REPUBLIC ACT 7431

RT Act of 1992 is also known as Republic Act 7431 (RA 7431), which defines important
radiologic technology terms, as well as, establishes duties, rights, functions and responsibilities
of the Radiologic Technologists.
AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PHILIPPINES, CREATING THE BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEFINING ITS
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Section 1. Title.
- This Act shall be known and cited as the “Radiologic Technology Act of 1992.”

Section 2. Statement of Policy.

- It is the policy of the State to upgrade the practice of radiologic technology int the
Philippines for the purpose of protecting the public from the hazards posed by radiation
as well as to ensure safe and proper the diagnosis, treatment and research through the
application of machines and/or equipment using radiation.

Section 3. Definition of Terms.

- As used in this Act the following terms and shall mean:
a) “X-ray Technology” is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the technical
application of x-rays as aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries;
b) “Radiologic Technology” is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the
technical application of radiation, such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound and
radio frequency rays, in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases;
c) “X-ray Technologist” is a bona fide holder of a certificate of registration for x-ray
technology issued by the Board of Radiologic Technology in accordance with this Act;
d) “Radiologic Technologist” is a bona fide holder of a certificate of registration for
radiologic technology issued by the Board of Radiologic Technology in accordance with
this Act;
e) “Radiology” is a branch of medical science, which deals with the use of radiation in the
diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases;
f) “Radiologist” is a licensed physician who specializes in the diagnosis or treatment of
disease with the use of radiation;
g) “Medical Physicist” is a physicist who specializes in the application of the principles
and techniques of physics in medicine;
h) “Board” refers to the Board of Radiologic Technology; and
i) “Commission” refers to the Professional Regulation Commission created under
Presidential Decree Numbered two hundred and twenty-three.

Section 4. Practice of X-ray Technology.

● The practice of x-ray technology shall include any and all acts by which one renders,
furnishes, or contracts to render or furnish professional service as an x-ray technologist.
 ● An x-ray technologist shall also be considered in the practice of his profession if the
nature and character of his employment requires professional knowledge in the art and
science of x-ray technology and such employment or position requires that the holder
thereof be an x-ray technologist.

● Nothing in this Act shall be construed to disqualify other professionals duly registered
with the Professional Regulation Commission from performing any of the acts
abovementioned: Provided, That under the law or laws governing their respective
professions, they may perform the said acts: Provided further, That no person shall use
the title "X-ray Technologist" or any other title conveying the impression that he is an
x-ray technologist without having been issued a certificate of registration as x-ray
technologist by the Commission in the manner provided in this Act.

Section 5. Practice of Radiologic Technology.

● The practice of radiologic technology shall include any and all acts by which one
renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnish professional service as a radiologic
technologist.

● A radiologic technologist shall also be considered in the practice of his profession if the
nature and character of his employment requires professional knowledge in the art and
science of radiologic technology, and such employment or position requires that the
holder thereof be a radiologic technologist.

● Nothing in this Act shall be construed to disqualify other professionals duly registered
with the Professional Regulation Commission from performing any of the acts
abovementioned: Provided, That under the law or laws governing their respective
professions, they may perform the said acts: Provided further, That no person shall use
the title "Radiologic Technologist' or any other title conveying the impression that he is a
radiologic technologist without having been issued a certificate of registration as
radiologic technologist by the Commission in the manner provided in this Act.

Section 6. Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology.

- There is hereby created a Board of Radiologic Technology which shall be composed of a
Chairman and four (4) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the President of the
Philippines upon recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission.

