SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

6 4 SEP 2013
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and V
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. NE

House Bill No. 2974
EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1992, Republic Act 7431 was enacted in order to regulate the
practice of radiologic technology in the Philippines. Through the law, the
government sought to protect the public from 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

In order to uphold such policy, RA 7431 created the Board of
Radiologic Technology composed of three (3) radiologic technologists, one (1)
radiologist, and one (1) medical physicist.

However, including a radiologist and a medical physicist in the board
defeats the intent of the law. Under the law, a radiologist is a licensed
physician who specializes in the diagnosis or treatment of diseases with the
use of radiation while a medical physicist specializes in the application of the
principles and techniques of physics in medicine. These are entirely different
from those who practice radiologic technology-related professions. Whereas
this specific technology is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with
the application of radio frequency rays in the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases, this set up then does not call for representation of radiologists and
medical physicists to the Board.

This proposed measure then seeks to address this loophole in the law
by excluding the radiologist and medical physicist from the Board of
Radiologic Technology. Also, the bill changes the scope of examinations in
radiologic and x-ray technologist to more practical subjects with their
corresponding weights also modified,

In view of the foregoing, passage of the bill is earnestly sought.

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 2g74

AN ACT
TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF R.A. 7431, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE “RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1992, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Paragraphs (f) and (g) of Section 3 of RA 7431 are hereby
deleted and paragraphs (h) and (i) of the same Section are correspondingly
renumbered as (f) and (g) as follows:

“Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following
terms shall mean:

(a) xxx

(b) xxx

() xxx

(d) xxx

(e) xxx

[(f) “Radiologist” is a licensed physician who specializes in the

diagnosis or treatment of disease with the use of radiations;

(g) “Medical Physicist” is a physicist who specializes in the

application of the principles and techniques of physics in

medicine;]

[(h)] () "Board refers to the Board of Radiologic Technology; and

{1 @) “Commission” refers to the Professional Regulation

Commission created under Presidential Decree No. 223.”

SECTION 2. Section 6 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 6. Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology. -
There is hereby created a Board of Radiologic Technology which shall be
composed of a chairman and four (4) members, all of whom shall be
appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the


Professional Regulation Commission. The Commission shall recommend
[three (3)] FIVE (5) radiologic technologists from a list to be submitted by the
Association of Radiologic Technologists; [one (1) radiologist from a list to
be submitted by the association of radiologists; and one (1) medical
physicist from a list to be submitted by the association of medical
physicist:] Provided, however, That the said association is accredited in
accordance with Presidential Decree No. 223: Provided, further, That each
person whose name is submitted shall possess the qualifications prescribed
in Section 7 of this Act.”

SECTION 3. Section 7 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 7. Quafification of Board Members.

(a) xxx
Xxx
(2) xxx
() xxx
(4) xxx
(b) xxx
(1) xxx

(2)Have at least ten(10) years practice as radiologic
technologists prior to their appointment Provided, That the
[three (3)] FIVE (5) radiologic tecnologists appointed as
members of the first board shall be deemed automatically
registered as radiologic technologists upon assumption of
their duties as members.
(c)One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his
appointment:
(1) Be a radiologist; and
(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:
(1) Be a medical physicist; and
(2) Has at least ten (10) years practice as a medical
physicist.]”

SECTION 4. Paragraphs (a), (b), (©), (d), (€), and (9) of section 20 of
RA 7431 are hereby deleted and substituted to read as follows:

Section 20. Scope of Examination in X-ray Technology. Unless
changed or modified by the Board, the examination in x-ray technology shall
cover the following subjects with the corresponding weights as follows:

[fa)xxx
(b) xxx


(c) xxx
(d) xxx
(e) xxx
(f) xxx
(g) xxx

(a) Image Production and Evaluation
Photochemistry and Darkroom Procedures, ai Radloareb lie
Technique and Film Analysis ............ .

(b) Patient Care & Management
Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology, Nursing
Procedures, Department Administration Ethics with
Jurisprudence ........ oe

(c) Radiographic Procedures and: Techniques |
Radiographic Positioning , Special Procedures with
and without Contrast Media .............

(d) Physics of Diagnostic Radiation and Protection

Radiation Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation
Protection and Equipment Maintenance ........

- 25%

25%

. 25%

. 25%

SECTION 5. Paragraphs (a), (b), (0), (4), (©), (9, (@), (h), ( & () of Section 21

are hereby deleted and substituted and amended to read as follows:

Section 21. Scope of Examination in Radiologic Technology. Unless
changed or modified by the Board, the examination in radiologic technology
shalll cover the following subjects with the corresponding weights as follows:

[fa) xxx
(b) xxx
(c) xxx
(d) xxx
(e) xxx
(f) xxx
(g) xxx
(h) xxx
(i) xxx
(i) xxx

(a) Image Production and Evaluation
Photochemistry and Darkroom Procedures, HRaciograp aa
Technique and Film Analysis i...

(b) Patient Care & Management
Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology, Nursing

- 20%


Procedures, Department Administration Ethics with
Jurisprudence ...cssoeseeeiernee pists ECOL COW
(©) Radiographic Procedures and Techniques
Radiographic Positioning , Special Procedures with
And without Contrast Media .....:ssssnssieennnsnene
(d) Physies of Diagnostic Radiation and Protection
Radiation Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation
Protection and Equipment Maintenance 0.0.0.0.
(€) Radiological Sciences
Ultrasound , Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine
Radiologic Pathology, Computed Tomography, Magnetic
Resonance Imaging, Digital Subtraction Angiography ........c....-. 20%

20%

+ 25%

ALL_ SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES IN THE X-RAY TECHNOLOGY
EXAMINATION ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE THE X-RAY TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECTS WHICH ARE ENUMERATED IN SECTION 20, BUT MUST TAKE
ONLY THE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY SUBJECTS SUCH AS:

A) ULTRASOUND... «+ 20%
B) RADIATION THERAPY ws 20%
C) NUCLEAR MEDICINE - 15%

D) RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY .. . 15%
E) COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY .......... er ic. |
F) MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING .. soe 15%

SECTION 6. Section 22 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 22. Report of Ratings. The Board shall, within fone
hundred twenty (120)] A PERIOD OF TEN (10) days after the date of
completion of the examination, report the rating obtained by each candidate to
the Commission which shall submit such report to the President of the
Philippines for approval

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SECTION 7. Paragraph (g) of Section 26 of RA 7431 is hereby added to read
as follows:

“Section 26. Penal Provisions. Any person who shall practice radiologic
technology and x-ray technology in the Philippines, within the meaning 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 (10,000.00) nor more than Forty Thousand Pesos (P40,000.00), or by
imprisonment of not less than one (1) year nor more than six (6) years, or
both at the discretion of the court:


(a) xxx
(b) xxx
(c) xxx
(d) xxx
(e) xxx
() xxx
(9) FAILURE ON HIS PART TO BE A MEMBER OF AN APO.”

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, and other
issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in two(2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,