Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, Part II — 12 November 2024 (Extraordinary Issue) — Regulations NLR 77/24, NLR 78/24

NLG 2024-11-12

Newfoundland and Labrador — Gazette

ST. JOHN’S, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

PART II PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATIONS NLR 77/24 NLR 78/24

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 77/24 Proclamation bringing the Act into force for the health profession of Medical Radiation Technologists (SNL2010 cH-1.02) [In force May 1, 2025] under Health Professions Act (O.C 2024-175) (Filed November 12, 2024) CHARLES THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth JOAN MARIE J. AYLWARD Lieutenant-Governor JOHN HOGAN, K.C. Attorney General TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come or whom the same may in anywise concern: GREETING A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS in and by

section 60 of

An Act Respecting the Regulation of Certain Health Professions, Statutes of Newfoundland and Labrador 2010

Chapter H -1.02 (the "Act"), it is provided that the Act, or a section, subsection, paragraph or subparagraph of the Act comes into force on a day or days to be proclaimed by the Lieutenant -Governor in Council, and it is further provided that the Act may come into force for one or more health professions listed in the Schedule; 3Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Proclamation bringing the Act into force for the health profession of Medical Radiation Technologists under Health Professions Act 77/24 AND

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the Act shall now come into force for the health profession of Medical Radiation Technologists; NOW KNOW YE, THAT WE, by and with the advice of Our Executive Council of Our Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, do by this our Proclamation declare and direct that

An Act Respecting the Regulation of Certain Health Professions, Statutes of Newfoundland and Labrador 2010

Chapter H -1.02, shall come into force for the health profession of Medical Radiation Technologists on May 1, 2025. OF ALL WHICH OUR LOVING SUBJECTS AND ALL OTHERS whom these Presents may concern are hereby required to take notice and to govern themselves accordingly. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF WE have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Newfoundland and Labrador to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS: Our trusty and well -beloved the Honourable Joan Marie J. A ylward, Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, Lieutenant Governor in and for Our Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

AT OUR GOVERNMENT HOUSE, in Our City of St. John’s, this 8 th day of November in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty -four, in the third year of Our Reign. BY COMMAND, JUDITH HEARN Deputy Registrar General 4 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 78/24 Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations under the Health Professions Act (Filed November 12, 2024) Under the authority of

section 53 of the Health Profession s Act, the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals, with the approval of the Minister of Health and Community Services, makes the following regulations. Dated at St. John’s, November 8, 2024. Katherine Peddle Chairperson of the Council John Hogan, KC Minister of Health and Community Services REGULATIONS Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Members register 4. Requirements for registration 5. General status 5 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations 78/24 6. Limited status 7. General temporary status 8. Limited temporary status 9. Conditions or restrictions 10. Continuing education 11. Registration renewal 12. Renewal requirements 13. Failure to renew registration 14. Registration after expiry 15. Designated titles - general status 16. Designated titles - general temporary status 17. Designated titles - limited status 18. Designated titles - limited temporary status 19. Notification of changes 20. Commencement 1. These r egulations may be cited as the Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations. 2.

In these regulations (a) "Act" means the Health Professions Act; (b) "applicant" means a person who applies to the registration committee for registration under these regulations; (c) "college" means the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Medical Radiation Technologists established under the Act; (d) "continuing education" means a continuing education program developed by the college under paragraph 29(3)(

b) of the Act; (e) "discipline" means the practice areas of (

i) radiological technology, (ii) radiation therapy, (iii) nuclear medicine technology, or (iv) magnetic resonance technology; (f) "general status" means the status of a member who is registered under

section 5; (g) "general temporary status" means the status of a member who is registered under

section 7;

