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Advisory Council on Radiation Protection
Contact the Bureau of Radiation Control
- 850-245-4266
- RadiationControl@FLHealth.gov
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Fax
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Mailing Address
Bureau of Radiation Control
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C21
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741
24 Hour Emergency: 407-297-2095
What is the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection
The Advisory Council on Radiation Protection consists of 16 positions, filled by persons nominated by various Florida societies and associations, and appointed by the State Surgeon General (SSG) to 3-year, staggered terms. The council meets at least twice a year, but no more than four times, unless authorized by the SSG. Members do not receive compensation for their services, however, they are reimbursed for necessary travel expenses, pursuant to s. 112.061, Florida Statutes.The council makes recommendations to the Department on a variety of different areas and issues including:
- Minimum qualifications of, and examination procedures for, applicants for certification as radiologic technologists and radiologist assistants.
- A code of ethics for the practice of the radiologic technology professions.
- The improvement of continuing education courses.
- Matters relating to the practice of radiologic technology and the performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant.
- Matters relating to radiation protection.
- After studying the utilization of medical imaging and related radiation technology & procedures, the personnel appropriate to conduct such procedures, and their minimum qualifications.
Members
Certified Radiologic Technologist — Radiographer
Rebecca Coffey McFadden, RT (R)
Term: 11/10/21 to 11/10/24
Certified Radiologic Technologist — Nuclear Medicine
Chantel Corbett, AS, CNMT, RT (N), RSO
Term: 11/10/21 to 11/10/24
Certified Radiologic Technologist — Therapy
Kathleen Drotar, Ph.D., M.Ed., RT. (R)(N)(T)
Term: 11/10/21 to 11/10/24
Basic X-Ray Machine Operator or a Licensed Practitioner who Employs Such An Operator
Mark Wroblewski
Term: 10/23/19 - 10/23/22
Board-Certified Radiologist
Randy Schenkman, M.D.
Term: 11/10/21 to 11/10/24
Chair
Board-Certified Nuclear Medicine Physician
Nicholas Plaxton, M.D.
Term: 5/12/21 - 5/12/24
Certified Health Physicist
Adam Weaver, MS, CHP
Term: 4/17/20 - 4/17/23
Certified Radiologist Assistant
George Gilbride, R.R.A, R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)
Term: 4/17/20 - 4/17/23
Representative from the Administration of a Hospital Affiliated with a Radiologic Technology Educational Program
Albert Tineo, MS, CNMT
Term: 11/10/21 to 11/10/24
Expert in Environmental Radiation Matters
Joseph Danek, CHP
Term: 4/17/20 - 4/17/23
Chiropractic Radiologist
William (Bill) Atherton, DC, DACBR, CCSP
Term: 11/10/21 to 11/10/24
Board-Certified Podiatric Physician
Vacant
Term:
Board-Certified Radiological Physicist
Mark Seddon, M.P., DABR, DABMP
Term: 10/23/19 - 10/23/22
Vice-Chair
Board-Certified Therapeutic Radiologist or Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist
Jennifer L. Peterson, M.D.
Term: 3/2/2022 - 3/2/2025
Two Persons, Neither of Whom Has Ever Been Certified Pursuant toChapter 468, Part IV, FSor Been a Member of Any Closely Related Profession
Armand Cognetta, M.D.
Term: 5/12/21 — 5/12/24
Vacant
Term:
Meetings of the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection
Next Meeting Date: September 22, 2022.
Meeting Time: Beginning at 10 am EST.
Meeting Place: 5329 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, FL
Agenda: September Meeting Agenda
Would You Like to Serve on the Advisory Council?
The Bureau of Radiation Control posts vacant positions for the Advisory Council on this website as they occur. Interested appointment candidates can complete the DOH application (see below). Those that meet all statutory and bureau requirements are submitted to the Office of Performance and Quality Improvement for further review. Recommendations are made to the State Surgeon General for review and possible approval. If you would like to apply to serve on the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection, please use the new online Florida Department of Health, Appointment Questionnaire.
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