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...

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The bill amends the Medical Practice Act to define and license medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, trainees, genetic counselors, prosthetists and other allied health workers. It sets education, moral‑character, insurance and renewal requirements, and makes it illegal to perform these services without a state license after a two‑year grace period. The changes also repeal outdated radiologic provisions and require the State Board of Medicine to issue implementing regulations.

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