The Legislature finds that in the interest of public health that:
(1) The people of this state should be protected from excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation, radioactive isotopes, radio waves, and magnetic fields energy; and
(2) A person performing medical imaging or radiation therapy technology in this state shall be licensed.
Therefore, it is the purpose of this article to regulate the practice of medical imaging or radiation therapy in this state by requiring that a person have a license, apprentice license or permit when practicing medical imaging or radiation therapy technology.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 23. Radiologic Technologists
§30-23-1. License Required to Practice
§30-23-5. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners
§30-23-6. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-23-8. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-23-9. Requirements for Radiologic Technology License
§30-23-10. Scope of Practice for a Radiologic Technologist
§30-23-11. Scope of Practice for a Radiation Therapist
§30-23-12. Exemptions From Radiologic Technology License
§30-23-13. Requirements for Temporary Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology License
§30-23-15. Requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologist License
§30-23-16. Scope of Practice for Nuclear Medicine Technologist
§30-23-17. Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist License
§30-23-18. Scope of Practice for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
§30-23-20. Requirements for Podiatric Medical Assistant Permit
§30-23-21. Scope of Practice for Podiatric Medical Assistants
§30-23-22. License and Permit Renewal Requirements
§30-23-24. Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension or Revocation; Disciplinary Action
§30-23-25. Complaints; Investigations; Notice
§30-23-26. Hearing and Judicial Review