Sec. 20-74aa. Definitions. As used in subsection (c) of section 19a-14 and sections
20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and 20-74ee:
(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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Sec. 20-74bb. Qualifications for licensure. Scope of practice. License renewal.
Practice pending examination. (a) No person shall operate a medical x-ray system
unless such person has obtained a license as a radiographer from the department pursuant
to this section. Operation of a medical x-ray system shall include energizing the beam,
positioning the patient, and positioning or moving any equipment in relation to the
patient. Each person seeking licensure as a radiographer shall make application on forms
prescribed by the department, pay an application fee of two hundred dollars and present
to the department satisfactory evidence that such person (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.
(b) A radiographer licensed pursuant to this chapter may operate a medical x-ray
system under the supervision and upon the written or verbal 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.
(c) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section
19a-88. The fee for renewal shall be one hundred dollars.
(d) 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.
(e) No person shall use the title "radiographer" unless such person holds a license
issued in accordance with this section.
(f) 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 for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty calendar days
after the date of graduation, provided such graduate is working in a hospital or similar
organization where adequate supervision is provided. If the person practicing pursuant
to this subsection fails to pass the licensure examination, all privileges under this subsection shall cease.
(g) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, the commissioner shall grant
a license to any person who submits satisfactory evidence that such person 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.
(h) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, during the
period from October 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003, inclusive, the commissioner shall
grant a license to any person who (1) has practiced as a radiographer for at least ten
years, one of which years was no earlier than two years from the date of application
pursuant to this section, (2) holds a current registration as a radiation therapy technologist
that was originally issued by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists on
or before January 1, 1984, and (3) holds current licensure as a radiographer in another
state, that was originally issued on or before January 1, 1984. No license shall be issued
pursuant to this subsection to any applicant regarding whom disciplinary action was
taken, is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint.
(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; P.A. 02-89,
S. 45; P.A. 03-240, S. 1; P.A. 04-221, S. 6; P.A. 07-252, S. 43; P.A. 09-232, S. 49; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 193.)
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; P.A. 02-89 deleted Subsec. (b) authorizing a person seeking licensure to present
satisfactory evidence to the department prior to January 1, 1995, that he has practiced as a radiographer for at least 36
months between October 1, 1989, and October 1, 1994, and providing that certain persons engaged in radiography for not
less than 20 years shall be deemed to have met the requirements of Subsec. (a)(1) and (2), redesignated Subsecs. (c) to (h)
as Subsecs. (b) to (g) and made technical changes throughout section for purposes of gender neutrality; P.A. 03-240 added
Subsec. (h) re certain licensure requirements applicable from October 1, 2003, to October 31, 2003; P.A. 04-221 amended
Subsec. (f) to limit period of practice pending examination results to 120 days and disallow practice upon failure of
examination; P.A. 07-252 amended Subsec. (b) to replace reference to Secs. 19a-14(c), 20-74aa to 20-74cc and 20-74ee
with "this chapter" and to authorize radiographers to operate medical x-ray systems upon verbal order of supervising
licensed health care provider, effective July 12, 2007; P.A. 09-232 amended Subsec. (a) by adding provision re operation
of medical x-ray system includes energizing beam, positioning patient and positioning or moving any equipment in relation
to patient, effective July 8, 2009; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 amended Subsec. (a) to increase fee from $100 to $200 and
amended Subsec. (c) to increase fee from $50 to $100.
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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.
(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: (Revisor's note: 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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Sec. 20-74dd. Performance of venipuncture and administration of medication. A radiologic technologist licensed by the Department of Public Health may perform
venipuncture and administer medication for diagnostic procedures.
(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; P.A. 07-252, S. 44.)
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; P.A. 07-252 deleted reference to hospital as defined in Sec. 19a-490 and provisions specifying acceptable courses of study and qualifications for radiologic technologists and expanded
scope of authority to administer medication for diagnostic procedures to apply to all medication, rather than intravenous
medication, effective July 12, 2007.
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Sec. 20-74ee. Construction of chapter. (a)(1) Nothing in subsection (c) of section
19a-14, sections 20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and this section shall be construed to
require licensure as a radiographer or to limit the activities 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.
(2) Nothing in subsection (c) of section 19a-14, sections 20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and this section shall be construed to require licensure as a radiographer or to limit
the activities of a dental hygienist licensed pursuant to chapter 379a, provided such
dental hygienist is engaged in the taking of dental x-rays under the general supervision
of a dentist licensed pursuant to chapter 379.
