Title
Scope of Radiologic vs. X-ray Tech Practice
Law
Prc Board Of Radiologic Technology No. 06, S. Of 2007
Decision Date
Sep 27, 2007
The PRC Board of Radiologic Technology Resolution No. 06, S. of 2007 establishes clear guidelines delineating the distinct scopes of practice for registered and licensed X-ray Technologists and Radiologic Technologists, emphasizing that only Radiologic Technologists may perform advanced radiological procedures beyond basic X-ray applications.
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Legal Basis and Authority

  • The resolution bases its guidelines on Sections 4 and 5 of Republic Act No. 7431 (the “Radiologic Technology Act of 1992”), which provide for the practice of X-ray Technology and Radiologic Technology, respectively.
  • The resolution uses Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7431 as the defining authority for X-ray Technology and Radiologic Technology.
  • The resolution expressly frames out-of-scope practice by an X-ray technologist as a potential criminal violation under Section 26 (Penal Provision) of Republic Act No. 7431.

Policy Purpose: Delineation Against Overlap

  • The resolution declares the need to define and delineate the practice of X-ray technology from radiologic technology to address overlapping and encroachment by X-ray technologists into the latter’s area of practice.
  • The resolution targets enforcement clarity by setting guidelines for what each license scope covers.

Definitions and Scope of Radiology Practice

  • X-ray technology is defined (by reference to Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7431) as dealing with the technical application of x-rays as an aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries in diagnostic radiography and mammography only.
  • Radiologic technology is defined (by reference to Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7431) as dealing with the technical application of radiation such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultra sound and radio frequency rays in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Radiologic technology covers diagnostic and therapeutic modalities including diagnostic radiography, CT scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, interventional radiography and Radiotherapy.
  • The resolution treats x-ray technology and radiologic technology as branches of radiology with distinct technical application boundaries.

Core Guidelines on What Each May Do

  • A registered and licensed X-ray technologist must practice any of the acts in Guideline 1.
  • A registered and licensed Radiologic technologist must practice any of the acts in Guideline 2.
  • Both professional categories must render professional services involving photochemistry, darkroom procedure, and film analysis as part of their competency areas in their respective fields of work.
  • X-ray technology is limited to x-rays for diagnosis in diagnostic radiography and mammography only.
  • Radiologic technology includes broader radiation modalities and procedures: x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultra sound and radio frequency rays, and includes the listed imaging and treatment applications.

Disciplinary and Criminal Consequences

  • Any registered and licensed X-ray technologist who practices a technical application of radiation other than x-rays as an aid in diagnosis, or who practices beyond the scope of diagnostic radiography and mammography, is subject to disciplinary action.
  • The disciplinary action for such out-of-scope practice consists of revocation or suspension of the certificate of registration.
  • The same out-of-scope conduct subjects the X-ray technologist to criminal penalty of fine or imprisonment, or both.
  • Criminal liability is imposed at the discretion of the court for violation of Republic Act No. 7431, under Section 26.

Effectivity and Publication Requirement

  • The resolution becomes effective after thirty (30) days following full and complete publication in any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
  • The effectivity rule requires both full and complete publication before the 30-day countdown.

Dissemination and Implementation

  • Copies of the resolution must be furnished to the Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. for dissemination.
  • Copies must also be furnished to other associations of registered and licensed radiologic technologists and x-ray technologists.
  • Copies must be furnished to the PRC Regional Offices.
  • Copies must be furnished to the Department of Health.
  • Copies must be furnished to the Philippine Hospital Association, Inc. for dissemination to all concerned.

Adoption, Signatories, and Attestation

  • The resolution was adopted on 27 Sept. 2007.
  • The resolution is signed by WILHELMINA MAGNAYON-GANA (Chairman) and members including ORESTES P. MONZON, BAYANI C. SAN JUAN, CECILIA S. MANANGHAYA, and ZALDY M. AMBON.
  • It is attested by CARLOS G. ALMELOR, Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards.
  • It is approved by LEONOR TRIPON-ROSERO (Chairperson) and commissioners RUTH RAAA PADILLA and NILO L. ROSAS.

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