(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in this State.
(2) A radiologist assistant may not:
(i) Interpret images;
(ii) Make diagnoses; or
(iii) Prescribe medications or therapies.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) An individual employed by the federal government as a radiation therapist, radiographer, a nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant while the individual is practicing within the scope of that employment; or
(2) A radiation therapy student, a radiography student, a nuclear medicine technology student, or a radiology assistant student enrolled in an education program which is accredited by an approved accrediting organization while practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in that program.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance
Section 14-5B-01 - Definitions
Section 14-5B-02 - Practicing a Health Occupation Is Not Limited
Section 14-5B-03 - Regulations
Section 14-5B-05 - Advisory Committee
Section 14-5B-06 - Powers and Duties of Committee and Board
Section 14-5B-07 - Form and Manner of Practice
Section 14-5B-08 - Licensing Requirements
Section 14-5B-09 - Qualification for License
Section 14-5B-10 - Application for License
Section 14-5B-11 - Authority Granted by License
Section 14-5B-12 - Expiration and Renewal of License
Section 14-5B-12.1 - Notification of Change in Name or Address; Penalty
Section 14-5B-13 - Surrender of License
Section 14-5B-14 - Denial of License
Section 14-5B-15.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting
Section 14-5B-16 - Reinstatement
Section 14-5B-17 - Unauthorized Practice Prohibited
Section 14-5B-18 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representation to Public
Section 14-5B-18.1 - Employment of Individuals Without License Prohibited