ARRT Flashcards
ASRT
American society of radiologic technologists - national education society
- small group of technologist that wanted to share knowledge
- 46-112,000 members
ARRT
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists- Promoting High Standards of Patient Care by Recognizing Qualified Individuals
ACR
American college of radiology- group of radiologists that influence our career field.
AMA
American medical assoc- group of physicians that influence our career field.
History of ARRT
- Established 1922 by four members.
- 283,680 members (2012)
- 200 questions? 20 pilot questions
REFERENCE CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Primary exams: -radiology -nuclear med -radiation therapy Advanced: -cardiovascular -ct -mammography - MRI - sonography
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
9 members
5 technologists
4 physicians
ARRT WEBSITE
Www. ARRT.org
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Good moral character
No convictions, unless served entire sentence and cleared
Education: -completed educational program in radiography-accredited by JRCERT
-Application for certification within 5 years of program completion
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Classroom AND clinical (63 patient exams need completed)
EXAMINATION WINDOW
Process apps in 90 days, apply 3 months before grad
APPLICATION FORMS ARE LOCATED WHERE?
Back of handbook
AGREEMENT OF APPLICANTS
Applicants for certification must agree to abide by the ARRT rules and regulations
APPLICATION STATUS REPORT
Id #, get a ticket that tells that you can call and register to take exam
REGISTRY EXAM-categories
- Radiation protection
- Radiographic procedures
- Equipment operation
- Image production
SCORE REPORT
Results come in 4 weeks, score above 75%!
RENEWAL
Renew ARRT every year- $30
CONTINUING EDUCATION
24 credits in 2years
- track own points
- join ASRT -they track points for you
RSNA
Radiological society of North America
- international education society
AHRA
American healthcare radiology administrators
- spinsters national, regional, and local meetings, awards continuing education units (ceu’s)
AEIRS
Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
-promotes common goal of safe radiology
ACERT
Association of collegiate educators in radiologic technology
-provide forum forums for educators to share ideas, strategies, and solutions in their quest for excellence in radiologic science education.
LEGISLATION
Mandates the licensing of radiologic techs by the states in which they work l
-provides standards to be passed by the states for the education and credentialing of ppl who administer radiologic procedures
STATE/LOCAL AFFILIATES
37 states have mandatory certification
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