(3) Nothing in subsection (c) of section 19a-14, sections 20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and this section shall be construed to require licensure as a radiographer or to limit
the activities of: (A) A dental assistant as defined in section 20-112a, provided such
dental assistant is engaged in the taking of dental x-rays under the supervision and
control of a dentist licensed pursuant to chapter 379 and can demonstrate successful
completion of the dental radiography portion of an examination prescribed by the Dental
Assisting National Board, or (B) a dental assistant student, intern or trainee pursuing
practical training in the taking of dental x-rays provided such activities constitute part
of a supervised course or training program and such person is designated by a title which
clearly indicates such person's status as a student, intern or trainee.
(4) Nothing in subsection (c) of section 19a-14, sections 20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and this section shall be construed to require licensure as a radiographer or to limit
the activities of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist certified by the Nuclear Medicine
Technology Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists,
provided such individual is engaged in the operation of a bone densitometry system
under the supervision, control and responsibility of a physician licensed pursuant to
chapter 370.
(5) Nothing in subsection (c) of section 19a-14, sections 20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and this section shall be construed to require licensure as a radiographer or to limit
the activities of a podiatric medical assistant, provided such podiatric assistant is engaged
in taking of podiatric x-rays under the supervision and control of a podiatrist licensed
pursuant to chapter 375 and can demonstrate successful completion of the podiatric
radiography exam as prescribed by the Connecticut Board of Podiatry Examiners.
(6) Nothing in subsection (c) of section 19a-14, sections 20-74aa to 20-74cc, inclusive, and this section shall be construed to require licensure as a radiographer or to limit
the activities of a physician assistant, licensed and supervised pursuant to chapter 370,
who is engaged in the use of fluoroscopy for guidance of diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures or from positioning and utilizing a mini C-arm in conjunction with fluoroscopic procedures.
(b) No provision of subsection (c) of section 19a-14, sections 20-74aa to 20-74cc,
inclusive, and this section shall be construed to prohibit students enrolled in 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 from performing such work as is incidental to their course of study.
(P.A. 93-249, S. 4; P.A. 95-271, S. 29, 40; P.A. 99-102, S. 28; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 99-2, S. 25, 72; P.A. 05-213, S. 4;
P.A. 08-184, S. 37; P.A. 09-232, S. 50.)
History: P.A. 95-271 extended from 1995 to 1996 the time within which a dental assistant must demonstrate successful
completion of the dental radiography examination and added the exemption for certain technologists engaged in the operation of a bone densitometry system, effective July 6, 1995; P.A. 99-102 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting obsolete references
to osteopathic physicians licensed pursuant to chapter 371; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 99-2 amended Subsec. (a) by adding
provision prohibiting construction of specified statutes as requiring licensure or limiting activities of podiatric medical
assistants, effective July 1, 1999; P.A. 05-213 amended Subsec. (a) by dividing provisions into Subdivs. (1) to (5), removing
"by January 1, 1996," re dental assistants who take dental x-rays to demonstrate successful completion of the dental
radiography portion of a qualifying exam and making technical changes; P.A. 08-184 amended Subsec. (a)(3) by designating
existing provision re dental assistant as Subpara. (A) and adding Subpara. (B) re licensure requirements for radiographer
not being applicable to dental assistant student, intern or trainee pursuing practical training in taking of dental x-rays,
effective June 12, 2008; P.A. 09-232 added Subsec. (a)(6) prohibiting construction of specified statutes as requiring licensure as a radiographer or limiting the activities of a physician assistant who is engaged in use of fluoroscopy, effective
July 8, 2009.
See Sec. 20-12i re use of fluoroscopy by physician assistants.
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Sec. 20-74ff. Continuing education: Definitions; contact hours; attestation;
record-keeping; exemptions, waivers and extensions; reinstatement of void licenses. (a) As used in this section:
(1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Health;
(2) "Contact hour" means a minimum of fifty minutes of continuing education activity;
(3) "Department" means the Department of Public Health;
(4) "Licensee" means any person who receives a license from the department pursuant to this chapter; and
(5) "Registration period" means the one-year period for which a license renewed
in accordance with section 19a-88 is current and valid.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, for registration periods beginning
on and after October 1, 2008, a licensee applying for license renewal shall either maintain
registration as a radiographer or radiation therapy technologist issued by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, or earn a minimum
of twenty-four contact hours of continuing education within the preceding twenty-four-month period. Such continuing education shall (1) be in an area of the licensee's practice;
and (2) reflect the professional needs of the licensee in order to meet the health care needs
of the public. Qualifying continuing education activities include, but are not limited to,
courses, including on-line courses, offered or approved by the American College of
Radiology, American Healthcare Radiology Administrators, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Section, Society for Vascular Ultrasound, Section for Magnetic Resonance Technologists, a hospital or other health care institution, regionally accredited schools of higher
education or a state or local health department.
