The state of California now allows certified nuclear medicine technologists to administer any radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes.
However, an exemption effective January 1 stipulates that a supervisor must be physically near the room or location where the technologist is performing the procedure and capable of providing immediate assistance.
Following a review of the current certified nuclear medicine technologists education, training, and experience requirements of nationally recognized certification organizations (such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) granted an exemption from 17 CCR 30521(a)(2) to nuclear medicine technologists whose certification includes the scope specified in 17 CCR 30533(a)(4), according to official notice of the Radiologic Health Branch of CDPH.
According to CDPH, the exemption remains valid until rescinded or until regulations modifying CTNM certification requirements and scope authorizations are adopted.
Read the statement here.
