Table of Contents Sec. 20-74aa. Definitions. As used in subsection (c) of section 19a-14 and sections
20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and 20-74ee: Sec. 20-74bb. Licensure. Qualifications. Examination requirements. Fee. (a)
No person shall operate a medical x-ray system unless he has obtained a license as a
radiographer from the department pursuant to this section. Each person seeking licensure
as a radiographer shall make application on forms prescribed by the department, pay
an application fee of one hundred dollars and present to the department satisfactory
evidence that he (1) has completed a course of study in radiologic technology in a
program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of
the American Medical Association or its successor organization, or a course of study
deemed equivalent to such accredited program by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists and (2) has passed an examination prescribed by the department and
administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Sec. 20-74cc. Disciplinary action. The department may take any action set forth
in section 19a-17 if a person issued a license pursuant to section 20-74bb fails to conform
to the accepted standards of the radiographer profession, including, but not limited to,
the following: Conviction of a felony; fraud or deceit in the practice of radiography;
illegal conduct; negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities;
emotional disorder or mental illness; physical illness including, but not limited to, deterioration through the aging process; abuse or excessive use of drugs, including alcohol,
narcotics or chemicals; wilful falsification of entries into any patient record pertaining
to radiography; misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact in the obtaining or
reinstatement of a radiographer license; or violation of any provisions of subsection (c)
of section 19a-14 and sections 20-74aa and 20-74bb, this section and section 20-74ee.
The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable physical or
mental examination if his physical or mental capacity to practice safely is the subject
of an investigation. The commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial
district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to section 19a-
17. Notice of any contemplated action under said section, the cause of the action and
the date of a hearing on the action shall be given and an opportunity for hearing afforded
in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54. Sec. 20-74dd. Performance of venipuncture and administration of intravenous medication. In any hospital, as defined in section 19a-490, a radiologic technologist licensed by the Department of Public Health, who (1) has completed a course of
study in radiologic technology in a program accredited by the Committee on Allied
Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association or its successor organization, or a course of study deemed equivalent to such accredited program by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and has passed an examination
prescribed by the department and administered by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists or (2) is registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
and has performed venipuncture in the course of his employment for at least three years
immediately preceding June 29, 1993, may perform venipuncture and administer intravenous medication for diagnostic procedures.
Sec. 20-74aa. Definitions.
Sec. 20-74bb. Licensure. Qualifications. Examination requirements. Fee.
Sec. 20-74cc. Disciplinary action.
Sec. 20-74dd. Performance of venipuncture and administration of intravenous medication.
Sec. 20-74ee. Construction of chapter.
(1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Health.
(2) "Department" means the Department of Public Health.
(3) "Medical x-ray system" means an x-ray system designed for the irradiation of
any part of the human body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
(P.A. 93-249, S. 1; 93-381, S. 9, 39; 93-435, S. 59, 95; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 93-381 and P.A. 93-435 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of public health and
addiction services for commissioner and department of health services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced
Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public
Health, effective July 1, 1995.
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(b) From October 1, 1993, until January 1, 1995, a person seeking licensure pursuant
to this section may present to the department satisfactory evidence that he has, from
October 1, 1989, until October 1, 1994, practiced as a radiographer for at least thirty-
six months, provided that any license issued pursuant to this subsection shall become
void on October 1, 1997, unless the person has, on or before that date, presented to the
department satisfactory evidence that he has met the requirement of subdivision (2) of
subsection (a) of this section. Any person who (1) has taken and passed an examination
by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American Registry of Clinical Radiology Technologists or other similar nationally recognized examination and is
registered with such registry, (2) has been engaged in the practice of radiography for
not less than twenty years, and (3) has not been the subject of any investigation or
complaint by the Department of Public Health or similar agency, shall be deemed to
have met the requirements of subdivisions (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this section.
(c) A radiographer licensed pursuant to subsection (c) of section 19a-14 and sections
20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and 20-74ee may operate a medical x-ray system under
the supervision and upon the written order of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter
370, a chiropractor licensed pursuant to chapter 372, a natureopath licensed pursuant
to chapter 373, a podiatrist licensed pursuant to chapter 375, a dentist licensed pursuant
to chapter 379 or a veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 384.
(d) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section
19a-88. The fee for renewal shall be fifty dollars.
(e) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom
professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this or any other state or territory.
(f) No person shall use the title "radiographer" unless he holds a license issued in
accordance with this section.
(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section a graduate of a
course of study approved pursuant to subdivision (1) of said subsection may operate a
medical x-ray system pending the results of the first examination for licensure scheduled
following his graduation, provided such graduate is working in a hospital or similar
organization where adequate supervision is provided.
(h) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, the commissioner shall grant
a license to any person who submits satisfactory evidence that he has a degree in radiography or identical field of study under a different designation from an institution of
higher education authorized to grant degrees by the state or country where located, has
a minimum of ten years experience in the field of radiography, has a temporary license
from the Department of Public Health and applies for licensure prior to January 1, 1998.
(P.A. 93-249, S. 2; P.A. 94-210, S. 21, 30; P.A. 96-152, S. 1, 2; P.A. 97-213, S. 5, 13; P.A. 99-102, S. 27.)
History: P.A. 94-210 amended Subsec. (b) to extend dates from 1988 to 1989 and from 1993 to 1994, effective June
9, 1994; P.A. 96-152 added Subsec. (b) alternative qualifications for licensure and added Subsec. (g) allowing operation
pending examination results, effective May 31, 1996; P.A. 97-213 added Subsec. (h) re granting of licenses to persons
with a degree in radiography or identical field of study, effective June 26, 1997; P.A. 99-102 amended Subsec. (c) by
deleting obsolete reference to an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 371 and changing "shall" to "may" re
operation of a medical x-ray system.
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(P.A. 88-230, S. 1, 12; P.A. 90-98, S. 1, 2; P.A. 93-142, S. 4, 7, 8; 93-249, S. 3; P.A. 95-220, S. 4−6.)
History: P.A. 88-230, P.A. 90-98 and P.A. 93-142 authorized substitution of "judicial district of Hartford" for "judicial
district of Hartford-New Britain" in public acts of the 1993 session of the general assembly, effective September 1, 1996;
P.A. 95-220 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1996, to September 1, 1998, effective July 1, 1995.
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(P.A. 93-296, S. 9, 10; 93-381, S. 9, 39; 93-435, S. 59, 95; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 93-296 effective June 29, 1993; P.A. 93-381 and P.A. 93-435 authorized substitution of commissioner
and department of public health and addiction services for commissioner and department of health services, effective July
1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner
and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
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