Ch. 2 Professional Organizations

Question 1

Accreditation

Answer 1

Voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria

• sets the conditions under which new members qualify for entry into the profession

Question 2

Certification

Answer 2

Voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of a specialized profession skill

Question 3

Licensure

Answer 3

Process by which a governmental agency grants permission to an individual to practice their profession

Question 4

Registry

Answer 4

List of individuals holding certification in a particular profession

Question 5

The sponsoring organizations of the JRCs approve a document know as either ____ or _____

Answer 5

Essentials & Guidelines
or Standards

Question 6

Group of pardons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversees the accreditation process ?

Answer 6

Joint Review Committee (JRC)

All areas have their own Joint Review Committee etc. “JRC on Education in Cardiovascular Technology” , “JRC on education in Radiologic Technology”

Question 7

What does AEIRS stand for

Answer 7

Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, founded in 1967

Question 8

What does ACR stand for?

Answer 8

American College of Radiology, including nearly 40,000 members

Question 9

What organization certifies individuals in radiography?

Answer 9

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Question 10

What organization represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the public and federal government?

Answer 10

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

Question 11

What title is granted to a radiographer after successful completion of the American Registry of Radiologic technologist examination in radiography?

Answer 11

Registered technologist, radiographer

Question 12

What does ARRT stand for & when was it founded?

Answer 12

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- 1922 (Need To Know Year!)

Question 13

Joint Review Committee (JRC)

Answer 13

Group of people appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process

Question 14

What’s the purpose served by the standards document for a professional?

Answer 14

It specified the requirements for accreditation of an educational program by Joint Review Committee

Question 15

Essentials and Guidelines

Answer 15

Document specifying the minimum quantity standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee

Question 16

Standards

Answer 16

Document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee

Question 17

Which organization is a sponsor of the JCRT (Joint Review Committee of Education in Radiologic Technology) and ARRT ( American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) ?

Answer 17

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Question 18

Sponsoring Organizations

Answer 18

Professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee board

Question 19

What does JRCERT stand for?

Answer 19

Joint review committee on education in radiologic technology

Question 20

When was JRCERT established?

Answer 20

1969

Question 21

What association was founded in Philadelphia in 1847 and is considered the largest and most active medical organization in the world?

Answer 21

The American Medical Association (AMA)

Question 22

With nearly 40,000 members, the _____ is the principal organization of physicians trained in radiology, radiation oncology, nuclear medic physicians, and medical physicists in the United States.

Answer 22

American College of Radiology (ACR)

Question 23

What does AEIRS stand for?

Answer 23

The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Question 24

The mission of the ASRT is to____

Answer 24

Advance the professions of radiologic technology and imaging specialties and to enhance the quality of patient care.