Short title

Definitions 6 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations 78/24 (h) "hours of medical radiation technology practice" means hours involving direct care, education, research and administration as approved by the college; (i) "limited status" means the status of a member who is registered under

section 6; (j) "limited temporary status" means the status of a member who is registered under

section 8; (k) "magnetic resonance technologist" means a person registered in the practice area of magnetic resonance technology; (l) "magnetic resonance technology" means the following aspects of the practice of medical radiation technology: (

i) the use of electro magnetic fields to obtain pulse sequence data sets and produce high quality diagnostic images, (ii) the education , advocacy and application of magnetic field safety in the protection of patients, health care professionals and the public, (iii) the assessment of patients before, during and after the application of magnetic resonance imaging, (iv) the administration of contrast and pharmaceuticals in the performance of diag nostic and therapeutic procedures, (

v) the application of knowledge, skills and judgment in the evaluation and

interpretation of diagnostic images, and (vi) the performance of a procedure on tissue below the dermis for the purpose of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; (m) "medical radiation technologist" means a person who is registered in and practices medical radiation technology in one or more of the following practice areas: (

i) radiological technology, 7 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations 78/24 (ii) radiation therapy, (iii) nuclear medicine technology, and (iv) magnetic resonance technology; (n) "medical radiation technology" means the application of knowledge, skills and judgment in (

i) the use of ionizing and non- ionizing radiation, magnetic fields and other energy forms in the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to achieve optical health, wellness, and functional performance in the human body, and (ii) engaging in research, administration, management, policy or regulation relevant to the activities referred to in subparagraph (i); (o) "member" means a member of the college; (p) "nuclear medicine technologist" means a person registered in the practice area of nuclear medicine technology; (q) "nuclear medicine technology" means the following aspects of the practice of medical radiation technology: (

i) the use of radiopharmaceuticals and ionizing radiation for the production of high quality images for diagnosis and therapeutic purposes, (ii) the education , advocacy and application of radiation safety in the protection of patients, health care professionals and the public, (iii) the assessment of patients before, during and after the application of nuclear medicine imaging and therapy, (iv) the administration of contrast and pharmaceuticals in the performance of diag nostic and therapeutic procedures, (

v) the application of knowledge, skills and judgment in the evaluation and

interpretation of diagnostic images, and 8 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations 78/24 (vi) the performance of a procedure on tissue below the dermis for the purpose of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; (r) "radiation therapist" means a person registered in the practice area of radiation therapy; (s) "radiation therapy" means the following aspects of the practice of medical radiation technology: (

i) the planning for and application of ionizing radiation and other energy forms to patients in accordance with a prescription and instruc tions from a radiological oncologist, (ii) the education , advocacy and application of radiation safety in the protection of patients, health care professionals and the public, (iii) the assessment of patients before, during and after the application of radiation therapy treatments, (iv) the administration of contrast and pharmaceuticals in the performance of diag nostic and therapeutic procedures, (

v) the application of knowledge, skills and judgment in the evaluation and

interpretation of diagnostic images, and (vi) the performance of a procedure on tissue below the dermis for the purpose of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; (t) "radiological technologist" means a person registered in the practice area of radiological technology; (u) "radiological technology" means the following aspects of the practice of medical radiation technology: (

i) the application of ionizing radiation in the production of high quality diagnostic images for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, 9 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations 78/24 (ii) the education , advocacy and application of radiation safety in the protection of patients, health care professionals and the public, (iii) the assessment of patients before, during and after the application of radiological technology, (iv) the administration of contrast and pharmaceuticals in the performance of diag nostic and therapeutic procedures, (

v) the application of knowledge, skills and judgment in the evaluation and

interpretation of diagnostic images, and (vi) the performance of a procedure on tissue below the dermis for the purpose of diagnostic an d therapeutic interventions; (v) "registration committee" means the committee established under subsection 19(1) of the Act; (w) "x-ray health professional" means a person registered under

section 6 who performs x-ray work in accordance with the x- ray health professional scope of practice; (x) "x-ray health professional scope of practice" means policies adopted by the college which set out the duties permitted to be performed by an x-ray health professional; and (y) "x-ray health professional -temporary" means a person registered under

section 8 who performs x- ray work in accordance with the job description provided under

section 8. 3.

(1) The register of health professionals maintained by the registrar shall have the following categories for the purpose of registration of members: (

a) general status; (

b) limited status; (

c) general temporary status; and Members register 10 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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d) limited temporary status.

(2) The registers referred to in paragraphs (1)(

a) and (

c) shall indicate each discipline in which a member is registered.

(3) When a member's name has been added to the register, the registration committee shall issue a certificate of registr ation which shall be valid for the period of time stated on the certificate and which shall expire at the end of that period, unless renewed or e xtended in accordance with these regulations.

(4) Upon each renewal of registration, the registration committee shall issue a certificate of registration to the member. 4.

