Parke Wentling voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Establishes Further Definitions of Healthcare Professionals
Vote to pass a bill that establishes further definitions of healthcare professionals.
Amends the qualification requirements for respiratory therapist, perfusionist, genetic counselor, prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, orthotic fitters, Medical imaging professionals, and Radiation therapists and radiologists assistants, including, but not limited to (Sec. 3-4):
Having been assessed via individual assessment following criminal conviction as having the moral character necessary for the profession;
Is over 18 years of age and has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
Submits the application and required fee as required by the board of regulation;
Satisfactorily completes a course of study in the required courses for the aforementioned professions; and
Passes all applicable professional exams required for the career.
Repeals provisions relating to radiological procedures and education and training required (Sec. 5-6).
Specifies that this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage into law (Sec. 8).