The U.S. Senate has introduced its version of legislation that would set mandatory standards for the accreditation and education of radiologic technologists. The Senate bill is called the Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence, or RadCARE, bill. Similar legislation was introduced into the House of Representatives in March.
RadCARE would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish minimum educational and credentialing standards for personnel who plan and deliver radiation therapy and perform all types of diagnostic imaging procedures except medical ultrasound. Currently, training standards are voluntary in many states, which has led to some concern over RTs performing radiologic procedures with minimal experience and training.
The bill is backed by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists of Albuquerque, NM, and was introduced by senators Michael Enzi (R-WY) and Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA).
By AuntMinnie.com staff writersJune 9, 2003
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