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FL Stat § 468.225 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part III - Occupational Therapy (Ss. 468.201-468.225)|468.225 - Exemptions.

468.225 Exemptions.—(1) Nothing in this act shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of:(a) Any person licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed.(b) Any person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the United States, if such person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the organization by which he or she is employed.(c) Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited or approved educational program, if such activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if such a person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.(d) Any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of s. 468.209, if such activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of that section.(2) No provision of this act shall be construed to prohibit physicians, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, osteopathic physicians or surgeons, clinical psychologists, speech-language pathologists, or audiologists from using occupational therapy as a part of or incidental to their profession, when they practice their profession under the statutes applicable to their profession.History.—s. 5, ch. 75-179; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 84-4; s. 4, ch. 90-22; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 282, ch. 97-103; s. 128, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 468.3001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.3001 - Short title.

468.3001 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Radiological Personnel Certification Act.”History.—ss. 1, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 2006-139.
FL Stat § 468.3003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.3003 - Declaration of policy.

468.3003 Declaration of policy.—It is declared to be the policy of the state that the health and safety of the people must be protected against the harmful effects of excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation. Such protection can in some major measure be accomplished by requiring adequate training and experience of persons who use radiation and radiation-emitting equipment in each particular case under the specific direction of licensed practitioners. It is the purpose of this part to establish standards of education, training, and experience and to require the examination and certification of users of radiation and radiation-emitting equipment.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429.Note.—Former s. 468.30.
FL Stat § 468.303 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.303 - Rules.

468.303 Rules.—The department is authorized to make such rules, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this part. The department is authorized to establish by rule fees to be paid for application, examination, reexamination, certification, and renewal, and for recordmaking and recordkeeping, provided that no fee shall exceed the amounts provided in this part. Fees shall be based on department estimates of the revenue required to implement the provisions of this part. The department may, based upon estimates of revenue required to implement this part, establish separate fee schedules for application, examination, reexamination, certification, and renewal for the different categories of certification.History.—s. 4, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 3, ch. 88-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 468.305 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.305 - Certification; standards.

468.305 Certification; standards.—The department shall develop standards for certification for the categories of radiological personnel or procedures specified in s. 468.302. The certification standards shall be developed by the department to provide for educational programs for persons who are duly licensed or have a credential in a recognized health care profession or who have other training that is relevant to the program of study to be undertaken. All such categories shall include a demonstration of safety procedure competency; however, nothing in this part shall be construed to require that all operators of radiation equipment be registered radiologic technologists. An application fee of not more than $350 shall be assessed those educational programs seeking approval from the department. Application for approval shall be made on forms provided by the department. Once approved by the department, an educational program shall be assessed an annual fee not to exceed $150.History.—s. 6, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 5, ch. 88-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 468.306 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.306 - Examinations.

468.306 Examinations.—An applicant for certification as a radiologic technologist, basic X-ray machine operator, or basic X-ray machine operator-podiatric medicine, except an applicant certified pursuant to s. 468.3065, shall be required to pass an examination. An applicant for certification as a specialty technologist shall be certified only in accordance with s. 468.3065. An application for certification as a specialty technologist by examination may not be accepted. In lieu of an examination for a radiologist assistant certificate, the department shall accept a demonstration by the applicant for such a certificate that he or she holds a current certificate or registration as a radiologist assistant granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The department may develop or use examinations for each type of certificate. The department may require an applicant who does not pass an examination after five attempts to complete additional remedial education, as specified by rule of the department, before admitting the applicant to subsequent examinations.(1) The department may contract with organizations that develop such test examinations. Examinations may be administered by the department or the contracting organization.(2) Examinations shall be given for each type of certificate at least twice a year at such times and places as the department may determine to be advantageous for applicants.(3) All examinations must be written and must include positioning, technique, and radiation protection. The department shall pass or fail each applicant on the basis of his or her final grade. The examination for a basic X-ray machine operator must include basic positioning and basic techniques directly related to the skills necessary to safely operate radiographic equipment.(4) A nonrefundable fee not to exceed $75 plus the actual per-applicant cost for purchasing the examination from a national organization shall be charged for any subsequent examination.History.—s. 7, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 6, ch. 88-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 284, ch. 97-103; s. 26, ch. 98-151; s. 58, ch. 99-397; s. 40, ch. 2004-350; s. 5, ch. 2006-139; s. 4, ch. 2012-168.
FL Stat § 468.3065 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.3065 - Certification by endorsement.

