Florida Statutes Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)

• 468.3001 - Short Title.
  This part may be cited as the “Radiological Personnel Certification Act.”History.—ss. 1, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 2006-139.
• 468.3003 - Declaration Of Policy.
  It is declared to be the policy of the state that the health and safety of the people must be protected against the harmful effects...
• 468.301 - Definitions.
  As used in this part, the term:(1) “Basic X-ray machine operator” means a person who is employed by a licensed practitioner to perform certain radiographic functions,...
• 468.302 - Use Of Radiation; Identification Of Certified Persons; Limitations; Exceptions.
  (1) Except as provided in this section, a person may not use radiation or otherwise practice radiologic technology or any of the duties of a radiologist...
• 468.303 - Rules.
  The department is authorized to make such rules, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this part. The...
• 468.304 - Certification.
  The department shall certify any applicant who meets the following criteria:(1) Pays to the department a nonrefundable fee that may not exceed $100, plus the actual...
• 468.305 - Certification; Standards.
  The department shall develop standards for certification for the categories of radiological personnel or procedures specified in s. 468.302. The certification standards shall be developed...
• 468.306 - Examinations.
  An applicant for certification as a radiologic technologist, basic X-ray machine operator, or basic X-ray machine operator-podiatric medicine, except an applicant certified pursuant to s....
• 468.3065 - Certification By Endorsement.
  (1) The department may issue a certificate by endorsement to practice as a radiologist assistant to an applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting...
• 468.307 - Certificate; Issuance; Display.
  (1) The department shall issue a certificate to each candidate who has met the requirements of ss. 468.304 and 468.306 or has qualified under s. 468.3065....
• 468.309 - Certificate; Duration; Renewal; Reversion To Inactive Status; Members Of Armed Forces And Spouses.
  (1)(a) A certificate issued in accordance with this part expires as specified in rules adopted by the department which establish a procedure for the biennial renewal...
• 468.3095 - Inactive Status; Reactivation; Automatic Suspension; Reinstatement.
  (1) A certificateholder may request that his or her certificate be placed in an inactive status by making application to the department and paying a fee...
• 468.3101 - Disciplinary Grounds And Actions.
  (1) The department may make or require to be made any investigations, inspections, evaluations, and tests, and require the submission of any documents and statements, which...
• 468.311 - Violations; Penalties.
  Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:(1) Practicing radiologic technology or performing...
• 468.3115 - Injunctive Relief.
  The practice of radiologic technology or the performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant in violation of this part, or the performance of any...
• 468.312 - Fees; Disposition.
  All moneys derived from fees imposed pursuant to this part shall be placed in the Radiation Protection Trust Fund to be used by the department...
• 468.314 - Advisory Council On Radiation Protection; Appointment; Terms; Powers; Duties.
  (1) The Advisory Council on Radiation Protection is created within the Department of Health and shall consist of 16 persons to be appointed by the State...
• 468.315 - Treatment Program For Impaired Radiological Personnel.
  Radiological personnel who are subject to certification under this part are governed by s. 456.076 as if they were under the jurisdiction of the Division...

Last modified: September 23, 2016