(c) Each licensee applying for license renewal pursuant to section 19a-88 shall sign
a statement attesting that he or she has maintained registration as a radiographer or
radiation therapy technologist issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or has satisfied the continuing education requirements of subsection (b) of this
section on a form prescribed by the department. A licensee who fails to comply with
the requirements of this section may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to section
20-74cc or 19a-17. Each licensee shall retain records of attendance or certificates of
completion that demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements
of subsection (b) of this section for a minimum of three years following the year in
which the continuing education activities were completed and shall submit such records
to the department for inspection not later than forty-five days after a request by the
department for such records.
(d) A licensee applying for the first time for license renewal pursuant to section
19a-88 is exempt from the continuing education requirements of this section.
(e) A licensee who is not engaged in active professional practice in any form during
a registration period shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements of this
section, provided the licensee submits to the department, prior to the expiration of the
registration period, a notarized application for exemption on a form prescribed by the
department and such other documentation as may be required by the department. The
application for exemption pursuant to this subsection shall contain a statement that the
licensee may not engage in professional practice until the licensee has met the continuing
education requirements of this section.
(f) In individual cases involving medical disability or illness, the commissioner
may, in the commissioner's discretion, grant a waiver of the continuing education requirements or an extension of time within which to fulfill the continuing education
requirements of this section to any licensee, provided the licensee submits to the department an application for waiver or extension of time on a form prescribed by the department, along with a certification by a licensed physician of the disability or illness and
such other documentation as may be required by the commissioner. The commissioner
may grant a waiver or extension for a period not to exceed one registration period,
except that the commissioner may grant additional waivers or extensions if the medical
disability or illness upon which a waiver or extension is granted continues beyond the
period of the waiver or extension and the licensee applies for an additional waiver or
extension.
(g) Any licensee whose license has become void pursuant to section 19a-88 and
who applies to the department for reinstatement of such license pursuant to section 19a-14 shall submit evidence documenting successful completion of twelve contact hours
of continuing education within the one-year period immediately preceding application
for reinstatement.
(P.A. 06-195, S. 29.)
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Secs. 20-74gg to 20-74ll. Reserved for future use.
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Sec. 20-74mm. Radiologist assistants. Definitions. Permitted and prohibited
activities. Supervisory requirements. (a) As used in this section:
(1) "Direct supervision" means a radiologist must be present in the office suite and
immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance
of the procedure;
(2) "Personal supervision" means a radiologist must be in attendance in the room
during the performance of the procedure;
(3) "Radiologist assistant" means a radiologic technologist who is licensed pursuant
to this chapter and who: (A) Has graduated from a radiologist assistant education program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (B) has passed
the radiologist assistant examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists; (C) maintains a current license in good standing as a radiologic technologist in Connecticut; (D) holds current certification in advanced cardiac life support; (E)
maintains current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
as a radiographer; (F) maintains current certification with the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists as a radiologist assistant; and (G) maintains professional liability insurance or other indemnity against liability for professional malpractice in an
amount that shall not be less than five hundred thousand dollars for one person, per
occurrence, with an aggregate of not less than one million five hundred thousand dollars;
(4) "Supervising radiologist" means a physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter
370 and who is board certified in radiology, who assumes responsibility for the supervision of services rendered by a radiologist assistant; and
(5) "Supervision" means the exercise by the supervising radiologist of oversight,
control and direction of the services of a radiologist assistant. Supervision includes,
but is not limited to: (A) Continuous availability of direct communication between the
supervising radiologist and the radiologist assistant; (B) active and continuing overview
of the radiologist assistant's activities to ensure that the supervising radiologist's directions are being implemented and to support the radiologist assistant in the performance
of his or her services; (C) personal review by the supervising radiologist of the radiologist
assistant's practice at least weekly or more frequently as necessary to ensure quality
patient care; (D) review of the charts and records of the radiologist assistant on a regular
basis, as necessary, to ensure quality patient care; and (E) delineation of a predetermined
plan for emergency situations.
(b) Nothing in chapter 370 shall be construed to prohibit a radiologist assistant
from performing radiologic procedures under the direct supervision and direction of a
physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 370 and who is board certified in radiology.