468.3065 Certification by endorsement.—(1) The department may issue a certificate by endorsement to practice as a radiologist assistant to an applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $50, demonstrates to the department that he or she holds a current certificate or registration as a radiologist assistant granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.(2) The department may issue a certificate by endorsement to practice radiologic technology to an applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $50, demonstrates to the department that he or she holds a current certificate, license, or registration to practice radiologic technology, provided that the requirements for such certificate, license, or registration are deemed by the department to be substantially equivalent to those established under this part and rules adopted under this part.(3) The department may issue a certificate by endorsement to practice as a specialty technologist to an applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $100, demonstrates to the department that he or she holds a current certificate or registration from a national organization in a particular advanced, postprimary, or specialty area of radiologic technology, such as computed tomography or positron emission tomography.History.—ss. 7, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 285, ch. 97-103; s. 41, ch. 2004-350; s. 6, ch. 2006-139; s. 5, ch. 2012-168.
FL Stat § 468.307 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.307 - Certificate; issuance; display.

468.307 Certificate; issuance; display.—(1) The department shall issue a certificate to each candidate who has met the requirements of ss. 468.304 and 468.306 or has qualified under s. 468.3065. The department may establish a subcategory of a certificate issued under this part limiting the certificateholder to a specific procedure or specific type of equipment. The first regular certificate issued to a new certificateholder expires on the last day of the certificateholder’s birth month and shall be valid for at least 12 months but no more than 24 months. However, if the new certificateholder already holds a regular, active certificate in a different category under this part, the new certificate shall be combined with and expire on the same date as the existing certificate.(2)(a) The department may, at its discretion, issue a temporary certificate to:1. An applicant who has completed an educational program and is awaiting examination for a certificate specified in s. 468.302(2)(b), (c), (e), or (f), if the applicant has met all other requirements established pursuant to s. 468.304.2. A basic X-ray machine operator, if such person is under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner and the licensed practitioner has not requested issuance of a temporary certificate within the previous 18 months, upon application by a licensed practitioner who is practicing in an office of five or fewer licensed practitioners.3. A basic X-ray machine operator-podiatric medicine, if such person is under the direct supervision of a licensed podiatric physician and the licensed podiatric physician has not requested issuance of a temporary certificate within the previous 18 months, upon application by a licensed podiatric physician who is practicing in an office of five or fewer licensed podiatric physicians.(b)1. A temporary certificate, as provided in this subsection, shall be issued only if the department finds that its issuance will not violate the purposes of this part or tend to endanger the public health and safety. Temporary certificates shall not be extended, renewed, or reissued.2. A temporary certificate shall expire automatically 6 months after the date of issuance or when the determination is made either to issue to the applicant, or to deny him or her the issuance of, a regular certificate.(3) Every employer of certificateholders shall display the certificates of all of such employees in a place accessible to view.History.—s. 8, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 7, ch. 88-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 286, ch. 97-103; s. 214, ch. 98-166; s. 129, ch. 99-397; s. 126, ch. 2000-153; s. 42, ch. 2004-350; s. 7, ch. 2006-139; s. 39, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 468.3095 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.3095 - Inactive status; reactivation; automatic suspension; reinstatement.

468.3095 Inactive status; reactivation; automatic suspension; reinstatement.—(1) A certificateholder may request that his or her certificate be placed in an inactive status by making application to the department and paying a fee in an amount set by the department not to exceed $50.(2)(a) A certificate that has been expired for less than 10 years may be reactivated upon payment of the biennial renewal fee and a late renewal fee, not to exceed $100, and submission of a reactivation application containing any information that the department deems necessary to show that the applicant is a certificateholder in good standing and has met the requirements for continuing education. The department shall prescribe, by rule, continuing education requirements as a condition of reactivating a certificate. The continuing education requirements for reactivating a certificate may not exceed 10 classroom hours for each year the certificate was expired and may not exceed 100 classroom hours for all years in which the certificate was expired.(b) A certificate that has been inactive for less than 10 years may be reactivated by meeting all of the requirements of paragraph (a) for expired certificates, except for payment of the fee for late renewal.(c) A certificate that has been inactive or expired for 10 years or more automatically becomes null and void and may not be reactivated, renewed, or used to practice radiologic technology or to perform the duties of a radiologist assistant. A certificateholder whose certificate has become null and void may become certified again only by reapplying to the department as a new applicant and meeting the requirements of s. 468.304 or s. 468.3065.(d) When an expired or inactive certificate is reactivated, the reactivated certificate expires on the last day of the certificateholder’s birth month and shall be valid for at least 12 months but no more than 24 months. However, if the reactivating certificateholder already holds a regular, active certificate in a different category under this part, the reactivated certificate shall be combined with and expire on the same date as the existing certificate.History.—ss. 11, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 288, ch. 97-103; s. 44, ch. 2004-350; s. 9, ch. 2006-139.
FL Stat § 468.311 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.311 - Violations; penalties.

