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PC 804

Para enmendar el Artículo 13 de la Ley 76-2006, según enmendada, conocida como la "Ley para Reglamentar la Profesión de Tecnólogos Radiológicos en Imágenes de Diagnóstico y Tecnólogos en Radioterapia en Puerto Rico" a los fines de autorizar a la Junta Examinadora a expedir licencias provisionales para que los Técnicos en Radiología y Técnicos en Radioterapia en Puerto Rico puedan practicar, bajo la dirección médica y la supervisión de un Médico Radiólogo o de un Radioncólogo y/o Físico, según sea el caso, luego de haber solicitado y ser admitido por primera vez a tomar el examen de reválida.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico authorizes provisional radiological technician licenses for first-time exam applicants to practice under physician supervision, reducing workforce shortages in imaging and radiotherapy services.

Ley 100-2026
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Bill Summary · PC 804

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 804 amends Puerto Rico's 2006 law regulating radiological technologists by authorizing the examining board to issue provisional licenses to radiological and radiotherapy technicians. These provisional licenses would allow practitioners to work under direct medical supervision of a radiologist, radiation oncologist, or physicist while awaiting their first licensing exam results.

Why is this important

This measure addresses workforce availability in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy services across Puerto Rico by allowing qualified candidates to begin working immediately rather than waiting for exam completion. It could reduce service delays in hospitals and clinics while ensuring continued medical supervision maintains patient safety standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient safety concerns: Questions about whether provisional licensees have adequate training and oversight to prevent diagnostic errors or treatment complications
  • Exam integrity: Allowing practice before passing the licensing exam may be seen as undermining professional standards or creating pressure to pass candidates
  • Labor market effects: Could affect employment opportunities and compensation for fully licensed technicians if provisional licensees perform similar work under different conditions
  • Supervision capacity: Whether radiologists and oncologists have sufficient time to provide adequate supervision without compromising their primary clinical duties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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