A radiologist assistant may perform radiologic procedures delegated by a supervising
radiologist provided: (1) The supervising radiologist is satisfied as to the ability and
competency of the radiologist assistant; (2) such delegation is consistent with the health
and welfare of the patient and in keeping with sound medical practice; (3) the supervising
radiologist shall assume full control and responsibility for all procedures performed by
the radiologist assistant; and (4) such procedures shall be performed under the oversight,
control and direction of the supervising radiologist. Delegated procedures shall be implemented in accordance with written protocols established by the supervising radiologist.
In addition to those procedures that the supervising radiologist deems appropriate to be
performed under personal supervision, the following procedures shall be performed
under personal supervision: (A) Lumbar puncture under fluoroscopic guidance, (B)
lumbar myelogram, (C) thoracic or cervical myelogram, (D) nontunneled venous central
line placement, (E) venous catheter placement for dialysis, (F) breast needle localization,
and (G) ductogram.
(c) A radiologist assistant shall not: (1) Interpret images, (2) make diagnoses, (3)
prescribe medications or therapies, or (4) administer anesthesia.
(d) Each radiologist assistant practicing in this state shall have a clearly identified
supervising radiologist who maintains the final responsibility for the care of patients
and the performance of the radiologist assistant. A licensed radiologist may function as
a supervising radiologist for no more than two full-time radiologist assistants concurrently, or the part-time equivalent thereof. Any services provided by the radiologist
assistant must be performed at either the physical location of the supervising radiologist's primary medical practice or within any health care facility where the supervising
radiologist holds staff privileges.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the activities and services
of a person who is enrolled in a radiologist assistant education program recognized by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists provided such activities and services are incidental to the course of study.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 68; P.A. 10-18, S. 20; 10-117, S. 26.)
History: P.A. 10-18 amended Subsec. (b) by redesignating existing Subpara. (D) as Subparas. (D) to (F) and by redesignating existing Subpara. (E) as Subpara. (G); P.A. 10-117 amended Subsec. (b) by deleting "including contrast media
administration and needle or catheter placement," and by changing "must" to "shall" re procedures performed under
personal supervision, effective June 8, 2010.
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Sec. 20-74nn. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2011.) Radiologist assistants: Definitions. As used in this section, sections 20-74oo to 20-74tt, inclusive, and
subsection (c) of section 19a-14:
(1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Health;
(2) "Department" means the Department of Public Health;
(3) "Direct supervision" means the radiologist must be present in the office suite and
immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of
the procedure;
(4) "Personal supervision" means the radiologist must be in attendance in the room
during the performance of the procedure;
(5) "Radiologist assistant" means a person who is licensed to practice as a radiologist assistant pursuant to this section, sections 20-74oo to 20-74tt, inclusive, and subsection (c) of section 19a-14;
(6) "Supervising radiologist" means a physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter
370, who is board certified in radiology, and who assumes responsibility for the supervision of services rendered by a radiologist assistant; and
(7) "Supervision" means the exercise by the supervising radiologist of oversight,
control and direction of the services of a radiologist assistant. Supervision includes,
but is not limited to: (A) Continuous availability of direct communication between the
supervising radiologist and the radiologist assistant; (B) active and continuing overview
of the radiologist assistant's activities to ensure that the supervising radiologist's directions are being implemented and to support the radiologist assistant in the performance
of his or her services; (C) personal review by the supervising radiologist of the radiologist
assistant's practice at least weekly or more frequently as necessary to ensure quality
patient care; (D) review of the charts and records of the radiologist assistant on a regular
basis as necessary to ensure quality patient care; and (E) delineation of a predetermined
plan for emergency situations.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 83.)
History: P.A. 09-232 effective July 1, 2011.
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Sec. 20-74oo. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2011.) Radiologist assistants: Qualifications for licensure; use of title; construction; license renewal. (a)
No person shall practice as a radiologist assistant in this state unless such person has
obtained a license pursuant to this section. No person shall use the title "radiologist
assistant" or make use of any title, words, letters or abbreviations that may reasonably
be confused with licensure as a radiologist assistant unless such person holds a valid
license from the department to practice as a radiologist assistant.
(b) Each person seeking licensure to practice as a radiologist assistant in this state
shall make application on forms prescribed by the department, pay an application fee
of one hundred fifty dollars and present to the department satisfactory evidence that such
person: (1) Has graduated from a radiologist assistant education program recognized
by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (2) has passed the radiologist
assistant examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;
(3) holds and maintains a current license in good standing as a radiologic technologist
in the state; (4) holds and maintains current certification in advanced cardiac life support;
(5) holds and maintains current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists as a radiographer; and (6) holds and maintains current certification with
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiologist assistant.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the activities and services
of a person who is enrolled in a radiologist assistant education program recognized
by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, provided such activities and
services are incidental to the course of study.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any practicing physician or
surgeon licensed under chapter 370.
