Philippines to protect the public from hazards posed by radiation and to ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment, and research through machines/equipment using radiation.
“X-ray technology” is an auxiliary branch dealing with the technical application of X-rays as aid in diagnosis; “Radiologic technology” deals with technical application of radiation (including X-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound, and radio frequency rays) in diagnosis and treatment.
Any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnish professional service as an X-ray technologist; it also includes employment whose nature requires professional knowledge and where the holder is required to be an X-ray technologist.
Any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnish professional service as a radiologic technologist; it also includes employment whose nature requires professional knowledge and where the holder is required to be a radiologic technologist.
No person shall use the title or any other title conveying the impression that he is an X-ray/radiologic technologist without having been issued the corresponding certificate of registration by the Commission/Board under the Act.
It has a Chairman and four (4) members, all appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission: three (3) radiologic technologists, one (1) radiologist, and one (1) medical physicist.
They must be Philippine citizens/residents, of good moral character, at least 30 years old, and neither be faculty in a radiologic technology school (nor have pecuniary interest there) during their term. Additionally, the radiologic technologist members must have at least 10 years practice; the radiologist and medical physicist members must each have at least 10 years practice.
The three (3) radiologic technologists appointed as members of the first Board are deemed automatically registered as radiologic technologists upon assumption of their duties.
Regular term is three (3) years. For the first appointees: the Chairman serves 3 years; two (2) members serve 2 years; and two (2) members serve 1 year. Vacancies are filled only for the unexpired term.
Enforce the Act; administer oaths; issue and suspend/revoke certificates after investigation; investigate violations via subpoenas and subpoena duces tecum, and compel attendance with contempt powers; conduct yearly board examinations under PRC supervision; maintain standards/ethics by monitoring practice; promulgate rules/regulations subject to PRC approval; and adopt a seal.
They must be approved by the Commission (PRC). They take effect one (1) month after publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
Unless exempt under Sections 16 and 17, no person may practice or offer to practice as a radiologic technologist and/or X-ray technologist in the Philippines without obtaining the proper certificate of registration from the Board.
(1) The first members of the Board of Radiologic Technology as provided in Section 7(b); and (2) those who, prior to approval of the Act, passed specified Civil Service/private sector/DOH examinations for x-ray technicians or chest x-ray technicians or medical radiation technicians administered through the DOH Radiation Health offices.
First Board members per Section 7(b); legally qualified foreign radiologic technologists invited for lectures/consultation/visiting or exchange professorship (with a special permit first secured from the Board and mutual privilege condition); and those who, prior to approval, passed DOH proficiency exams, or Civil Service/private sector exams for x-ray technicians/proficiency for medical radiation technicians, plus 10 years continuous practice after passing.
A weighted average of at least 75% with no subject below 60% is required. If average is 75%+ but any subject is below 60%, reexamination is allowed only in those below 60%. For the second exam, 75% in each repeated subject is required; if still fails, the examinee must repeat those subjects at the next scheduled exam. After failing to qualify after the third examination, the entire examination must be repeated.
Practicing without a certificate; using another’s certificate; using an expired/suspended/revoked certificate; giving false/forged evidence to obtain registration; posing/advertising as registered or using means to convey that impression; or violating any provision of the Act. Upon conviction by final judgment: fine of not less than P10,000 nor more than P40,000, or imprisonment of not less than 1 year nor more than 6 years, or both.