CHAPTER 376c*

RADIOGRAPHERS, RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS,
RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS AND
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTS

*See Sec. 19a-88b re renewal of certain professional and occupational licenses, certificates, permits or registrations which become void while the holder is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States.

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Note: Readers should refer to the 2024 Supplement, revised to January 1, 2024, for updated versions of statutes amended, repealed or added during the 2023 legislative sessions.


Sec. 20-74aa. Definitions.

Sec. 20-74bb. Qualifications for licensure. Scope of practice. License renewal. Practice pending examination.

Sec. 20-74cc. Disciplinary action.

Sec. 20-74dd. Performance of venipuncture and administration of medication.

Sec. 20-74ee. Construction of chapter.

Sec. 20-74ff. Continuing education: Definitions; contact hours; attestation; record-keeping; exemptions, waivers and extensions; reinstatement of void licenses.

Secs. 20-74gg to 20-74ll. Reserved

Sec. 20-74mm. Radiologist assistants. Definitions. Permitted and prohibited activities. Supervisory requirements.

Sec. 20-74nn. Radiologist assistants: Definitions.

Sec. 20-74oo. Radiologist assistants: Qualifications for licensure; use of title; construction; license renewal.

Sec. 20-74pp. Requirements re supervising radiologists.

Sec. 20-74qq. Radiologist assistants: Permitted and prohibited activities.

Sec. 20-74rr. Professional liability insurance requirements.

Sec. 20-74ss. Disciplinary action against radiologist assistants.

Sec. 20-74tt. Implementation of licensure requirements by the Department of Public Health.

Sec. 20-74uu. Nuclear medicine technologists. Definition. Permitted and prohibited activities.


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.

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 naturopath 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 five 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; P.A. 15-244, S. 115; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 474.)

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; P.A. 15-244 amended Subsec. (c) to increase renewal fee from $100 to $105, effective July 1, 2015; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 changed effective date of P.A. 15-244, S. 115, from July 1, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and applicable to the renewal of a license or certificate that expires on or after that date, effective June 30, 2015.

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.

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.

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 naturopath 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: (A) Prohibit a nuclear medicine technologist, as defined in section 20-74uu, who (i) has successfully completed the individual certification exam for computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, and (ii) holds and maintains in good standing, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board from fully operating a computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging portion of a hybrid-fusion imaging system, including diagnostic imaging, in conjunction with a positron emission tomography or single-photon emission computed tomography imaging system; or (B) require a technologist who is certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and who operates a bone densitometry system under the supervision, control and responsibility of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370, to be licensed as a radiographer.

(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; P.A. 11-242, S. 40; P.A. 13-208, S. 68; P.A. 14-231, S. 40; P.A. 15-242, S. 28; P.A. 18-168, S. 53.)

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; P.A. 11-242 amended Subsec. (a)(4) to substitute “technologist certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry” for “Nuclear Medicine Technologist certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board”; P.A. 13-208 amended Subsec. (a)(4) by substituting provision re nuclear medicine technologist operating imaging system for provision re radiographer operating bone densitometry system, effective July 1, 2013; P.A. 14-231 amended Subsec. (a)(4) by designating existing provisions re requirements for nuclear medicine technologist as new Subpara. (A), redesignating existing Subparas. (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), adding new Subpara. (B) re technologist who operates bone densitometry system and making a technical change; P.A. 15-242 amended Subsec. (a)(4) by adding reference to Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; P.A. 18-168 amended Subsec. (a)(4)(i) by adding reference to Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, effective June 13, 2018.

See Sec. 20-12i re use of fluoroscopy by physician assistants.

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, a licensed physician assistant or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse 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; P.A. 16-39, S. 32; P.A. 21-196, S. 38.)

History: P.A. 16-39 amended Subsec. (f) by adding reference to licensed advanced practice registered nurse; P.A. 21-196 amended Subsec. (f) by adding reference to licensed physician assistant.

Secs. 20-74gg to 20-74ll. Reserved for future use.

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.

Sec. 20-74nn. 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.

Sec. 20-74oo. 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).

Sec. 20-74pp. 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.

Sec. 20-74qq. 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.

Sec. 20-74rr. 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.

Sec. 20-74ss. 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.

Sec. 20-74tt. 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.

Sec. 20-74uu. Nuclear medicine technologists. Definition. Permitted and prohibited activities. (a) As used in this section, “nuclear medicine technologist” means a person who holds and maintains current certification in good standing as a nuclear medicine technologist with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

(b) The practice of nuclear medicine technology includes the use of sealed and unsealed radioactive materials, as well as pharmaceuticals, adjunctive medications and imaging modalities with or without contrast as part of diagnostic evaluation and therapy. The responsibilities of a nuclear medicine technologist include, but are not limited to, patient care, quality control, diagnostic procedures and testing, administration of radiopharmaceutical and adjunctive medications, in vitro diagnostic testing, radionuclide therapy and radiation safety.

(c) A nuclear medicine technologist may perform nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision and direction of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370 provided: (1) The physician is satisfied as to the ability and competency of the nuclear medicine technologist; (2) such delegation is consistent with the health and welfare of the patient and in keeping with sound medical practice; and (3) such procedures are performed under the oversight, control and direction of the physician.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a person who is enrolled in a nuclear medicine technology educational program acceptable to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, provided such activities and services are incidental to the course of study.

(e) A nuclear medicine technologist shall not: (1) Operate a stand-alone computed tomography imaging system, except as provided in section 20-74ee; or (2) independently perform a nuclear cardiology stress test, except the nuclear medicine technologist may administer adjunct medications and radio pharmaceuticals during the nuclear cardiology stress test and perform the imaging portion of the nuclear cardiology stress test.

(P.A. 13-208, S. 66.)

History: P.A. 13-208 effective July 1, 2013.