An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiolo...

Summary

The bill revises the Medical Practice Act by creating new license categories and clear definitions for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, trainees, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, genetic counselors, and prosthetic/orthotic specialists. It spells out what each modality (CT, MRI, sonography, etc.) means, sets qualification standards, and removes old radiology education provisions. The goal is to modernize oversight and protect patients by ensuring qualified practitioners.

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