Medical Radiation Technology Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 29

• Jurisdiction: Ontario

Medical Radiation Technology Act, 1991

S.O. 1991, CHAPTER 29

Historical version for the period December 12, 2017 to December 31, 2019.

Note: This Act is repealed on January 1, 2020, the day named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor. (See: 2017, c. 25, Sched. 6, s. 15)

Last amendment: 2017, c. 25, Sched. 6, s. 15.

Definitions

1 In this Act,

“College” means the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario; (“Ordre”)

“Health Professions Procedural Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (“Code des professions de la santé”)

“member” means a member of the College; (“membre”)

“profession” means the profession of medical radiation technology; (“profession”)

“this Act” includes the Health Professions Procedural Code. (“la présente loi”) 1991, c. 29, s. 1.

Health Professions Procedural Code

2 (1) The Health Professions Procedural Code shall be deemed to be part of this Act. 1991, c. 29, s. 2 (1).

Terms in Code

(2) In the Health Professions Procedural Code as it applies in respect of this Act,

“College” means the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario; (“ordre”)

“health profession Act” means this Act; (“loi sur une profession de la santé”)

“profession” means the profession of medical radiation technology; (“profession”)

“regulations” means the regulations under this Act. (“règlements”) 1991, c. 29, s. 2 (2).

Definitions in Code

(3) Definitions in the Health Professions Procedural Code apply with necessary modifications to terms in this Act. 1991, c. 29, s. 2 (3).

Scope of practice

3 The practice of medical radiation technology is the use of ionizing radiation, electromagnetism and other prescribed forms of energy for the purposes of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, the evaluation of images and data relating to the procedures and the assessment of an individual before, during and after the procedures. 2009, c. 26. s. 14.

Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y)

2009, c. 26, s. 14 - 01/09/2011

Authorized acts

4 In the course of engaging in the practice of medical radiation technology, a member is authorized, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations imposed on his or her certificate of registration, to perform the following:

1. Administering substances by injection or inhalation.

2. Tracheal suctioning of a tracheostomy.

3. Administering contrast media, or putting an instrument, hand or finger,

i. beyond the opening of the urethra,

ii. beyond the labia majora,

iii. beyond the anal verge, or

iv. into an artificial opening of the body.

4. Performing a procedure on tissue below the dermis.

5. Applying a prescribed form of energy. 2009, c. 26. s. 14.

Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y)

2009, c. 26, s. 14 - 01/09/2011

Additional requirements for authorized acts

5 (1) A member shall not perform a procedure under the authority of paragraphs 1 to 4 of section 4 unless the procedure is ordered by a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 2009, c. 26. s. 14.

Same

(2) A member shall not perform a procedure under paragraph 5 of section 4 unless the procedure is ordered by a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or a member of any other College who is authorized to order the procedure. 2009, c. 26. s. 14.

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