(1) An applicant shall comply with the following registr ation requirements: (

a) submission of a completed application for registration in the form set by the registration committee; (

b) payment of any required fees; and (

c) provision of the following information as r equested by the registration committee: (

i) proof of identity by means of a valid photo identification card issued by the province or another government or other proof of identity acceptable to the registration committee, (ii) a current Certificate of Conduct acceptable to the registration committee from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Royal Canadian Mounted Police or other appropriate policing agency, (iii) a current Vulnerable Sector Check acceptable to the registration committee from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Royal Canadian Mounted Police or other appropriate policing agency, (iv) a written consent for release of information, (

v) a declaration stating Requirements for registration 11 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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A) that the applicant has never been found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code , the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or a similar penal statute of another country, or (

B) the details of the applicant's finding of guilt under the Criminal Code , the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or a similar penal statute of another country, (vi) proof of a working knowledge of the English language that the registration committee considers sufficient to enable the applicant to practice in the province, (vii) proof of professional liability insurance of a type and in an amount acceptable to the council, and (viii) other documentation the registration committee considers necessary.

(2) In addition to the requirements in subsection (1), w here an applicant is applying for re gistration in more than one discipline the applicant shall (

a) indicate on the application for registration each discipline for which the applicant is applying for registration; and (

b) pay any required fees for each discipline.

(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), where an applicant is currently or was previously licensed or registered to practice medical radiation technology in another jurisdiction, the applicant shall provide a letter of good standing from the licensing or registration body of that jurisdiction.

(4) A letter of good standing referred to in subsection (3) shall include confirmation of whether or not the applicant is or has been the subject of investigative or disc iplinary proceedings in the jurisdiction and the particulars of those investigative or disciplinary proceedings. 5.

(1) An applicant is entitled to be registered with a general status in one or more disciplines where the applicant (

a) complied with the requirements of General status 12 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations 78/24 (i) paragraphs 4(1)(

a) and (b), subparagraphs 4(1)(c)(

i) to (iv) and 4(1)(c)(vi) to (viii) and subsections (2) to (4), and (ii) either (A) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(A), or (B) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(

B) and the registration committee is satisfied, after consideration of the details provided under clause 4(1)(c)(v)(B), that the applicant is entitled to be registered; (

b) provided proof of the successful completion of a medical radiation technology program of study approved by the college in each discipline for which the applicant is applying for registration; and (

c) provided proof of successful completion of a registration exam approved by the col lege in each discipline for which the applicant is applying for registration.

(2) Notwithstanding that the applicant satisfies the requirements in subsection (1) , where more than 4 years have elapsed b etween the submission of the application for registration and either the successful completion of a program of study referred to in paragraph (1)(

b) or the successful completion of the registration exam referred to in paragraph (1)(

c) or both, the ap plicant shall provide proof that within the 4 years immediately preceding the application the applicant completed (

a) the minimum hours prescribed in subsection (3); or (

b) a medical radiation technology r efresher course or re -entry program approved by the college in each discipline for which the applicant is applying for registration.

(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(a), the minimum hours required are as follows: (

a) where the applicant is applying for registration in one discipline, the applicant shall provide proof of completion of at least 1000 hours of medical radiation techno logy practice in that discipline; 13 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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b) where the applicant is applying for registration in 2 disciplines, the applicant shall provide proof of completion of a t least 1000 hours of medical radiation technology practice, with at least 400 hours of medical radiation technology practice in each of the disci plines for which the applicant is applying for registration; and (

c) where the applicant is applying for registration in 3 or 4 disciplines, the applicant shall provide proof of completion of at least 400 hours of medical radiation techno logy practice in each of the disciplines for which the applicant is applying for registration.

(4) A member registered under this

section is restricted to performing the duties within the discip lines in which the member is registered. 6.

