This week’s guest hosts are Terrence Licciardi  (RA) and Elizabeth Eslich (RA) who come on to share in conversation with us about how we practice in state with/without licensure of the Radiologist Assistant (RA). Please check out our website at www.collaborationra.com for any of the information regarding how RA’s practice.

Timeline:

·      (00:37) Intro

·      (02:00) Opening discussing about the episode and the coming together of the RRA and RPA in state-by-state legislation.

·      (04:09) Defining what certification, licensure, and Physician Delegation Act are and what purpose each of them serves.

·      (05:57) Advice on where to find the best and accurate information when looking for licensure information.

·      (07:09) The importance role of credentialing and Physician Delegation Act in states with/without licensure.

·      (10:20) Why states resist licensure and the cost/resources of forming a state board.

·      (13:23) Different ways that state licensure/recognition can happen and how the RA does practice when there is no licensure.

·      (17:07) The huge piece, credentialing and how that works.

·      (21:03) How state licensure can affect the future of the profession and MARCA legislation.

·      (26:21) Closing remarks

A special thanks to Mr. Licciardi and Mrs. Eslich for coming on with us to share an open conversation with us. We hope this helps gain some clarity on how we do, what we are able to do!