An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal.
What changed between versions
Added physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists to the list of individuals eligible to perform medical imaging procedures under supervision.
Added a new subsection explicitly listing physician assistants licensed under the act or the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act as authorized personnel.
Removed a detailed list of specific sonography procedures (such as fetal monitoring and vascular access) that were previously exempt from certain regulations, likely because these exemptions are now covered under broader professional standards or removed entirely.
Removed the specific exemption for individuals performing sonography on nonhuman subjects or cadavers, as this is likely considered outside the scope of the act's definition of 'medical imaging' or covered by other laws.
Updated the bill text header and page numbers to reflect the new printer's number (PN 1811) and the amended date (June 10, 2026).