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info@msrt.org
WATERFORD, MI
Dear Members,
Something historic happened in Michigan on March 13th, 2024. On that date, administrative rules took effect, establishing education and training standards for those who operate ionizing radiation equipment in Michigan.
For over a quarter century, efforts have been made either through legislation or rulemaking to get Michigan in line with the overwhelming majority of other states by requiring operators of ionizing equipment to meet competency standards. This time a coalition of forces comprised of MSRT, ARRT, ASRT, and SNMMI first made another legislative attempt to establish a law and ultimately achieved results through the administrative rule-making process. The Rules expressly prohibit a registrant from employing an individual to use medical radiologic technology who does not meet the education and training as set forth in the Rules.
To qualify for active status in medical radiologic technology, an individual must possess credentials from an approved accrediting body such as the ARRT or CAMRTM in radiography, radiation therapy, or cardiovascular and cardiac interventional radiography. There are a number of standard exemptions for the requirements, including students who operate machines under the supervision of a certified practitioner.
These rules do also allow for limited diagnostic radiography credentials. To meet these requirements, an individual must pass an approved program or obtain a minimum 40 hours of training relevant to radiologic science within the scope of practice. This training must include both clinical and didactic components. Moreover, for limited diagnostic radiography at least 12 continuing education hours are required every 24 months.
Now, let us be clear. These administrative rules are not licensure. Licensure is not required in the state of Michigan per these rules. Also, these administrative rules, which took effect March 13th, 2024, have a three-year grace period from that date to become compliant.
I urge you to read and review a copy of the Rules for further information. Below is also some FAQ’s regarding these rules on our website.
This is a major accomplishment. These rules recognize our profession and enhance public safety at the same time, a goal we have been working toward for many years. We wish to thank the hard work of those within the MSRT, ASRT, ARRT, SNMMI, and all those associated with this endeavor. Their diligent efforts ensure the protection of both our profession and our patients.
Please refer to the provided resources below for more information.
Sincerely,
The MSRT Legislative Committee
On March 13, 2024, updated administrative rules took effect, establishing education and training standards for those who operate ionizing radiation equipment on humans in Michigan for the first time.
For over a quarter century, efforts have been made either through legislation or rulemaking to get Michigan in line with the overwhelming majority of other states by requiring operators of ionizing equipment to meet competency standards. This time a coalition of forces comprised of MSRT, ARRT, ASRT, and SNMMI first made another legislative attempt to establish a law and ultimately achieved results through the administrative rule-making process.
The Rules expressly prohibit a registrant from employing an individual to use medical radiologic technology who does not meet the education and training as set forth in the Rules.
To qualify for active status in medical radiologic technology, an individual must possess credentials from an approved accrediting body such as the ARRT or CAMRTM in radiography, radiation therapy, or cardiovascular and cardiac interventional radiography. There are a number of standard exemptions for the requirements, including students who operate machines under the supervision of a certified practitioner.
These rules do also allow for limited diagnostic radiography credentials. To meet these requirements, an individual must pass an approved program or obtain a minimum 40 hours of training relevant to radiologic science within the scope of practice. This training must include both clinical and didactic components. Moreover, for limited diagnostic radiography at least 12 continuing education hours are required every 24 months.
No. This is not about licensure, does not require licensure, and does not seek licensure. This is to establish minimum training and credentialing requirements for operators of ionizing radiation equipment.
Any individual operating ionizing radiation equipment on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons unless otherwise excluded.
These rules explicitly exclude nuclear medicine at this time. They also allow exemptions for those who operate machines under the direction of a practitioner licensed pursuant to the Public Health Code or a medical radiologic technologist who has met the requirements of the Rules. This includes students.
The registrants, that is, the owners of the ionizing radiation equipment, will be required to ensure that their employees are correctly certified.
These rules are to ensure the recognition of our technologists and radiation therapists as the professionals they are and to protect our patients.
The update to these rules was signed into effect on March 13th, 2024. They include a three (3) year grace period to become compliant.