(1) An applicant is entitled to be regis tered with a limited status where the applicant (

a) complied with the requirements of (i) paragraphs 4(1)(

a) and (b), subparagraphs 4(1)(c)(

i) to (iv) and 4(1)(c)(vi) to (viii) and subsections (2) to (4), and (ii) either (A) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(A), or (B) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(

B) and the registration committee is satisfied, after consideration of the details provided under clause 4(1)(c)(v)(B), that the applicant is entitled to be registered; and (

b) provides a declaration, satisfactory to the registration committee, that (

i) is signed by applicant and the applicant’s employer, and (ii) states that the applicant engaged in x -ray work in accordance with the x -ray health professional scope of practice within the 4 years immediately preceding the application. Limited status 14 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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(2) Notwithstanding that the applicant satisfies the requirements in subsection (1), where more than 4 years have elapsed between the submission of the application for registration and the successful completion of a program of study referred to in paragraph (1)(b), the applicant shall (

a) provide proof that within the 4 years immediately pr eceding the application the applicant completed (

i) at least 400 hours of x -ray work in accordance with the x-ray health professional scope of practice, or (ii) an x-ray refresher course or re -entry program approved by the college; or (

b) demonstrate to the satisfaction of the college that the applicant is competent to practise as an x -ray health professional.

(3) A member registered under subsection (1) is restricted to performing the duties that are set out in the x -ray health professional scope of practice. 7.

(1) An applicant who has not successfully completed the registration exam referred to in paragraph 5 (1)(

c) is entitled to be registered with a general temporary status in the discipline for which the applicant is applying for registration where the applicant (

a) complied with the requirements of (i) paragraphs 4(1)(

a) and (b), subparagraphs 4(1)(c)(

i) to (iv) and 4(1)(c)(vi) to (viii) and subsections (2) to (4), and (ii) either (A) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(A), or (B) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(

B) and the registration committee is satisfied, after consideration of the details provided under clause 4(1)(c)(v)(B), that the applicant is entitled to be registered; and General temporary status 15 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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b) in the 4 years immediately preceding the a pplication, successfully completed a program of study r eferred to in paragraph 5(1)(b).

(2) The registration of a member with a general temporary status is valid for the period of time set by the registration committee and is not subject to renewal.

(3) A member registered with a general temporary status shall (

a) write the registration exam referred to in paragraph 5(1)(

c) on the next available registration exam date or another date approved by the registration committee; and (

b) notify the registration committee of the date on which the member is scheduled to write the registration exam.

(4) Where a member registered with a general temporary status successfully completes the registration exam and continues to com ply with the requirements of (a) paragraphs 4(1)(

a) and (b), subparagraphs 4(1)(c)(

i) to (iv) and 4(1)(c)(vi) to (viii) and subsections (2) to (4), and (

b) either (i) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(A), or (ii) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(

B) and the registration committee is satisfied, after consideration of the details provided under clause 4(1)(c)(v)(B), that the applica nt is entitled to be registered, the member shall be registered with a general status.

(5) Where a member registered with a general temporary status does not successfully complete the registration exam on the next available registration exam date or another date approved by the registration committee, the member's registration shall expire and may not be further extended.

(6) A member registered with a general temporary status shall not practice medical radiation technology unless the member is supervised, in a manner acceptable to the council, by a member 16 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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a) registered with a general status in the discipline for which the applicant is applying for registration; and (

b) whose registration is not subject to conditions or restrictions. 8.

(1) An applicant who has not successfully completed an x -ray skills program of study referred to in paragraph 6(1)(

b) is entitled to be registered with a limited temporary status where the applicant (

a) was, immediately before the coming into force of these regulations, employed in the province in a position in which the applicant performed x-ray work; (

b) complied with the requirements of (i) paragraphs 4(1)(

a) and (b), subparagraphs 4(1)(c)(

i) to (iv) and 4(1)(c)(vi) to (viii) and subsections (2) to (4), and (ii) either (A) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(A), or (B) clause 4(1)(c)(v)(

B) and the registration committee is satisfied, after consideration of the details provided under clause 4(1)(c)(v)(B), that the applicant is entitled to be registered; (

c) provided a job description prepared and signed by the applicant's employer and acceptable to the registration committee; and (

d) provided information, satisfactory to the registration committee, regarding e ducational background, certification background, training history, continuing education, past work experience and other information that the registration committee may require.

(2) The registration of a member with a limited temporary status is valid for the period of time set by the regi stration committee and is not subject to renewal but may be extended by the registration committee.

(3) A member registered with a limited temporary status is Limited temporary status 17 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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a) authorized to perform the duties set out in the job description referred to in paragraph (1)(c); (

b) required t o undergo and complete, in the time set by the registration committee, all assessment, training and evaluation activities that may be required by the regi stration committee; and (

c) required to comply with other conditions or restrictions considered appropriate by the registration committee.

