Updating practice act for WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

Expanded scope of practice for multiple technologist roles to include administering medications (enterally, parenterally, via infusion pumps), venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and applying AI tools.

Granted Radiologist Assistants the authority to perform patient assessments, oversee advanced imaging procedures, and offer preliminary image observations under radiologist supervision.

Added new definitions for specialized roles and technologies, including Radiologist Assistant, PET/CT Technologist, and ALARA principles.

Updated eligibility requirements for licensure to include maintaining active certification through approved credentialing agencies and passing criminal background checks related to healthcare.

Revised board composition to include specific representatives for MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy, ensuring diverse professional representation.

Eliminated the six-month temporary licensure provision and repealed sections related to podiatric medical assistants and temporary licenses.

Established a five-year window for individuals with pre-2007 licenses to obtain necessary certifications through an apprentice license program.

Updated disciplinary grounds to focus specifically on criminal convictions related to healthcare practice rather than all criminal convictions.