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Please see the templates below regarding letters of opposition to California Bill AB1273. Please modify as you see fit, and submit to your legislator using this link: https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/

https://nucgang.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AB1273-technologist.docx

https://nucgang.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AB1273-short-version-program-coordinator..docx

https://nucgang.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AB1273-administrator.docx

• Requires licensing for all nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs). State certification must be renewed every 5 years, with proof of 20 hours of continuing education in each “scope” (imaging, non-imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, and therapy.) https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/RHB.aspx
• Allows NMTs to perform diagnostic CT only on a hybrid unit if the applicant has a current CT certification from the ARRT or NMTCB.  On the job training is allowed, under a special permit. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/cdph8241.pdf
• NMTs are allowed to prepare kits by mixing isotopes and cold kits. The RHB does not regulate injections of adjunctive medications. This is governed by institutional policy (another source). https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/CDPH%20Document%20Library/RHB/Certification/NMT-administration.pdf
• It can take up to 6 weeks to renew your NMT license. California’s employers will not allow someone to provide nuclear medicine technology work without a current license. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/cdph8435sraIII.pdf
• To contact your state legislator to promote or oppose state regulations http://www.legislature.ca.gov/your_legislator.html
• The CA state TAG is Lynne Roy. She can be contacted at lroy52@hotmail.com or Roy@cshs.org