(4) Upon completion of the assessment, training and evalua tion activities required under paragraph (3)(b), the registration committee shall (

a) register the member with a limited status; (

b) extend the member's registration as a member with a limited temporary status and require the member to co mplete further assessment, training and evaluation; or (

c) terminate the member's registration as a member with a limited temporary status and refuse to register the me mber with another status. 9.

(1) The registration committee may attach those conditions or restrictions to a registration that the registration committee considers appropriate, including (

a) placing limits on the activities the member may perform; and (

b) setting requirements for supervision of the member which may include specifics on the form or duration of the supervision.

(2) A member shall comply with all conditions and restrictions that are attached to the member's registration by the regi stration committee. 10.

(1) A member shall participate in continuing education as directed by the council. Conditions or restrictions Continuing education 18 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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(2) Where a member who is registered with general status, limited status or limited temporary status does not comply with subsection (1), the registration committee may require the member to (

a) complete a program of continuing education within a specified period of time; or (

b) undergo a period of supervised practice by a member referred to in subsection ( 4) whose registration is not subject to conditions or restrictions.

(3) Where a member who is registered with general temporary status does not comply with subsection (1), the registration com mittee may require the member to complete a program of continuing education within a specified period of time.

(4) A member who is required to undergo a period of supervised practice under paragraph (2)(

b) shall be supervised as follows: (

a) where the member is registered with general status in one discipline, the member shall be supervised by a member with general status in the same discipline; (

b) where the member is registered with general status in more than one discipline , the member shall be supervised by a member or members with general status in each of th e disciplines in which the member being supervised is registered; and (

c) where the member is registered with limited status or limited temporary statu s, the member shall be supervised by a member with (

i) limited status, or (ii) general status in the discipline of radiological technology. 11.

(1) The registration committee shall advise each member who is registered with general status or limited status of the expiry date of the member's registration and the renewal date applicable to that registration at the time of the initial re gistration and upon each renewal of that registration. Registration renewal 19 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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(2) An application to renew a member's registra tion shall be made before the expiry date of the member's registration and as directed by the registration committee. 12.

(1) A member who is registered with general status or li mited status is entitled, on application to the regi stration committee, to have the member's registration renewed under

section 11 where the member (

a) provides a written consent for release of information as requested by the registration committee; (

b) pays the required fees; (

c) provides proof of professional liability insurance of a type and in an amount acceptable to the council; (

d) provides evidence of the member's participation in or completion of continuing education programs and professional de velopment requirements as directed by the council; (

e) provides a declaration stating (

i) that, within the past year, the member has not been found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code , the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or a similar penal statute of another country, or (ii) the details of the member's finding of guilt , within the past year, under the Criminal Code , the Co ntrolled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or a similar penal statute of another country and the registration committee is satisfied, after consideration of the details provided, that the member is entitled to have the member's registration renewed; and (

f) provides other documentation the registration committee considers necessary.

(2) In addition to the requirements in subsection (1), a member who is Renewal requirements 20 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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a) registered with general status shall provide proof that within the 4 years immed iately preceding the application, the member completed at least (i) 1000 hours of medical radiation technology practice in the discipline for which the member is applying for renewal of registration , where the member is renewing registration in one discipline, (ii) 1000 hours of medical radiation technology practice , with at least 400 hours of medical radiation technology practice in each discipline for which the member is applying for renewal of registration, where the member is renewing registration in 2 disciplines, and (iii) 400 hours of medical radiation technology practice in each discipline for which the member is applying for renewal of registration where the member is r enewing registration in 3 or 4 disciplines; and (

b) registered with limited status shall (

i) provide proof that the member completed at least 400 hours of x-ray work in accordance with the x -ray health professional scope of practice within the 4 years immediately preceding the application, or (ii) provide a declaration, satisfactory to the registration committee, that (

A) is signed by the applicant and the applicant’s employer; and (

B) states that the applicant competently practised as an x-ray health professional in accordance with the x - ray health professional scope of practice within the 4 years immediately preceding the application. (3) Paragraph (2)(

a) only applies where more than 4 years have elapsed since the member successfully completed (

a) a program of study referred to in paragraph 5(1)(b); (

b) a registration exam referred to in paragraph 5(1)(c); or 21 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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c) a refresher course or re -entry program approved by the college, whichever is later.

