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What is the title of the Act that regulates the practice of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines?
Radiologic Technology Act of 1992
What is the purpose of the State policy on Radiologic Technology?
To ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment and research through the application of machines and/or equipment using radiation
What is the definition of Radiologic Technology according to the Act?
The application of machines and/or equipment using radiation
Who appoints the Chairman and members of the Board of Radiologic Technology?
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How many radiologic technologists are recommended by the Commission to be appointed as members of the Board of Radiologic Technology?
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What is one of the qualifications of a Board member?
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What is not a condition for a Board member to have pecuniary interest in a school or university?
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What is the minimum age requirement for a Board member?
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What is a requirement for successful examinees before practicing their profession as radiologic technologists and/or x-ray technologists?
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What is the amount of the fee for application for examination?
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What information is NOT included in a certificate of registration?
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Who is authorized to administer oaths to successful examinees?
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What is the fee for reissuance of a revoked certificate of registration?
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Who issues the certificates of registration to exempt applicants?
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What is the minimum number of years of practice required for a radiologic technologist to be appointed as a member of the Board?
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How many members of the Board shall be radiologic technologists at the time of their appointment?
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What is the requirement for a radiologist to be appointed as a member of the Board?
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What is the basis for the compensation of members of the Board?
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Who has the power to remove a member of the Board from office?
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What is the requirement for a person to practice as a radiologic and/or x-ray technologist in the Philippines?
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What is the effect of a member of the Board being deemed automatically registered as a radiologic technologist?
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What is the purpose of Sections 16 and 17 of the content?
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Who are exempt from examination in X-ray technology?
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What is the condition for radiologic technologists from other countries to be exempt from examination?
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What is required of those who are exempt from examination under Section 7 and 17?
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Which of the following is not a category of individuals exempt from examination in X-ray technology?
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What is the purpose of Section 17?
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Who is required to take the Civil Service examination for X-ray technicians?
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What is the role of the Department of Health -- Radiation Health Office in exemption from examination?
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What is the requirement for radiologic technologists from other countries to be exempt from examination under Section 17?
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What is the minimum fine for a person who practices radiologic technology and/or x-ray technology in the Philippines without a certificate of registration?
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What is the punishment for a person who presents or uses someone else's certificate of registration as their own?
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What is the penalty for a person who uses an expired license, or suspended or revoked certificate of registration?
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What is the penalty for a person who gives false or forged evidence to the Board of Radiologic Technology in order to obtain a certificate of registration?
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What is the penalty for a person who poses or advertises as a registered radiologic and/or x-ray technologist without a valid certificate of registration?
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What is the punishment for a person who violates any of the provisions of this Act?
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What is the purpose of Section 27 of the Act?
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What is the effect of Section 28 of the Act?
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Study Notes
Republic Act No. 7431: Radiologic Technology Act of 1992
- This Act regulates the practice of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines, creates the Board of Radiologic Technology, defines its powers and functions, and outlines other purposes.
Title and Policy
- The Act is known as the "Radiologic Technology Act of 1992."
- The State's policy is to upgrade the practice of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines to protect the public from radiation hazards and ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Definitions
- X-ray Technology: not defined
- Radiologic Technology: not defined
- X-ray Technologist: not defined
- Radiologic Technologist: not defined
- Radiology: not defined
- Radiologist: not defined
- Medical Physicist: not defined
- Board: the Board of Radiologic Technology
- Commission: the Professional Regulation Commission
Practice of Radiologic Technology and X-ray Technology
- No person shall practice or offer to practice as a radiologic and/or x-ray technologist in the Philippines without obtaining a proper certificate of registration from the Board.
Board of Radiologic Technology
- The Board is composed of a Chairman and four members, appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission.
- The Board members must meet certain qualifications, including being a citizen and resident of the Philippines, being of good moral character, and having a minimum age of 30 years.
Qualifications and Term of Office
- Board members must have at least 10 years of practice in their respective fields (radiologic technologist, radiologist, or medical physicist).
- The term of office is not specified.
Duties and Functions of the Board
- Not specified in this section.
Removal of Board Members
- Any member of the Board may be removed from office by the President upon the recommendation of the Commission for after having been given the opportunity to defend themselves in a proper administrative investigation.
Compensation of the Board
- The members of the Board shall receive the same compensation as members of other Boards under the supervision of the Commission.
Annual Report and Rules and Regulations
- Not specified in this section.
Exemption from Examination
- Certain individuals are exempt from examination, including the first members of the Board, those who have passed the Civil Service examination for x-ray technicians, and medical radiation technologists.
Examination and Qualifications
- The examination requirements and qualifications for radiologic technologists and x-ray technologists are specified in this section.
Issuance of Certificates of Registration
- Certificates of registration are issued to successful examinees, and contain the full name of the registrant, serial number, signature of the Commissioner, date of issuance, and the official seal of the Board.
Fees
- Fees for examination, registration, and replacement of lost or destroyed certificates are specified in this section.
Penal Provisions
- Violations of the Act, including practicing without a certificate of registration, presenting or using a false certificate, and other offenses, are punishable by fines and imprisonment.
Appropriations
- The amount necessary for the compensation of the members of the Board shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, orders, and other issuances inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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A quiz on the Republic Act No. 7431 regulating the practice of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines, creating the Board of Radiologic Technology and defining its powers and functions.
