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Georgia Licensure
Georgia remains one of only a few states that do not license medical imaging professionals, and our current state regulations (a minimum of six hours of radiation safety training) are definitely inadequate and not even being enforced due to budget cuts. The main issue is patient safety. Patients assume that anyone given the responsibility of performing a medical imaging procedure is properly trained; however, there are still many offices, urgent care centers, pain clinics, and other areas that employ untrained or undertrained personnel to operate x-ray, fluoroscopy, and advanced imaging modalities.
The GSRT is diligently working towards resolving this issue. James Reaves, BS, RT(R)(MR)(CT), our Legislative Chairman and his committee, have become a "force to reckon with". They are working with the ASRT, ARRT, GRS, Lobbyists and other state Societies in the pursuit for licensure!
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HIGH IMPORTANCE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists (GSRT) is proud to announce that, with the dedicated efforts of our partners — the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), and our lobbyist Rebecca Ryles — Proposed Rule Change 391-3-17 was PASSED at 10:45 a.m. on the morning of December 1st!
This landmark change to Rule 391-3-17, regarding Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiation Therapists, has been approved by the Georgia Board of Natural Resources!
What This Means
The approved language now establishes new registration and certification requirements through recognized and approved organizations for all Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiation Therapists practicing in Georgia.
New Training and Technical Requirements
For Nuclear Medicine Technologists
The licensee shall require a nuclear medicine technologist working under the supervision of an authorized user to be an individual who:
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Is certified and maintains registration in one of the following:
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Nuclear Medicine by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB);
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Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with competency in Nuclear Medicine; or
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Is eligible to take the CNMT or ARRT(N) examinations.
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Individuals must successfully complete the ARRT(N) or CNMT examination within 12 months of becoming eligible.
For Radiation Therapists
The licensee shall require a radiation therapist using radioactive materials or external beam radiation under the supervision of an authorized user to be an individual who:
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Is certified and maintains registration in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(T)); or
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Is board eligible to take the ARRT(T) examination.
Individuals must successfully complete the ARRT(T) examination within 12 months of becoming eligible.
Grandfather Provision
Individuals employed as nuclear medicine technologists or radiation therapists prior to September 1, 2024, in a facility holding a Division license, are not required to meet the new training requirements as long as they do not change their place of employment.
Recordkeeping
Licensees must maintain records of the above training as specified in Rule .05(100).
A Victory for Our Profession!
This achievement represents years of advocacy and collaboration among our professional organizations. It is a significant step forward in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and professional accountability in Georgia.
Congratulations to all who contributed to this success!
Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. Members...
Georgia Day at the Capitol 2025!
Sponsored by the Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc., this event was held Thursday, February 6, 2025. It was an opportunity to meet with state representatives and senators with the intent to educate them about the need for professional standards for Georgia’s medical imaging and radiation therapy community.
We want to thank all who supported the GSRT in its pursuit of licensure by joining us!
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