chapter 14 ARRT Flashcards
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ARRT
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- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
- internationally recognized as the standard of the profession
2
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top 5 categories of ARRT
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- radiography
- computed tomography
- mammography
- MRI
- radiation therapy
3
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which two organizations founded the arrt and when
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- radiological society of north america (RSNA)
- american roentgen ray society (ARRS)
- 1922
4
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first certification was presented to
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sister m. beatrice merrigan in oklahoma city
5
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history of arrt
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- technicians formed the AART (american association of radiologist) which became the ASXT (american society of x-ray technicians
- in 1936, the arrt was incorporated as separate body
- now housed in st paul minnesota
6
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primary pathway
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- student does not need credentials
- R
- NM
- T
- MRI
-US
7
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post primary pathways
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- student has credentials
- CI (cardiac interventional technology)
- M
- VI
- CT
- MRI
- BD
- US
8
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how is the arrt composed
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- 9 members of the board of trustees
- 5 RTs appointed by the ASRT
- 4 physicians appointed by ACR
- trustees serve 4 year terms
- meetings of the board meet semianually
9
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communication between the ARRT and students
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- stories of quality patient care
- ARRT news feed
- handbooks for primary and post primary pathways
- credential verifications
10
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general qualifications of exam procedures
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- good moral character
- misdemeanor or felony indicates lack of good moral character
11
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educational requirements for exam procedures
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- completed formal accredited education programs or associate degree
12
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application process of arrt exam
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- complete application
- mails candidate status report which contains ID information, 6 digit ID number and instructions for scheduling the exam
- verification from program director
13
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registry exams
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- committee members and item writers approve specifications
- various formats
- primary exams have 200 questions
- may be up to 20 unscored questions
14
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score report
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- preliminary scores are provided
- scores are mailed to examinees after 2 to 3 weeks
- scores are reported as scaled scored
- scaled score of 75 is passing
15
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certification in radiologic technology
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- must agree to ARRT rules and the standard of ethics
- standards of ethics include the code of ethics and rules of ethics
- those who pass the exam have the right to title themselves as a Registered Technologist; RT (ARRT)
- annual renewal is based on birth month
16
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CE requirement
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- bridge the gap between formal education and advanced practice needs
- prevent professional obsolescence
- assure customers that all technologist maintain competence
- demonstrate accountability
- advance the profession through continuous growth of all technologists
- provide advances growth opportunities
- reinforce the professional code of ethics for all practicing professionals
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CE requirements/credits
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- 24 CE hours/ 2 years
- begins accumulating CE credits on first day of birth month after being certified
- each credit is based on a 50-60 minute contact hour
- all 24 CE credits must be a category A or A+
18
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RCEEM
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- recognized continuing education evaluation mechanism
- approves the CE activities before activity attendance
19
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meeting the CE requirements
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- in service educational activities
- academic courses
- society meetings
- directing readings
20
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alternative means to CE requirements
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- do not require prior approval from RCEEM
- successful completion of post primary certification
- academic courses taken from an accredited post secondary educational institution
21
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in-service education
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- programs are developed within the institution where the technologist is employed
22
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renewal of registration
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- annual renewal
- actual documentation should not accompany the renewal form
- technologist is responsible for documentation
- technologist employed in licensing states need to check requirements by the state law
- mammographers have additional requirements
23
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CE documentation
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proof of CE participation
24
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noncompliance with CE requirements
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- probation
- probation status is granted for 6 months of the next biennium
- ARRT revokes registration
-may be applicable fees
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nonrenewal of registration
- reinstatement may be requested by RT who is subject to compliance with CE requirements
- strongly suggested even if not working in profession
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CQR
-continuing qualifications requirement
- applies to all credentials after January 1, 2011
- arrt credentials are limited to 10 years
- must undergo self assessments
- has 3 years to complete process
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licensure requirements
- most states requires the tech to be licensed by the state
- may have separate CE requirements to state license
- some CE credits can be used for both ARRT and the state
- responsibility of RT to know the CE requirements
