Chapters 2 & 3 Flashcards
What does R.T. stand for?
Ex. John Doe R.T. (R)(CT)
registered technologist
2 professional organizations for radiographers
ASRT & ARRT
Which organization is responsible for establishing the educational curriculum for radiology programs?
ASRT
Which organization tests, certifies, and registers radiographers.
ARRT
What is the state affiliate of the ASRT?
ISSRT
What is the Illinois state licensing agency for radiographers?
IEMA
Radiographers who work in Illinois must submit 24 continuing education points every 3 years to _____ & _____.
ARRT & IEMA
What is the one time process of initially passing the exam?
certification
What is the annual procedure of getting your continuing education points?
registration
Who discovered x-rays and what was the date?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Nov. 8, 1895
Document that defines the profession of radiography
Practice Standards
The ARRT Standards of Ethics document is made up of the:
Code of Ethics & Rules of Ethics
Document that describes the rights of the patient.
Patient Bill of Rights
Immobilizing a patient against his or her will is an example of an
intentional tort
Failure to apply gonadal shielding to a female patient whom you did not know was pregnant is an example of an
unintentional tort