License versus Non-License States

Journal Title: Radiology – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Technologists in the imaging modalities (radiology, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, etc.), mostly are required to obtain a certification and state license for whichever state they may work. There are, however, some states that have passed litigation that allow for workers in the imaging sciences to administer ionizing radiation without any formal education or training. There are currently eleven state that do not require any form of qualification to administer ionizing radiation.1 In those states organizations can hire anyone to administer ionizing radiation to the public, as oppose to licensure states that require a minimum of two years of education and certification of a national board exam to do the same. This writing will compare the pros and cons of requiring a license and not requiring one.

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Anthony Todd Dotson

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  • EP ID EP554400
  • DOI 10.17140/ROJ2-e005
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Anthony Todd Dotson (2017). License versus Non-License States. Radiology – Open Journal, 2(2), 4-5. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-554400