Certification and registration – Acts prohibited. A. A radiologist may use the services of a radiologist assistant, licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, to practice radiology assistance under the direct supervision of a physician licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners and certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology. B. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall promulgate rules defining the scope of practice of a radiologist assistant and the educational qualifications necessary to practice as a radiologist assistant. The Board may use guidelines adopted by the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in promulgating rules. The Board shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to licensure, continuing education requirements and scope of practice of radiologist assistants and shall not exceed the guidelines in this subsection. C. A radiologist assistant shall be certified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and credentialed to provide radiology services and have completed a radiologist assistant program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examinations. D. A radiologist assistant shall not interpret images, make diagnoses, or prescribe medications or therapies or obtain informed consent.
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