ANSWER: State agency responsible for:
-Regulating the practice of medicine
-Grants medical licences to medical professionals
Who makes up the TMB and how are they appointed?
ANSWER: -19 members
-Appointed by the governor of Texas
What is the medical practice act?
ANSWER: Gives TMB authority
What laws does chapter 601 of the Texas occupations code contain?
, ANSWER: -Regulation of radiologic technology
-Establishment of the Texas board of MRT
-Requires applicants to pass JP exam
Who makes up the Texas Board of MRT and who appoints them?
ANSWER: -4 medical radiologic techs (5 years expirence)
-2 physicians that supervise MRT (licenced by the state)
-3 members of the public
How often must you renew your certification?
ANSWER: Every 2 years
Up to how many days will the board send you a reminder of your certificate expiration?
ANSWER: 30 days prior
when are renewal registrations available online?
ANSWER: 60-90 says prior to expiration
What happens when you fail to renew your certificate after 2 years?
ANSWER: Additional fees
What must be reported to the board?
ANSWER: -CE credits taken in the last 2 years
-Change in practice location
-Any arrests