WI Licensure News:
Wisconsin
Radiography Licensure Moves Forward
Nov. 05, 2009
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Wisconsin Assembly
passed assembly bill 267, requiring licensure for radiographers and state issued permits for limited x-ray machine operators.
Presently, Wisconsin requires certification only for personnel who perform radiation therapy or computed tomography.
The
measure passed by a strong vote of 82 to 11. The bill also creates a seven-member radiography examining board that will grant
the licenses and limited permits. The board will have regulatory authority to promulgate rules to establish licensure standards
for radiography.
In addition, A.B. 267 prohibits the use of diagnostic x-ray equipment on humans for diagnostic purposes
without a prescription or order by a physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, advanced practice nurse prescriber or physician
assistant.
The bill now moves on to the Senate for approval. A copy of the bill may be found at the Wisconsin State Legislature Web site.
www.asrt.org
