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AFTERNOON
REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 7431
AN ACT REG UL ATI N G T HE P RA CTI CE O F RT I N
THE PHI LI PP I N E S C RE AT I NG THE BO A RD O F RT,
DEF I N I NG I T S POWE RS & FUNCTI O NS & FO R
OTH ER PURPOS E S
SECTION 1
TITLE
> This act shall be known and cited as the
"Radiologic Technology Act of 1992"
SECTION 2
STATEMENT OF POLICY
It is the policy of the state to upgrade the
practice of radiologic technology in the
Philippines for the purposeof protecting the
public from the hazards posed by radiation as
well as to ensure safe and proper diagnosis,
treatment and research through the application
of machines and/or equipment using radiation.
SECTION 3
DEFINITION OF TERMS
X-RAY TECHNOLOGY - branch of radiology which
deals with the technical applications of x-rays as
aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injury.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY - deals with technical
application of radiation such as x-rays, beta rays,
gamma rays, ultrasound and radio frequency rays in
the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
 CONT'S
DEFINITION OF TERMS
X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST - holder of a certificate of
registration for x-raytechnology issued by the BORT.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST- holder of a certificate
of registration for radiologic technologist issued by
the BORT.
 CONT'S
DEFINITION OF TERMS
RADIOLOGY - branch with medical science which
deals with the use of radiation in diagnosis, treatment
and research of diseases.
RADIOLOGIST - licensed physician who specializes in
the diagnosis or treatment of disease with the use of
radiation.
MEDICAL PHYSICIST - a physicist who specializes in
the application of the principles and techniques of
physics in medicine.
 CONT'S
DEFINITION OF TERMS
BOARD- refers to the Boartd of Radiologic Technology
COMMISSION - refers to thr professional Regulatory
Commission created under Presidential Decree 223.
 SECTION 4
PRACTICE OF X-RAY TECNOLOGY

The practice of x-ray technology shall include any and

all acts by wgich one renders, furnishes, or contracts
to render or furnished professional service as an x-ray
technologist.
 SECTION 5
PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGIC
TECNOLOGY
The practice of radiologic technology shall include any
and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or
contracts to render or furnished professional service
as an radiologic technologist.
 SECTION 6
CREATION OF THE BOARD OF
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
1 Chairman
4 Members
 SECTION 7
QUALIFICATION OF BOARD
MEMBERS
A. Each member of th board shall at the time of his appointment
: 1. Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines
2. Be of good moral character
3. Be atleast 30 years of age
4. Neither a member of the faculty of any school where
Radiologic technology is taught.
 CONT'S
QUALIFICATION OF BOARD
MEMBERS
B. Three members of the Board including the Chairman shall at
the time of appointment:
1. Be a Radiologic Technologist
2. Have at least 10 years of practice as radiologic
technologists prior to their appointment.
SECTION 8
TERM OF OFFICE
SECTION 9
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF
THE BOARD
Enforce the provisions of this act.
Administer oaths in accordance with this act.
Suspension/revoke of license after due investigation
Invistigate any violation of this act.
SECTION 10
COMPENSATION OF THE BOARD
 SECTION 11
REMOVAL OF THE BOARD MEMBERS
Neglect of duty
Incompetence or unprofessional
Immoral or dishonorable conduct
 SECTION 12
SUPERVISION OF THE BOARD AND
CUSTODY OF ITS RECORDS
Members of the board shall be under general
supervision of the Commisiion.
SECTION 13
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SECTION 14
ANNUAL REPORT
 SECTION 15
REQUIREMENT FOR THE PRACTICE OF
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AND
X-RAY TECHNOLOGY.
 SECTION 15
REQUIREMENT FOR THE PRACTICE OF
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AND
X-RAY TECHNOLOGY.
 SECTION 16
EXEMPTION FROM EXAMINATION IN
X-RAY TECHNOLOGY
Examination shall not be required for the following
persons:
*First members of the board
*To thoser prior to this act have passed
thecivil service examination for x-ray
technicians under DOH
 SECTION 17
EXEMPTION FROM EXAMINATION IN
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Examination shall not be required for the following
persons:
*First members of the board
*To thoser prior to this act have passed
thecivil service examination for radiologic
technicians under DOH
SECTION 18
EXAMINATION REQUIRED
SECTION 18
EXAMINATION REQUIRED
 SECTION 19
QUALIFICATION FOR EXAMINATION

Filipino Citizen
Good Moral Character
Holder of Baccalaureate Degree of Radiologic
Technology/ X-ray Technology.
 SECTION 20
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION
IN X-RAY TECHNOLOGY
R ad i ati on Ph ys i c s , Ra di a t i on P rot ect i on ,
Equi p ment ma i n ten a n c e - 1 0 %
Ra di o g r a phi c P o si t i o n i n g , R a di o gra p hi c
T e chni que & S p e ci a l P r o ce dure s - 1 0 %
Anatomy and p h ys i ol og y a n d med i ca l
ter mi n ol og y - 1 0 %

Pho tocheme s try a n d Da r k room P roced ures -1 0 %

F i l m Ana lys i s - 5 %
Nur si n g and Dep a rtmen ta l Pr o cedures i n
R ad i o l og y - 5 %
Pr of essi onal E th i c s - 5 %
 SECTION 20
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION IN
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
R ad i ati on Ph ys i c s , Ra di a t i on P rot ect i on ,
Equi p ment ma i n ten a n c e - 1 0 %
Ra di o g r a phi c P o si t i o n i n g , R a di o gra p hi c
T e chni que & S p e ci a l P r o ce dure s - 1 0 % Ul t r a sound - 5 %
Ra di a t i on Th e r a p y - 5 %
Anatomy and p h ys i ol og y a n d med i ca l Nucl e a r Medi ci n e - 5 %
ter mi n ol og y - 1 0 % Ra di o l o g i c Pa t ho lo g y - 5 %
CT/ MRI - 5%
Pho tocheme s try a n d Fi l m A n a l ys i s -1 0 %

Nur si n g and Dep a rtmen t P roced ures i n

R ad i o l og y Pr of es s i on a l E t h i cs -1 0 %
 SECTION 22
REPORT OF RATINGS
SECTION 23
OATH TAKING
SECTION 24
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION
SECTION 25
FEES
Application for examination - 350 Php
Registration after passing the board examination -
250Php
For replacement of lost/destroyed certificate of
registration - 100 Php
For issuance of revoked certificate - 100Php
SECTION 26
PENAL PROVISIONS
A fine of not less than 10,000 nor more than 40,000
pesos or imprisonment of not less tghan 1 year nor more
than 6 years if:

Without Certificate
Expired License
Forged Certificate
 SECTION 27
APPROPRIATIONS
The amount necessary for the compensation of the board
shall be included in the General Appropriation Act.
SECTION 28
REPEALING CLAUSE

All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations

inconsistent are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly
SECTION 29
 SECTION 30
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
This act shall take effect one month after its publication
 RA 7431
Approved: April 22, 1992

RAMON DR . J UAN
V. MI TRA JR F LAVI ER
S p e aker of th e
DOH S ecr et a r y
House NEI L
NEPTALI A. COR AZON C . TRAN
GONZALES AQU I NO C on t ent
Se n a t e Pr esi d e n t Pr e si dent De p a r t ment