Mar 19, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardAlabama State Board of Medical Examiners Declaratory Ruling
The Board considered a request regarding the administration of intravenous contrast media by radiologic technologists. The ruling addresses whether licensed paramedics and advanced EMTs can serve as the required on-site personnel to assist during contrast media administration under virtual supervision by a radiologist. The Board determined that licensed paramedics and advanced EMTs can be sufficiently trained to provide the necessary onsite emergency care, amending a prior ruling to include these professionals as qualified to assist in the event of a contrast reaction.