Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7431)
The title of Republic Act No. 7431 is the 'Radiologic Technology Act of 1992.'
The policy of the State is to upgrade the practice of radiologic technology in the Philippines to protect the public from radiation hazards and to ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment, and research using radiation equipment.
'Radiologic technology' is an auxiliary branch of radiology dealing with the technical application of radiation such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound, and radio frequency rays in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Only those who have been issued a certificate of registration by the Board of Radiologic Technology can use the title 'Radiologic Technologist' or 'X-ray Technologist' or any other title that conveys the impression of being so.
The Board is composed of a Chairman and four members: three radiologic technologists, one radiologist, and one medical physicist, all appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission.
Members must be Filipino citizens and residents, at least 30 years old, of good moral character, and not have pecuniary interest or faculty membership in radiologic technology schools during their term. Specific qualifications apply for radiologic technologists, radiologist, and medical physicist members as well.
Applicants must be Filipino citizens, of good moral character with no crime involving moral turpitude, and must hold a relevant degree or diploma from a government-recognized school or university.
A weighted average of at least 75% with no rating below 60% in any subject is required to pass. If an examinee scores below 60% in a subject but an overall 75%, they may re-take those subjects.
Violators shall be punished with a fine ranging from P10,000 to P40,000, or imprisonment from 1 to 6 years, or both, depending on the court's discretion.
The Professional Regulation Commission supervises the Board and maintains all records including examination papers, results, and administrative records.