Section 30-23-11 - Scope of Practice for a Radiation TherapistThe scope of practice for a Radiation Therapist includes the following:
(1) Providing Radiation Therapy services by contributing as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team through provision of total quality care of each patient undergoing a prescribed course of treatment;(2) Evaluating and assessing treatment delivery components;(3) Providing Radiation Therapy treatment delivery services to cure or improve the quality of life of patients by accurately delivering a prescribed course of treatment;(4) Evaluating and assessing daily, the physical and emotional status of each patient to treatment delivery;(5) Maintaining values congruent with the profession's Code of Ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding treatment delivery and patient care; and(6) Performing any other duties that the board authorizes for a Radiation Therapist.