Advocacy
Advocacy is the active support and promotion of the radiologic science profession. It involves raising awareness of the vital role imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient care, while working to protect standards of practice and professional recognition.
Engages with policymakers through advocacy and legislative efforts
Monitors laws and regulations impacting the profession
Supports initiatives that advance the profession
Promotes patient safety
Strengthens the voice of members across North Carolina
Current North Carolina Bills
(2025)
House Bill 590 (SB 415)
Primary Sponsors: White; Potts; Gillespie
(Passed the House)
Find your Legislator
Questions? Contact Wendy Weaver:
wsweaver@johnstoncc.edu
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” — Henry Ford
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” — Henry Ford
Past Legislation
June 2017
North Carolina remains one of only a few states that does not require educational standards for individuals who perform x-ray exams or radiation therapy treatments.
The NCSRT, Inc. Legislative Committee has worked diligently to pass licensure legislation for radiologic technologists and radiation therapists. In conjunction with the ASRT and our sponsor, Rep. Verla Insko, we worked to edit and streamline a licensure bill to enhance the chance of passage.
Legislators need to hear how educated imaging and radiation therapy professionals improve quality and safety. We encourage all North Carolina radiologic technologists to contact their senator and representative to support state licensure.
2015 Long Session
Work progressed on a Substitute Committee Bill to implement corrections and changes on the House side (HB 833), to be carried over to the Senate (SB 498). Proposed changes included items for the Podiatrist and Chiropractors Associations, providing another avenue in addition to a limited license permit.
§ 90-743. Examinations.
The Board may (shall) accept certification from the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists for persons applying for a limited permit in spine radiography.
(d) The Board may (shall) accept certification from the North Carolina Board of Podiatry and/or the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society for persons applying for a limited permit in podiatric radiography.
§ 90-748. Fees.
The Board is authorized to charge and collect fees not to exceed the following:
1.
Typed, double-spaced, white 8½″ × 11″ paper, one side only.
2.
Biennial license fee — $200
3.
Temporary license fee — $100
4.
Provisional license fee — $200
5.
Duplicate license — $25
6.
License renewal late fee — $75
When the Commission is established, it will decide the exact fee structure. The fees listed in the bill are ceilings and cannot be raised without legislative approval.
§ 90-741. Powers of the Board.
[Additional language referenced in committee discussions.]