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Constitution, R.A. No. 7431 and other laws, the rules and regulations
Section 2. They should, above all, consider the welfare and well-being of the
of the community.
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Article II
Technologists must at all times act with dignity and sincerity and must
Section 2. They should keep in confidence any data or findings obtained in the
Section 3. They should not discriminate against anybody and should attend to all
Section 4. They should provide the highest level of technical Know how in the
compassion, and privacy to the patient/ client and his family. They
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Article III
mind that their profession is a public trust, and that they at all times
maintain and uphold the dignity and integrity of their profession and
7431, the rules and regulations and this Code of Ethics for registered
Radiologic Technology.
Section 3. They should share information and experiences with their fellow
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Section 5. They should avoid instances where their personal interest and
colleagues or employers.
Section 6. They should at all times perform their tasks with honor and dignity and
Section 7. They should at all times keep their reputation above reproach and
Section 8. They should at all times strive to enhance professional growth through
Section 9. They should not degrade the reputation, competence, and capability of
Section 10. They should encourage and provide opportunities for professional
Section 11. They should adhere to the principles of due process and equality of
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Section 12. They should align personal philosophies and attitudes with those of
Section 13. They should help to create and maintain conditions under which
expressions.
Section 14. They should be receptive to new ideas, knowledge, and innovations
Article IV
RELATION TO AGENCY
Section 3. They should perform the tasks assigned them by their governmental
agency employer in good faith and to the best of their abilities utilizing
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patients safety maybe jeopardized by their neglect.
Section 4. They should help promote, support, assist, and establish goodwill and
professions.
Article V
Section 3. They should be entitled to a just and fair compensation for services
rendered.
Section 4. They should not allow their names to be advertised by any person or
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7431
OTHER PURPOSES.
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Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known and cited as the "Radiologic
ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment and research through the
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act the following terms and
shall mean:
and injuries;
gamma rays, ultrasound and radio frequency rays, in the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases;
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(c) "X-ray technologist" is a bona fide holder of a certificate of registration
(e) "Radiology" is a branch of medical science, which deals with the use of
twenty-three.
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Sec. 4. Practice X-ray Technology. — The practice of x-ray technology
shall include any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts
technologist.
any of the acts abovementioned; Provided, That under the law or laws
governing their respective professions, they may perform the said acts;
Provided, further, That no person shall use the title "X-ray Technologist" or
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Sec. 5. Practice of Radiology Technology. — The practice of radiologic
technology shall include any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes,
technologist.
radiologic technologist.
any of the acts abovementioned: Provided, That under the law or laws
governing their respective professions, they may perform the said acts:
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Sec. 6. Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology. — There is hereby
Chairman and four (4) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the
the association of radiologists; and one (1) medical physicist from a list to
(4) Is neither a member of the faculty, whether full time, part time or
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directly or indirectly, in such institution during his term of office as a
Board member.
(b) Three (3) members of the Board, including the Chairman, shall at the
(c) One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:
(2) Has at least ten (10) years practice as a radiologist prior to his
appointment.
(d) One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:
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Sec. 8. Term of Office. — The members of the Board shall hold office for a
term of three (3) years from the date of their appointment until their
That the first appointees to the Board shall hold office for the
following terms: the Chairman for three (3) years; two (2) members
for two (2) years and two (2) members for one (1) year. Vacancies
Sec. 9. Duties and functions of the Boards. — The Board shall have the
(d) To investigate any violation of this Act of the rules and regulations
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documents in connection therewith and compel their attendance by the
Regulation Commission;
(f) To look, from time to time, into the condition affecting the practice of
carry out the provisions of this Act: Provided, that the same shall be issued
(h) To adopt a seal to authenticate its official documents. The Board shall
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Sec. 10. Compensation of the Board. — The members of the Board shall
Appropriations Act.
Sec. 11. Removal of Board Members. — Any member of the Board may be
Commission.
Sec. 12. Supervision of the Board and Custody of its Records. — The
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Sec. 13. Rules and Regulations. — Subject to the approval of the
Commission, the Board shall set ethical and professional standards for the
this Act. Such standards, rules and regulations shall take effect one (1)
Sec. 14. Annual Report. — The Board shall, at the end of each calendar
Sec. 15. Requirement for the Practice of Radiologic Technology and X-ray
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Sec. 16. Exemption from Examination in X-ray Technology. — Examination
(b) Those who, prior to the approval of this Act, have passed the Civil
register with the Board after they shall have complied with the
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(b) Radiologists from other countries invited for lectures of consultation or
permit from the Board which shall be valid as the Board may
(c) Those who, prior to the approval of this Act, have passed the
(d) Those who prior to the approval of this Act, have passed the Civil
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Those falling under categories (a), (c) and (d) shall register with the Board
after they shall have complied with the requirements for registration as
radiologic technologists.
under the provisions of this Act and other exiting laws, all applicants for
the Board, through the Commission, according to its rules and regulations
under this Act shall, prior to admission for examination establish to the
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of an associate in radiologic technology diploma from a school,
modified by the Board, the examination in x-ray technology shall cover the
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Sec. 21. Scope of Examination in Radiologic Technology. — Unless
weights as follows:
(f) Ultrasound 5%
Resonance Imaging 5%
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Sec. 22. Report of Ratings. — The Board shall, within one hundred twenty
(120) days after the date of completion of the examination, report the
least 75% with no rating below 60% in any subject. An examinee who
obtains an average rating of 75% or higher but gets a rating below 60% in
pass the second examination, the examinee must obtain a rating of 75%
qualify after the third examination, he shall be required to take the entire
examination.
professional oath before the Board or before any person authorized by the
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Sec. 24. Issuance of Certificates of Registration. — Every applicant who has
certificates to persons who apply for the same who are exempt from the
registration shall contain the full name of the registrant, serial number,
Sec. 25. Fees. — Unless otherwise fixed by the Commission, each examinee or
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Sec. 26. Penal Provisions. — Any person who shall practice radiologic
of this Act, with any of the following attending circumstances shall, upon
conviction by final judgment, be punished with a fine of not less than Ten
thousand pesos (P10,000) nor more than Forty thousand pesos (P4,000),
or by imprisonment of not less than one (1) year nor more than six (6)
this Act;
person;
registration;
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(f) Violation of any of the provision or provisions of this Act.
Act of the year following the approval of this Act and thereafter.
Sec. 28. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, and other
Sec. 30. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect one (1) month after
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