Abstract

To ensure that qualified individuals perform the job of clinical Medical Physics as outlined in the AAPM/ACMP Scope of practice. This is seen as important with or without the passage of the CARE Bill. The existence of the CARE Bill gives us the impetus to do this work. If we do not help the legislators define who is qualified to do our jobs, someone else will.In this session the activities of the Joint Medical Physics Licensure Subcommittee will be discussed. Topics will range from the rationale for the effort, the new full time position at HQ to help with the effort, the status of licensure efforts, and future goals and plans. In addition, the implications for the clinical practice of medical physics if it became law in more states will be explored.Educational Objectives:1. Be exposed to the rationale behind the effort for professional licensure.2. Understand what has been accomplished related to this effort.3. Hear what the near and long term goals are for the effort.

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