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S5139Senate2009-2010 Session

Establishes requirements for certification as a magnetic resonance imaging technician

Sponsor Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.SD-8Affects Education
Status
In Senate Committee
Higher Education
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Higher Education

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Primary sponsor
Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.

Senator · Senate District 8

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Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to the certification of magnetic resonance imaging technicians

Purpose

Establishes requirements for certification as a magnetic resonance technician.

Summary of provisions

Section 1. Amends the education law by adding new article 167 in relation to the certification of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technicians.

Section 8800. Defines "Magnetic resonance imaging technician" and "Certified magnetic resonance imaging technician"

Section 8801. (1) Sets requirements for becoming a certified magnetic resonance imaging technician.

Section 8801. (2) Prohibits the practice of acting as a magnetic resonance imaging technician unless registered by the department.

Section 2. Effective date.

Justification

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI technicians are those skilled professionals who use MRI technology to create images of structures inside the body. These images are used by physicians in order to make medical diagnoses, and can be used to diagnose several disorders or dysfunctions. Aside from using the MRI technology, MRI technicians also perform venipuncture procedures on patients, and work closely with patients by providing instruction and information about the procedure. They also maintain patients' safety, comfort, and mental and emotional states.

This legislation would require for the certification of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technicians by the State Education Department.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

Estimated increase in revenue to the state.

Effective date

The first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.

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