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What documents are required for licensure? (1) evidence of work experience (2) University transcripts (3) States of which med phys specialty (4) Three professional references [two physicists, one physician] (5) Proof of age [passport] (6) name changes (7) examination verification (8) training license affidavit (9) license verifications (10) criminal record information Purpose of Jurisprudence Rules (2x) RULE §160.1a
- protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this state from harmful effects of radiation;
- Protect the public from "the practice of medical physicists by incompetent licensees."
How does the Texas Administrative Code protect the public? RULE §160.1b (1) establishing minimum standards of education, training, and competency for persons engaged in the practice of medical physics; and (2) ensuring that the privilege of practicing in the field of medical physics is entrusted only to those persons licensed under the Act. Quality Assurance RULE §160.2(21) An all encompassing term that includes data recording, patient management, outcome analysis and equipment performance monitoring. Quality Control RULE §160.2(22)
Medical "nuclear" physics The branch of medical physics that deals with the therapeutic and diagnostic application of radionuclides, except those used in sealed sources for therapeutic purposes, but including therapy with radiolabeled microspheres and with the use of equipment associated with the production and use of radionuclides. Radiological physics *all medical physics The branch of medical physics that includes diagnostic radiological physics, therapeutic radiological physics, medical nuclear physics, and medical health physics. Diagnostic radiological physics (imaging) The branch of medical physics that deals with the diagnostic application of x-rays, gamma rays from sealed sources, ultrasound radiation, or radiofrequency radiation and the use of equipment associated with the production and use of that radiation. Practice of medical radiological physics
The use of principles and accepted protocols of physics to assure the correct quality, quantity, and utilization of radiation during the performance of a radiological procedure prescribed by a practitioner that will protect the patient and others from harmful radiation. Upper division semester hour credits Third-level or above (junior, senior or graduate) course work completed from a regionally accredited college or university. Therapeutic radiological physics The branch of medical physics that deals with the therapeutic application of x-rays, gamma rays, particle beams, or radiations from radionuclide sources and the use of equipment associated with the production and use of that radiation. Advisory Committee Group of medical physics experts who advise the board Does the advisory committee meet as requested by the board to carry out Act mandates?
What constitutes a quorum (minimum number of members needed for a decision) for the advisory committee? a majority, unless one or more committee members have joined for a meeting of the board under Texas Occupations Code §602.151(b). How are issues requiring a vote of the advisory committee decided? a simple majority of the present members Can a medical physicist practice medical physics without a license? No What people who "engage" in the practice of medical physics are exempted from the act? (a) practitioners in the performance of radiological procedures (b) a person practicing under the Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Act (c) persons who perform radiological procedures under a practitioner's instruction or supervision
(d) people using the machines but not for diagnosis or treatment in humans (e) people employed by fed or state agency who are doing their job What does an individual need to do for application? (4 items) (1) Submit application with completed forms (2) pay the application fee (3) certify that the applicant can mentally and physically function as a medical physicist (4) be of good moral character License eligibility (3 items; not for temporary license) (1) earned a masters or doctoral degree from accredited university (2) demonstrate at least 2 years full-time work experience (3) For multiple specialties == add 6 months for each additional specialty Definition of full time work experience at least 32 hours per week in the specialty area
ABSNM
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine CCPM Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine ABHP American Board of Health Physics Medical nuclear physics specialty - organizations with approved examinations for license ABR ABMP ABSNM Therapeutic radiological physics specialty - organizations with approved examinations for license ABR
ABMP
CCPM
diagnostic radiologic physics specialty - organizations with approved examinations for license ABR ABMP CCPM medical health physics specialty - organizations with approved examinations for license ABR ABHP ABMP ABSNM Does the board credit military service members or veterans with verified service, training, or education towards licensing requirements?" Yes
The executive director or their designee If an applicant is found ineligible, how long will it take for the board to notify them? No more than 20 days Will a denied application contain written reasons? Yes What other documents may be requested in the application? (1) translations (2) arrest records (3) treatment for substance abuse How long does a temporary license last? one year
how may temporary licenses can be applied for? 12 After how many temporary licenses does the Board perform an evaluation? what does it consist of? 7 licenses (1) participation in training program (2) reidentification of specialties (3) previous certification licenses and results (4) completed certifications How many temporary license holder can be supervised per supervisor? 2 Is a supervisor responsible for all work conducted by the trainee? Yes
How long is a provisional license valid? Until the board approves or denies the application for a full license What two conditions can cause expiry of a provisional license?> (1) full licensure is achieved or denied (2) executive director determines that an individual is ineligible How often must licensed physicists register? bienially Can the fee for registering a licensed physicist be prorated? Yes When will the board inform the licensee notice of the expiration of their license? 30 days in advance
What if a med phys license is expired? (1) 90 days or less - complete application, reg feem and a penalty fee of one half of the renewal (2) 90 days to 1 year - complete application, reg feem and a penalty fee equal to renewal fee (3) 1 year or longer - automatic expiry (4) Cannot pretend to be physicist if expired (6) military get 2 years of additional time How long does a medical physicist have to turn in fingerprints for license renewal? 120 days What if my license is expired? Apply newly Who does the license belong to? the board
(2) participations in regulatory conferences (3) participations in courses with a CAMPEP program (4) studying medical physics with a CAMPEP program (5) Participation in other physics study at other universities (6) a short course on basic or applied science in mediicine (7) a course enhancing the practice of medical physics Which medical physics license application must verify compliancce with continuing education? a random sample What should be submitted to the board to prove acceptable continuing education? (a) certificate of attendance at conference (b) letter on letterhead verifying attendance (c) official continuing education form with meeting program (d) registration evidence and attendance evidence (e) any additional information
What happens if the medical physicist fails to prove their continuing education? disciplinary action Potential exemptions from continuing education (1) military duty (2) proof of attendance as a student in an approved program How are the activities of a service engineer distinguished from those of a medical physicist? (1) the engineer does not represent their tests as ensuring radiation safety (2) the engineer does not conclude that the equipment is radiologically safe (3) the engineer does not certify that the equipment is radiologically safe and compliant with regulations (4) the tests is for installation, maintenance, or repair Diagnostic Radiological Physics Specialty - scope of practice (1) evidence that imaging equipment meets regulations