(4) Paragraph 2(

b) only applies where more than 4 years have elapsed since the member successfully completed (

a) a program of study referred to in paragraph 6(1)(b); or (

b) a refresher course or re -entry program approved by the college, whichever is later.

(5) Where a member does not satisfy the requirement s in subsection (2) , the registration committee may renew the member's registration subject to the terms and conditions the registration committee determines.

(6) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), where the member was, within the 12 months immediately preceding the application for renewal of registration, licensed or registered to practice medical radiation technology in another jurisdiction, the member shall provide a letter of good standing from the licensing or registration body of that jurisdiction.

(7) A letter of good standing referred to in subsection (6) shall include confirmation of whether or not the member is or has been the subject of investigative or disciplinary pr oceedings in the jurisdiction and the particulars of those investigative or disciplinary proceedings. 13. Where a member registered with general status or limited status fails to renew the member's registration on or before the e xpiry date, the member's registration shall expire and the member's name shall be removed from the register. 14. A member who se registration has expired and whose name has been removed from the register under

section 1 3 shall, for the purpose of a subsequent registration, meet the requirements imposed on a new applicant and comply with the applicable requirements of these regulations and with any conditions or restri ctions attached to the registration by the registration committee under

section 9. Failure to renew registration Registration after expiry 22 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

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(1) Only a member registered with general status in one or more disciplines shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radi ation Technologist" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(2) Only a member registered with general status in the practice area of radiological technology shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist (Radiological) ", "Radiological Technologist" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(3) Only a member registered with general status in the practice area of radiation therapy shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist (Radiation Therapy) ", "Radiation Therapist" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(4) Only a member registered with general status in the practice area of nuclear medicine technology shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)" , "Nuclear Medicine Technologist" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(5) Only a member registered with general status in the practice area of magnetic resonance technology shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist (Magnetic Resonance) ", "Magnetic Resonance Technologist" or an associated derivation or abbreviation. 16.

(1) Only a member registered with general tem porary status in one or more disciplines shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist -Temporary" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(2) Only a member registered with general te mporary status in the practice area of radiological technology shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist -Temporary (Radiological) ", "Radiological Technologist -Temporary" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(3) Only a member registered with general te mporary status in the practice area of radiation therapy shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist -Temporary (Radiation Therapy) ", "Radiation Therapist -Temporary" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(4) Only a member registered with general te mporary status in the practice area of nuclear medicine technology shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist- Temporary (Nuclear Designated titles - general status Designated titles - general temporary status 23 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Medical Radiation Technologists Regulations 78/24 Medicine)", "Nuclear Medicine Technologist -Temporary" or an associated derivation or abbreviation.

(5) Only a member registered with general te mporary status in the practice area of magnetic resonance technology shall be entitled to use the title "Medical Radiation Technologist- Temporary (Magnetic Resonance)", "Magnetic Resonance Technologist -Temporary" or an associated derivation or abbreviation. 17. Only a member registered with limited status shall be entitled to use the title "X -ray Health Professional " or an associated deriv ation or abbreviation. 18.

Only a member registered with limited temporary status shall be entitled to use the title "X -ray Health Profe ssional-Temporary" or an associated derivation or abbreviation. 19. A member shall notify the council immediately of a change in (

a) mailing address; (

b) email address; or (

c) employer. 20. These regulations come into force on the day the Health Professions Act comes into force with respect to the designated health profession of medical radiation technologists. ©King's Printer Designated titles - limited status Designated titles - limited temporary status Notification of changes Commencement 24 Extraordinary Gazette November 12, 2024

Extraordinary Gazette Index Title of Act and Subordinate Legislation made thereunder CNLR or NL Reg. Amendment NL Gazette Date & Page No. Health Professions Act Proclamation of Health Professions Act for the health profession Medical Radiation Technologists [In force May 1, 2025] NLR 77/24 New Nov. 12/24 p. 3 Medical Radiation Technologists [In force May 1, 2025] NLR 78/24 New Nov. 12/24 p. 5 ST. JOHN’S, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 25

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