The Commission shall recommend three (3) radiologic technologists from a list to be
submitted by the association of radiologic technologists; one (1) radiologist from a list to
be submitted by the association of radiologists; and one (1) medical physicist from a list
to be submitted by the association of medical physicists:

Provided, however, That the said associations are accredited in accordance with
Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and twenty-three: Provided, further, That
each person shall possess the qualifications prescribed in Section 7 of this Act.
Section 7. Qualifications of Board Members.
a) Each member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:
1. Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines
2. Be of good moral character;
3. Be at least thirty (30) years of age; and
4. Is neither a member of the faculty, whether full time, part time or lecturer, of any
school, college or university where a regular course in radiologic technology is
taught, nor has any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in such institution
during his term of office as a Board member.

b) Three (3) members of the Board, including the Chairman, shall at the time of their
appointment:
1. Be radiologic technologists; and
2. Have at least ten (10) years practice as radiologic technologists prior to their
appointment: Provided, That the three (3) radiologic technologists appointed as
members of the first Board shall be deemed automatically registered as radiologic
technologists upon assumption of their duties members.

c) One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment: (1) Be a radiologists;
and (2) Has at least ten (10) years practice as a radiologist prior to his appointment:

d) One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment: (1) Be a medical
physicist; and (2) Has at least ten (10) years practice as a medical physicist.

Section 8. Term of Office.

- The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date of
their appointment until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified:
Provided, That the first appointees to the Board shall hold office for the following terms:
the Chairman for three (3) years; two (2) members for two (2) years; and two (2)
members for one (1) year. Vacancies shall be filled only for the unexpired term.

Section 9. Duties and Functions of the Board.

- The Board shall have the following duties and functions:
a) To enforce the provisions of this Act;
b) To administer oaths in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
c) To issue and, after due investigation, suspend or revoke certificates of registration for the
practice of radiologic technology and x-ray technology;
d) To investigate any violation of this Act or of the rules and regulations issued thereunder,
as may come to the knowledge of the Board and, for this purpose, to issue subpoena
and subpoena duces tecum to alleged violators or witnesses to secure their attendance
in investigations or hearings, and the production of books, paperrs and documents in
connection therewith and compel their attendance by the power to cite and punish for
contempt;
 e) To conduct yearly board examinations to radiologic technology and x-ray technology
examinees under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission;
f) To look, from time to time, into the condition affecting the practice of radiologic
technology and x-ray technology in the Philippines, and adopt such measures as may be
deemed necessary for the maintenance of the standards and ethics of the profession;
g) To promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act: Provided, That the same shall be issued only after the approval
thereof by the Commission; and
h) To adopt a seal to authentic its official documents. The Board shall exercise these
powers and duties in accordance with Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and
twenty-three.

Section 10. Compensation of the Board.

- The members of the Board shall each receive the same compensation as members of
other Boards under the supervision of the Commission as provided for in the General
Appropriations Act.

Section 11. Removal of Board Members.

- Any member of the Board may be removed from office by the President upon the
recommendation of the Commission for neglect of duty, incompetence or unprofessional,
immoral, or dishonorable conduct, or commission or toleration of irregularities in the
conduct of the examinations, after having been given the opportunity to defend himself in
a proper administrative investigation conducted by the Commission.

Section 12. Supervision of the Board and Custody of Its Records.

- The members of the Board shall be under the general supervision of the Commission.
No record shall be removed, altered or examined without the prior authorization of the
Board. All records, including examination papers, examination results, minutes of
deliberation, records of administrative cases and investigations of the Board shall be
kept by the Commission.

Section 13. Rules and Regulations.

- Subject to the approval of the Commission, the Board shall set ethical and professional
standards for the practice of radiologic technology and x-ray technology and adopt such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Such
standards, rules and regulations shall take effect one (1) month after publication in any
newspaper of general circulation.

Section 14. Annual Report.

- The Board shall, at the end of each calendar year, submit to the Commission an annual
report of its activities and proceedings during the year. Other information or data may be
requested by the Commission as often as may be necessary and practicable.
Section 15. Requirement for the Practice of Radiologic Technology and X-ray
Technology.
- Unless exempt from the examinations under Sections 16 and 17 hereof, no person shall
practice or offer to practice as a radiologic technologist and/or x-ray technologist in the
Philippines without having obtained the proper certificate of registration from the Board.