LSRT pursuing changes to the Licensure Law
In the January issue of the Focal Spot Monitor it was reported the LSRT was active in preparing a proposal for some changes to L.R.S. 37:3200-3219 (Radiologic Technologists Licensing Law). The proposed changes were the result of an LSRTBE committee and the LSRT working together to address licensure issues facing the professional areas of fusion imaging and the Radiologist Assistant. This article is a follow-up article to update LSRT members on those changes being considered. (see FSM volume 20, issue 2 for the original article)
The Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE) law revision committee has met on several occasions and had productive meetings. The committee was originally formed to review our current licensing law with an eye to recognizing and dealing with the changes in technology and imaging that are so prevalent in the day and age.
The committee is currently in the process of studying the various issues related to the creation of laws and rules and regulations related to the practice of “fusion imaging” and “Radiologist Assistant”.
The issues are complex and the committee has concluded that it is not feasible to seek any legislative changes this year but instead is in the process of exploring temporary measures that can be put in place while these issues are resolved.
The LSRTBE Law Revision Committee consist of a dedicated group of professionals who are comitted to this process. The committee members are: Laura Aaron, Ph.D., R.T. (R)(M), David Hemstreet, R.T. (R)(N), Gregory Bradley, M.Ed., R.T. (R), Harold Gaspard, B.S., R.T., (R), Edward Bluth, M.D., FACR, Deborah Lea, M.S, R.T. (R), Susan Hammonds-Guarisco, B.S., R.T. (R), Katherine Muslow, ATTY, Richard Whitehorn, B.S., R.T. (R), Steve Trichell, R. T. (N)
THERE IS A LICENSURE LAW IN LOUISIANA
Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
(LSRTBE)
Listed below are some highlights the LSRT felt was informational about the Licensure Law in Louisiana. For specific rues and regulation and exact law information, you must contact the LSRTBE.
The Louisiana Legislature passed
legislation to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. R. S. 37:
3200- LA Licensure of Radiologic Technologists was enacted to establish
good practice and protect the safety of the public from overexposure and
unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure by unqualified operators of medical
equipment producing and emitting ionizing radiation. This law pertains to both
diagnostic and therapeutic uses of ionizing radiation on humans for medical
purposes.
Pursuant to the Louisiana Licensure Law, any individual who performs radiologic
procedures on humans shall hold a valid Louisiana radiologic technology license.
The LSRTBE has developed many position statements. Listed are a few examples of
those position statements:
Radiologic Technologists Scope of
Practice
Venipuncture
Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Louisiana Radiologic Technologist
License Law
Licensure fees are currently $50.00 for two years. Documentation
of 24 hours of continuing education is required for licensure renewal. All
license renewal periods are for a two year and expire on May 31.
For information contact the LSRTBE at the address below:
Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Richard S. Whitehorn, L.R.T., Executive Director
3108 Cleary Avenue, Suite 201
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
phone: 504-838-5231
fax: 504-780-1740
Or visit their website at www.lsrtbe.org