(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) Licenses shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section
19a-88 for a fee of one hundred fifty dollars.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 84; P.A. 10-18, S. 21.)
History: P.A. 09-232 effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 10-18 made a technical change in Subsec. (e).
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Sec. 20-74pp. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2011.) Requirements re
supervising radiologists. (a) Each radiologist assistant practicing in this state shall have
a clearly identified supervising radiologist who maintains the final responsibility for
the care of patients and the performance of the radiologist assistant.
(b) A licensed radiologist may function as a supervising radiologist for no more
than two full-time radiologist assistants concurrently, or the part-time equivalent thereof.
(c) Any services provided by the radiologist assistant shall be performed at either
the physical location of the supervising radiologist's primary medical practice or within
any health care facility where the supervising radiologist holds staff privileges.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 85.)
History: P.A. 09-232 effective July 1, 2011.
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Sec. 20-74qq. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2011.) Radiologist assistants: Permitted and prohibited activities. (a) A radiologist assistant may perform
radiologic procedures delegated by a supervising radiologist provided: (1) The supervising radiologist is satisfied as to the ability and competency of the radiologist assistant;
(2) such delegation is consistent with the health and welfare of the patient and in keeping
with sound medical practice; (3) the supervising radiologist assumes full control and
responsibility for all procedures performed by the radiologist assistant; and (4) such
procedures are performed under the oversight, control and direction of the supervising
radiologist. A supervising radiologist shall establish written protocols concerning any
procedures delegated by such radiologist and implemented by a radiologist assistant.
In addition to those procedures that the supervising radiologist deems appropriate to be
performed under personal supervision, the following procedures shall be performed
under personal supervision: (A) Lumbar puncture under fluoroscopic guidance, (B)
lumbar myelogram, (C) thoracic or cervical myelogram, (D) nontunneled venous central
line placement, (E) venous catheter placement for dialysis, (F) breast needle localization,
and (G) ductogram.
(b) A radiologist assistant shall not: (1) Interpret images, (2) make diagnoses, (3)
prescribe medications or therapies, or (4) administer anesthesia.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 86; P.A. 10-117, S. 27.)
History: P.A. 09-232 effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 10-117 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting ", including contrast media
administration and needle or catheter placement," re procedures performed under personal supervision, effective July
1, 2011.
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Sec. 20-74rr. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2011.) Professional liability
insurance requirements. Each person licensed to practice as a radiologist assistant
who provides direct patient care services shall maintain professional liability insurance
or other indemnity against liability for professional malpractice in an amount that shall
not be less than five hundred thousand dollars for one person, per occurrence, with an
aggregate of not less than one million five hundred thousand dollars.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 87.)
History: P.A. 09-232 effective July 1, 2011.
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Sec. 20-74ss. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2011.) Disciplinary action
against radiologist assistants. The Commissioner of Public Health may take any disciplinary action set forth in section 19a-17 against a radiologist assistant for any of the
following reasons: (1) Failure to conform to the accepted standards of the profession;
(2) conviction of a felony; (3) fraud or deceit in obtaining or seeking reinstatement of
a license to practice as a radiologist assistant; (4) fraud or deceit in the practice of the
profession; (5) negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities;
(6) physical, mental or emotional illness or disorder resulting in an inability to conform
to the accepted standards of the profession; (7) alcohol or substance abuse; (8) wilful
falsification of entries in any hospital, patient or other record pertaining to the profession;
or (9) violation of any provision of sections 20-74nn to 20-74tt, inclusive, and subsection
(c) of section 19a-14. The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a
reasonable physical or mental examination if the physical or mental capacity of the
license holder 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 said section 19a-17. The commissioner shall give notice
and an opportunity to be heard on any contemplated action under said section 19a-17.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 88.)
History: P.A. 09-232 effective July 1, 2011.
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Sec. 20-74tt. (Note: This section is effective July 1, 2011.) Implementation of
licensure requirements by the Department of Public Health. The Department of
Public Health shall only be required to implement the provisions of sections 20-74nn
to 20-74ss, inclusive, and subsection (c) of section 19a-14 as relate to the licensure of
radiologist assistants, if appropriations are available.
(P.A. 09-232, S. 90.)
History: P.A. 09-232 effective July 1, 2011.
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