JP Exam Study Guide (MRT)

What is the Texas Medical Board - 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 -Current mailing address What is required for the renewal of a licence? - Answer- -24 hours (min) of CE credits