468.311 Violations; penalties.—Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:(1) Practicing radiologic technology or performing the duties of a radiologist assistant without holding an active certificate to do so.(2) Using or attempting to use a certificate which has been suspended or revoked.(3) The willful practice of radiologic technology or the willful performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant by a student without a direct supervisor being present.(4) Knowingly allowing a student to practice radiologic technology or perform the duties of a radiologist assistant without a direct supervisor being present.(5) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate under this part through bribery or fraudulent misrepresentation.(6) Using any name or title specified in s. 468.302(2) or any other name or title which implies that a person is certified to practice radiologic technology or to perform the duties of a radiologist assistant, unless such person is duly certified as provided in this part.(7) Knowingly concealing information relating to the enforcement of this part or rules adopted pursuant to this part.(8) Employing, for the purpose of applying ionizing radiation to, or otherwise practicing radiologic technology or any of the duties of a radiologist assistant on, any human being, any individual who is not certified under the provisions of this part.History.—s. 12, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 98, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 2006-139.
FL Stat § 468.3115 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.3115 - Injunctive relief.

468.3115 Injunctive relief.—The practice of radiologic technology or the performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant in violation of this part, or the performance of any act prohibited in this part, is declared a nuisance inimical to the public health, safety, and welfare of this state. In addition to other remedies provided in this part, the department, or any state attorney in the name of the people of this state, may bring an action for an injunction to restrain such violation until compliance with the provisions of this part and the rules adopted pursuant to this part has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the department.History.—ss. 13, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 2006-139.
FL Stat § 468.312 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.312 - Fees; disposition.

468.312 Fees; disposition.—All moneys derived from fees imposed pursuant to this part shall be placed in the Radiation Protection Trust Fund to be used by the department for the sole purpose of carrying out the provisions of this part.History.—s. 13, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 468.314 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.314 - Advisory Council on Radiation Protection; appointment; terms; powers; duties.

468.314 Advisory Council on Radiation Protection; appointment; terms; powers; duties.—(1) The Advisory Council on Radiation Protection is created within the Department of Health and shall consist of 16 persons to be appointed by the State Surgeon General for 3-year terms.(2) The council shall be comprised of:(a) A certified radiologic technologist-radiographer.(b) A certified radiologic technologist-nuclear medicine.(c) A certified radiologic technologist-therapy.(d) A basic X-ray machine operator or a licensed practitioner who employs such an operator.(e) A board-certified radiologist.(f) A board-certified nuclear medicine physician.(g) A certified health physicist.(h) A certified radiologist assistant.(i) A representative from the administration of a hospital affiliated with a radiologic technology educational program.(j) An expert in environmental radiation matters.(k) A chiropractic radiologist.(l) A board-certified podiatric physician.(m) A board-certified radiological physicist.(n) A board-certified therapeutic radiologist or board-certified radiation oncologist.(o) Two persons, neither of whom has ever been certified pursuant to this part or been a member of any closely related profession.(3) The council shall meet at least twice a year, but no more than four times per year unless authorized by the State Surgeon General.(4) Members of the council shall not receive compensation for their services; however, they are entitled to reimbursement for necessary travel expenses, pursuant to s. 112.061, from the funds derived from fees collected under the provisions of this part.(5)(a) The council may recommend to the department examination procedures for applicants and minimum requirements for qualification of applicants.(b) The council shall:1. Recommend to the department a code of ethics for the certificateholder’s practice of his or her certified profession.2. Make recommendations for the improvement of continuing education courses.3. Make recommendations to the department on matters relating to the practice of radiologic technology, the performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant, and radiation protection.4. Study the utilization of medical imaging and nonionizing radiation, such as nuclear magnetic resonance or similarly related technology, and make recommendations to the department on the personnel appropriate to conduct such procedures and the minimum qualifications for such personnel.History.—ss. 16, 17, 19, ch. 84-269; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 95-146; s. 290, ch. 97-103; s. 75, ch. 97-237; ss. 215, 283, ch. 98-166; s. 66, ch. 2000-158; s. 13, ch. 2006-139; s. 92, ch. 2008-6.
FL Stat § 468.315 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part IV - Radiological Personnel Certification (Ss. 468.3001-468.315)|468.315 - Treatment program for impaired radiological personnel.

468.315 Treatment program for impaired radiological personnel.—Radiological personnel who are subject to certification under this part are governed by s. 456.076 as if they were under the jurisdiction of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.History.—s. 4, ch. 2013-166.
FL Stat § 468.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 468 - Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations|Part V - Respiratory Therapy (Ss. 468.35-468.369)|468.35 - Short title.

468.35 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Act.”History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 84-252; s. 4, ch. 91-429.